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December 10, 2025
THE SLAIGHT FAMILY COMMITS $10 MILLION TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS IN THE GTA AND ACROSS CANADA
Over four million Ontarians are food insecure. In 2024, more than one million Ontarians relied on food banks, making 8.7 million visits. The $10 million gift from the Slaight family will support six organizations working to keep communities fed including: Daily Bread Food Bank, Food Banks Canada, Right to Food, Second Harvest, The Stop Community Food Centre and United Way Greater Toronto. Working through their local, regional and national networks, these organizations will help make sure food reaches people and neighbourhoods facing the greatest pressure and will strengthen the broader response to hunger.
Past News Releases & Special Statements
December 01, 2025
United Ways of Ontario Submission to the Ontario 2025-2030 Poverty Reduction Strategy Renewal Consultation
Meaningfully addressing poverty in Ontario requires bold leadership. The Ontario Government can substantially reduce poverty across the province through measures that ensure financial stability, access to safe, accessible and affordable homes, and critical community services that help people thrive.
November 17, 2025
United Ways of Ontario Call for the Province to repeal Schedule 12, Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025
Ontario is at a critical point. Housing need is rising, homelessness is growing, federal investment is starting to move but new home construction is slowing in Ontario. Decisions made now will set the course for years. The legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Schedule 12 of Bill 60, move policy in the wrong direction and will serve to escalate the homelessness crisis across Ontario. The focus should be on keeping people housed while new supply comes online.
United Way Greater Toronto kicks off 2025 fundraising campaign with plans to continue building bold and long-term sustainable solutions to strengthen local networks across Peel, Toronto and York region. This year’s campaign welcomes Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at Thomson Reuters, Norie Campbell as Campaign Chair. Following last year’s successful launch of the Any Way We Can campaign, the organization will continue to mobilize individuals, workplaces and organizations to support the work within the neighbourhoods that face the toughest challenges.
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What we do
Limitless possibilities for local solutions. This is the work of United Way and our network of 280 agencies across the GTA. Together, we tackle local poverty and related unignorable issues so our friends and neighbours have all the supports they need to thrive.
Research and reports
Our groundbreaking research allows us to identify and better understand the issues that impact life in our region, helping us develop sound, long-term strategies for tackling systemic and persistent social issues.