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Joshua McLarnon
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jmclarnon@uwgt.org
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May 28, 2025
Building Momentum: United Way Greater Toronto announces $2M+ in grants to expand and strengthen community service spaces
Just months after launching its Community Real Estate (CRE) Initiative, United Way Greater Toronto is investing $2.125 million in capital grants to support 13 community projects across the GTA. This initial round of funding—part of the organization’s 10-year, $23-million commitment to help create and expand sustainable community spaces—will support various needs, from kickstarting new builds to retrofitting existing facilities and providing final-stage funding for major, transformative projects.
Past News Releases & Special Statements
United Way Greater Toronto’s 2025 Community Campaign Commits to bold, long-term vision to create a more equitable region across Peel, Toronto and York Region. Norie Campbell, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at Thomson Reuters will lead as Campaign Chair and Dominique Barker, Chief Financial Officer at Lithium Royalty Corporation, will Chair UWGT’s Major Individual Giving Cabinet.
February 20, 2025
IMPACT STARTS HERE: ANY WAY WE CAN
United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is proud to announce the total allocation of $71 million over the next three years in Community Program Grants (CPGs), supporting over 250 programs and services across Peel, Toronto, and York Region. These investments in housing, homelessness, inclusive employment, and more like in mental health and food security, will strengthen a network of services while fighting the root causes of poverty, offering families across our region a better chance at safety and stability.
United Way Greater Toronto appoints Heather McDonald as President & CEO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in social services.
News Releases
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Special Statements
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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.