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September 14, 2026
United Way Greater Toronto launches annual community campaign with bold new creative to inspire collective action and ‘Get in the Way’ of poverty
With its annual Community Campaign now underway, United Way Greater Toronto is bringing people across Peel, Toronto, and York Region together with a bold, new brand platform that challenges people to move beyond empathy, step in rather than look away and help tackle poverty in our communities. As economic uncertainty continues to grow in the GTA, our new brand ‘Get in the Way’ is a rallying cry that demonstrates how ordinary people can stand together to make a difference, inspiring collective action.
Past News Releases & Special Statements
September 03, 2026
Toronto Together: Our City, Our Future
Excerpt On October 6, 2026, from 6:30 – 8:30pm EST, United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), the Toronto Star, and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will host mayoral candidates for a pivotal discussion on the issues that matter most to Torontonians – from housing, affordability, and strong neighbourhoods to transit and public safety. At a critical time for Toronto, this debate will give residents the opportunity to hear candidates’ plans for tackling the social and economic challenges that affect us all, and visions for Toronto’s future.
August 14, 2026
Good First Jobs. Stronger Communities.
The Toronto Youth Employment Table, co-chaired by United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and the City of Toronto, is launching the Toronto Youth Employment Charter at a press conference. The Charter is an invitation for employers to take the lead in tackling the crisis in job opportunities faced by young Torontonians. The press conference will also celebrate 2,000+ youth gaining employment this summer through United Way-funded and partner agencies.
Fewer than one in three eligible voters cast a ballot in Ontario’s last municipal election. Today, United Way Greater Toronto and the Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University launched Voice the Vote, a non-partisan, community-led campaign working to change that ahead of the October 26 municipal election.
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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.