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Here, you’ll find helpful resources, such as our news releases and special statements as well as links to our research reports and work. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us.

Media inquiries:

Joshua McLarnon
Director, Communications
jmclarnon@uwgt.org
(905) 952-7479


September 16, 2024

Any way we can: New United Way Greater Toronto campaign signals bold vision for change

United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is excited to announce the launch of a new creative campaign – the biggest in its history – that inspires hope and collective action on the toughest challenges facing our community. The ‘Any Way We Can’ creative campaign demonstrates a bolder stance on fighting poverty in the GTA at a time when critical social issues from housing affordability to food security are impacting many community members.

Past News Releases & Special Statements

August 15, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto CEO Daniele Zanotti Appointed Ontario’s Deputy Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services

United Way Greater Toronto today announced that President and CEO Daniele Zanotti will be stepping down from his role effective November 4, 2024, to assume the position of Ontario’s Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services.

June 19, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto advances bold community solutions to ensure a GTA that is prosperous for all

GTA residents face multiple challenges over the next decade – but we also have proven solutions available to us. That was the theme of United Way Greater Toronto’s Annual Meeting of Members. Daniele Zanotti, CEO and President, made the case for safeguarding community spaces to ensure essential services close to home, and signaled the organization’s strategic direction to lean into community real estate.

May 14, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto announces CIBC President and CEO, Victor Dodig, as 2024 Campaign Chair and Lenczner Slaght’s Monique Jilesen as UWGT’s Major Individual Giving Cabinet Chair

United Way Greater Toronto welcomes CIBC President and CEO Victor Dodig as the 2024 Community Campaign Chair and Monique Jilesen, Managing Partner at Lenczner Slaght, as this year’s Major Individual Giving Cabinet Chair.

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News Releases

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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.

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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.

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