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News and Media

Welcome and thank you for your interest in United Way Greater Toronto.

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:

Lindsay Kwan
Manager, Communications
lkwan@uwgt.org
416 732 9700
Pronouns: She/Her


Past News Releases & Special Statements

March 13, 2023

Mayoral debate hosted by United Way, TMU and the Toronto Star to tackle critical issues facing Toronto

On May 31, the mayoral debate, taking place at TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management and live streamed, will bring together Toronto residents, community leaders and students.

February 22, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto on pace to reach $110M campaign goal, makes bold five-year re-investment in community

On pace to reach its $110 million goal for the Community Campaign, UWGT announced a $33M funding commitment to 65 Anchor agencies in the GTA.

February 14, 2023

GTA risks losing its “community glue” without designating space for non-profits according to newly released survey

The “Greater Toronto Non-Profit Community Space Survey” is a newly released research report by Toronto’s Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) Reference Group.

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News Releases

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Special Statements

Read special statements from the President and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto


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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