Each and every day, we’re fighting local poverty and connecting people to the things they need to build a good life. We are grateful to partners who help share our work and impact across Peel, Toronto and York Region.
April 7, 2026 – The Globe & Mail
A multi-million-dollar gift is helping Toronto bridge the gap between health and housing
The Slaight Family Housing Lab will address urgent health crises and chronic homelessness by providing immediate relief and pathways to permanent, stable housing. | ⏲ 3 minute read.
December 17, 2025 – The Toronto Star
Behind the curtain at United Way Greater Toronto
How UWGT ensures checks and balances with donor funds. | ⏲ 2 minute read.
July 7, 2025 – The Toronto Star
Step right up: Celebrating 45 years of UWGT’s CN Tower climb
United Way champions come together for this annual tradition. | ⏲ 3 minute read.
June 30, 2025 – The Toronto Star
A day in the life of Thorncliffe Park Community Hub
How United Way’s community hubs are making services more accessible for historically underserved communities | ⏲ 2 minute read.
Read some of our community stories
This week, we reflect on how collaboration fosters safe communities, meaningful work, a new respite care centre and an upcoming opportunity to see our work in action at Jane’s Walk.
March 21, 2026
March Newsletter: When women thrive, we all do
This week, we reflect on what needs to happen to support women, a new housing initiative and our latest report on the impact of funding cuts on immigrants and refugees.
March 17, 2026
Why food insecurity is about more than just food
Across the GTA, more and more families are turning to food banks. But food insecurity is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. Solving it means addressing poverty itself.
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