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Read news releases of United Way Greater Toronto.

February 29, 2024

Amid challenging economic climate, communities rally to help United Way Greater Toronto beat campaign goal, raises $111M

In a year with unforeseen economic challenges and an increase in community needs, there has been an overwhelming response from volunteers, workplaces, and donors to support UWGT raise a record $111 million, surpassing its 2023 Community Campaign goal of $110 million.

February 23, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto Commits $150,000 to support Mental Health in Jewish, Palestinian and Muslim Communities

In response to the trauma and stress experienced by the conflict in Israel and Gaza, compounded by a local context of rising hate, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, United Way Greater Toronto is committing $150,000 to support Jewish, Palestinian, and Muslim communities in addressing mental health challenges.

February 02, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto partners with the Federation of Black Canadians to celebrate the International Decade of People of African Descent

United Way Greater Toronto hosts annual breakfast event to kick off Black History Month with an awards ceremony, recognizing Black leadership in Peel, Toronto and York Region. The event also celebrated the International Decade for People of African Descent.

October 12, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto invests an additional $2 million to support people and neighbourhoods most impacted by poverty

United Way Greater Toronto invests an additional $2 million to support people and neighbourhoods most impacted by poverty

September 27, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto kicks off campaign to meet urgent needs while providing cross-sector solutions to tackle the roots of poverty

United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has set a goal of raising over $110 million to support the hundreds of thousands of people in Peel, Toronto and York region who are grappling with the challenges posed by the high cost of living and the persistent issue of poverty.

September 25, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto unveils “OpenHouse” to Highlight need for Action on Affordable Rentals

United Way Greater Toronto, in collaboration with creative agency Sid Lee, turned a 150 sq ft. residential parking spot into an affordable one-bedroom rental opportunity for $250/month

September 13, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto Announces over $415,000 in grants to support African Resettlement

United Way Greater Toronto announces over $415,000 in disbursements of the African Resettlement Emergency Fund to 42 organizations.

August 16, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto delivers over $14 million to 173 community service organizations through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund

CSRF responds to what community service organizations need right now and supports them as they adapt to the long-term impacts of the pandemic.

August 09, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto Pledges $250,000 to Support African Refugee Claimants and Asylum Seekers; Encourages Public to Meet the Moment

United Way Greater Toronto announces $250,000 in grants in support of African refugee claimants and asylum seekers across the Greater Toronto Area.

July 13, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto challenges you to ClimbUP the CN Tower to end poverty

On October 21 and 22, climbers will step up for community by completing the 1,776-step fitness challenge in the event’s first return since being paused for the pandemic.

June 21, 2023

United Way Greater Toronto announces Lisa Gonsalves as new Chair of the Board of Trustees; accelerates its work to fight inequity and poverty in neighbourhoods

Lisa Gonsalves, an accomplished public sector professional with a 30-year career, was appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for United Way Greater Toronto.

June 19, 2023

Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre in Scarborough, Ontario breaks ground at celebratory event hosted by Scarborough Health Network, United Way Greater Toronto and the YMCA of Greater Toronto

After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre broke ground today at an official ceremony.