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September 13, 2025

Building a GTA where everyone belongs

This week, we’re talking about our work on affordable housing, youth unemployment, our CN Tower climb and building strong communities.

August 27, 2025

Building a stronger GTA. Any way we can. 

United Way is building a more equitable GTA through wraparound supports, our new Community Real Estate Initiative and neighbourhood grants.

July 24, 2025

Opening doors to stable homes for youth

Stable homes are the foundation for everything else. A United Way-supported program helped Vertex find housing and start building a future.

May 02, 2025

Connecting people in crisis to the support they need

Akeel was in crisis. United Way helped him find the mental health supports, stability and hope he needed to thrive — any way we can.

April 30, 2025

Helping a father find housing and a healthy future

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, Boafo grappled with the news alone. Then, he found a United Way-supported agency that connected him to community, housing and the wraparound services he needed to thrive.

April 19, 2025

When times get tough, United Way steps up

This week, we're talking about economic uncertainty, Community Hubs, affordable housing, equitable health systems and more.

March 15, 2025

Working together to transform the GTA

This week, we're talking about community kitchens, affordable housing solutions, what to donate to women's shelters and more.

February 15, 2025

Meeting today’s challenges — together

This month, we're talking about our newest program grants, the importance of supporting Black and equity-led organizations during Black History Month and beyond and the priorities we want to see addressed during the 2025 provincial election campaign.

February 04, 2025

The affordable housing crisis affects everyone

How United Way is working to champion community real estate amid rising rents and a volatile real estate market.

November 15, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto moves into social purpose real estate

With some agency spaces in precarious spaces, the response is aimed at providing long-term stability in a region experiencing rapid growth.

November 15, 2024

Helping at-risk youth find the housing they need

REST Centres promotes independent and stable living for young people.

November 15, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto looks ahead to the next 10 years

With the region’s population expected to grow to 9 million by 2035, the agency is thinking about how it can continue to best serve the region.