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March 01, 2024

6 ways to make life better for women in the GTA

How do you eliminate gendered poverty? Start by creating smart public policies, like these places around the globe.

February 13, 2024

Our Love Letter to Community

This is our love letter to the incredible people, neighbourhoods and communities at the heart of our mission.

December 17, 2023

4 places to donate winter coats in the GTA

These organizations are making sure people who can't afford cold-weather gear stay warm this winter

December 01, 2023

100 years of volunteering

United Way Greater Toronto celebrates the contributions of six of our volunteers, who all received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award. Together, they represent 100 years of continuous service in their community.

August 10, 2023

“I can start believing in the possibilities”

A United Way-supported peer program helped Randee find community and overcome mental health struggles.

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.

February 03, 2023

Booming GTA can still embrace “truly inclusive communities”

The GTA is booming with development and revitalization projects, but that growth doesn't have to come at the expense of local communities.

December 10, 2022

Celebrating 2022 with community

In this week's newsletter we're celebrating the many successes of 2022 and looking ahead to the challenges facing our community in 2023.

October 29, 2022

Meet the Parkdale changemaker keeping folks housed

In this week's newsletter we're taking an affordable housing tour in Parkdale, talking about community safety initiatives, and counting down the days to GetUP!

August 05, 2022

Businesses and community organizations need to come together to fight poverty

This op-ed co-written by UWGT CEO Daniele Zanotti and our 2022 Campaign Chair, BMO CEO Darryl White, emphasizes the importance of collaborating across sectors to address poverty, and highlights our specific work in the Greater Golden Mile on the Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity Initiative.

February 11, 2020

9 revolutionary ways to make self-care a priority

Taking care of yourself is a radical act, but there are simple ways to make it a lifelong habit