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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.

March 03, 2020

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 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

December 19, 2019

I'm poor and I'm a great mom. Come at me.

Income level should not determine whether someone is fit to parent

October 29, 2019

Everything you thought you knew about homelessness is wrong

We must change how we see people on the streets in order to solve the problems that put them there

July 08, 2019

At 81, Mr. Jane and Finch is still fighting for his neighbourhood

Winston LaRose is making sure Toronto sees positive changes in his beloved neighbourhood.

June 13, 2019

A hands-on approach to the male mental health crisis

These creative alternatives to talk therapy are helping men open up in the GTA.

May 21, 2019

Think homelessness is an urban-only problem? Think again

In the suburbs, homelessness is often hidden from view—or ignored. But it's a large and growing problem.

May 09, 2019

What food banks really need—and what they don't

Food banks are grateful for any help, but here’s how to make the most effective donations.