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Homelessness

December 21, 2022

10 incredible moments of impact from 2022

As we near the end of 2022, we wanted to take a moment to look back at everything United Way Greater Toronto accomplished this year.

November 22, 2022

We know the way, but where is the will to end homelessness?

This National Housing Day, it’s no secret we’re in a housing crisis. What’s missing in the headlines and strategies is the need for a deeply affordable and supportive housing.

November 15, 2022

Ending homelessness in Toronto is within reach — if municipal candidates make it a priority

More people experience homelessness than ever before, and services meant to help are at a breaking point. We have the resources to end this crisis.

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!

January 17, 2022

Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022

United Way Greater Toronto believes that addressing housing affordability is critical to an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about this open letter regarding the affordable housing crisis.

April 23, 2020

What people just don't get about youth homelessness in Canada

Street kids are not just rebels without a cause—and they want (and need) your help.

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

October 10, 2019

6 phone numbers you need in a crisis

These are the GTA digits to dial for help with suicide intervention, sexual assault, mental-health crises and more.

August 19, 2019

I aged out of foster care at 16 and it wasn't what I expected

Many misconceptions surround youth who’ve been in the child welfare system. I hope my story makes you rethink yours

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.

January 10, 2019

Unsung hero: Toronto housing advocate Aiko Ito

The GTA’s housing crisis means keeping seniors off the streets, but that is no small feat — just ask Aiko Ito