Homelessness

I have seen firsthand the difference community services can make. And if we, as a society, do not invest in their ongoing ability to support people through life’s challenges, we may all come to understand the difference their absence can make.

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

Serpil was 15 years old and about to enter the shelter system. Then she found a United Way-funded agency that gave her the stability and security she needed to thrive

This week we're talking about the mayoral debate, our 2023 Community Campaign Cabinet, and celebrating Pride and Indigenous Heritage Months.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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