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June 14, 2025

Investing $2M to protect what matters most

This week, we’re talking about our new grants to protect community spaces, the importance of stable housing, entrepreneurs in the Greater Golden Mile and more.

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.

January 18, 2025

This is what your support makes possible

This week, we're sharing the work our supporters make possible: expanding emergency shelter, building Community Hubs, enabling community-led projects and more!

December 14, 2024

Why community spaces need you this winter

We're talking about community spaces, the need for housing supports this winter and recommendations to end intimate partner violence.

November 16, 2024

The Star shines a spotlight on our work

This week we're talking about the Toronto Star's special section highlighting the impact of our work, from enabling employment solutions to helping at-risk youth find housing and more.

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.

October 19, 2024

Protecting our community spaces

This week we're talking about community real estate and protecting essential neighbourhood spaces. Any way we can.