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May 05, 2025

“The support gives us a second chance at life"

A United Way-supported women’s program helped Piera heal from emotional abuse and support others on their journey.

May 02, 2025

Connecting people in crisis to the support they need

Akeel was in crisis. United Way helped him find the mental health supports, stability and hope he needed to thrive — any way we can.

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.

April 11, 2025

The rising hunger crisis — and what we’re doing about it 

Fighting hunger takes more than food. Here’s how we’re tackling the root causes of food insecurity across the GTA with a community-first approach.

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.

February 04, 2025

The affordable housing crisis affects everyone

How United Way is working to champion community real estate amid rising rents and a volatile real estate market.

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!

January 03, 2025

Strong neighbourhoods need community spaces

As rising costs threaten the future of community service organizations, United Way launches new strategy to protect community spaces across the GTA.

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.

December 03, 2024

Community spaces: from problem to solution

Last month, United Way Greater Toronto released Essential Spaces: Real (Estate) Solutions to Community Needs. We sat down with Ruth Crammond, Vice President, Community Infrastructure, United Way Greater Toronto, to learn more about the research, its findings, what it means for United Way Greater Toronto – and why it all matters.