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This week we talk about how we're fighting financial anxiety, our African asylum seekers report and a program for youth in Jane-Finch.

At the end of the month, Anna had only $50 left after rent was paid. That’s when she found United Way-funded York Region Food Network (YRFN), a place for immediate food support, belonging and purpose.

This week, we’re talking about our work on affordable housing, youth unemployment, our CN Tower climb and building strong communities.

United Way is building a more equitable GTA through wraparound supports, our new Community Real Estate Initiative and neighbourhood grants.

Rakhee arrived in Canada with skills and experience but didn’t know how to get a foot in the door. Through a United Way-supported women’s employment program, she gained the confidence, training and support she needed to build a stable future.

Stable homes are the foundation for everything else. A United Way-supported program helped Vertex find housing and start building a future.

A United Way-supported program that helps people with disabilities become entrepreneurs helped Zafeer discover his passion for photography.

This week, we’re talking about youth employment programs, strengthening community hubs, supporting black youth and inclusive employment.

In this Q&A, 10 leaders of equity-deserving agencies share how United Way’s stable, multi-year Anchor Agency funding is helping them serve their communities, build capacity and drive lasting change across the GTA.

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.

At United Way Greater Toronto, we know that solving poverty and its interconnected issues requires collective action. That’s why we lead Community Coordination Tables, bringing together more than 500 organizations across the GTA to tackle pressing challenges head-on.

This week, we’re introducing our new President & CEO and talking about food insecurity, employment services, local journalism and more.