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Years in the making, South Markham's resident-led momentum is now translating into deeper collaboration, an evolving Community Action Plan and funded projects that are helping the neighbourhood shape its own path forward.

Carleen's story shows how United Way's wraparound supports help people overcome housing insecurity, build stability and give back.

This week, we reflect on growing financial anxiety and the programs and partners that help people meet urgent needs in times of crisis.

With a new Community Action Plan, deeper collaboration and funded projects now underway, Cooksville is entering a new phase of community‑led change.

As skilled labour shortages grow, United Way Greater Toronto is helping reshape access to an industry that has long excluded women.

Discover how residents and partners in Jane and Finch are working together to address community needs and build lasting neighbourhood change.

This week, we reflect on welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, creating local solutions to local challenges and supporting jobs for youth.

A United Way-funded agency helped Ted access food, connection and a sense of community after experiencing addiction and homelessness.

When United Way Greater Toronto’s President & CEO Heather McDonald appeared before the Council of the Regional Municipality of Peel, she spoke about the challenges facing residents. Her answer was collaboration.

Raising a child with an intellectual disability can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially without support. A United Way-funded program helped Ivan find resources, community and respite while caring for his daughter Bernice.

This week, we reflect on how our Community Real Estate Capital Grants are helping to add new community spaces and upgrade existing facilities. We're also exploring employment programs for people with disabilities, our work in Thorncliffe Park and an award-winning participant from the ILEO Storefront Starter program.

This week, we reflect on how collaboration fosters safe communities, meaningful work, a new respite care centre and an upcoming opportunity to see our work in action at Jane's Walk.