Peel Region

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.

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.

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

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

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.

When we think of community gardens, we may not immediately think of food security, but these spaces are an essential part of United Way Greater Toronto’s approach to strengthening local food systems. 

A United Way-funded agency helped Francisca find safety and family

This is our love letter to the incredible people, neighbourhoods and communities at the heart of our mission.

His $10-million commitment to United Way is inspiring others to dig deep.

United Way Greater Toronto and partners release first assessment of social capital in Peel.

Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘food desert,’ but what about ‘food swamp’? Here’s what that means—and why you might be living in one without even knowing it. Food insecurity doesn’t always look like you think.