poverty

Across the GTA, more and more families are turning to food banks. But food insecurity is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. Solving it means addressing poverty itself. 

This week we explore Toronto’s mental health crisis, how Community Action Grants are driving resident-led change across the GTA, and how United Ways are having their say in Ontario’s next Poverty Reduction Strategy.

United Way’s Living on the Edge reveals what life is like for one in four families in the GTA living in poverty and how we're helping them find stability.

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.

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.

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 do you eliminate gendered poverty? Start by creating smart public policies, like these places around the globe.

In this special edition of the newsletter, we reflect on the moments of impact and connection that you made possible in 2023.

This week we're talking about celebrating community collaboration, news from the provincial budget and access to health benefits.

This week we're talking about our upcoming Toronto mayoral election debate, the demand for shelter use in Peel and the importance of culturally relevant mental health supports.

This week we're talking about International Women's Day, the provincial budget and sharing an exciting update about our 2022 Community Campaign.

In this week's newsletter we're celebrating Nonprofit Sector Appreciation Week, talking about the provincial budget and sharing stories from community.