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September 14, 2026

From food access to newcomer support: How United Way funding is helping agencies build for the long-term 

United Way Greater Toronto's Expanding Community Space Capital Grants are helping agencies improve and expand services, secure stable spaces and more.

April 18, 2026

April Newsletter: Working together to foster safe communities

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.

August 27, 2025

Building a stronger GTA. Any way we can. 

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

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.

March 09, 2024

Celebrating International Women's Day AND a remarkable campaign achievement

This week we're talking about International Women's Day, the results from our 2023 Community Campaign, a job fair in the Golden Mile and connection for seniors.

February 08, 2024

6 phone numbers you need in a crisis

These are the GTA digits to dial for help with suicide intervention, sexual assault, mental-health crises and more.

April 29, 2023

Mental health matters

This week we're talking about mental health support, child welfare policy updates and housing for seniors.

January 10, 2019

Unsung hero: Toronto housing advocate Aiko Ito

The GTA’s housing crisis means keeping seniors off the streets, but that is no small feat — just ask Aiko Ito