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March 20, 2025

100 years of volunteering

United Way Greater Toronto celebrates the contributions of six of our volunteers, who all received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award. Together, they represent 100 years of continuous service in their community.

November 15, 2024

Mobilizing people to help strengthen the social services sector

By leveraging social capital, United Way is effecting change in the community — and in individuals.

May 30, 2024

Breaking down barriers to employment for youth

A United Way-funded program is helping Demica find a new career path — and a new outlook on life.

January 18, 2023

5 ways you can support your community this year

Looking for new ways to do good in 2023? We have some ideas!

August 06, 2022

The importance of business and community partnerships

Business and community partnerships are key to building more equitable communities. That's why United Way and BMO are partnering on ILEO in the Greater Golden Mile community of Scarborough.

July 20, 2021

Social Capital Strong in Peel, But Inequitably Distributed: Report

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

July 20, 2021

Social Capital Strong In York Region, But Inequitably Distributed: Report

United Way Greater Toronto releases first assessment of social capital in York. Social capital supports one’s well-being and success in good times, but it is particularly essential in hard times.

July 20, 2021

What is social capital and why does it matter

Social capital is not just a nice to have, but a must have. Learn more about this critical connective tissue that makes communities safer for all

March 29, 2021

New Projects Will Help Vulnerable Seniors Connect To Community

Nine innovative new projects funded by United Way Greater Toronto’s Allan Slaight Seniors Fund will engage vulnerable seniors in creative ways that reduce their social isolation, which has been exacerbated through the pandemic.

February 10, 2021

UofT’s School of Cities and United Way Greater Toronto partner to rebuild equitable, inclusive cities in Leading Social Justice Fellowship program

Realizing the opportunity for transformational change, UofT’s School of Cities and United Way Greater Toronto have partnered to offer a bold, new leadership development initiative.

September 23, 2020

United Way Kicks Off Show Your Local Love Day In Support Of Frontline Community Agencies

United Way Greater Toronto will mark its annual Show Your Local Love Day on Friday, September 25, galvanizing everyone in the GTA to come together online to fight local poverty by learning more about the issues impacting our region and making a donation.

August 04, 2020

United Way Greater Toronto Distributing $15.6 Million From Federal Emergency Community Support Fund To Support Vulnerable Residents Across The GTA During The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Canada – including right here in the GTA, where recent health data shows certain groups and neighbourhoods have been more adversely affected by COVID-19.