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September 22, 2026

More than a place to stay for the night

How United Way-funded housing support and a stuffed hedgehog helped one young person build a stable future for herself

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.

January 26, 2026

TNG Community Group Advocates For Youth Employment Programs

United Way Anchor Agency TNG Community Group advocates for action to curb the growing unemployment rate for Summer 2026.

July 24, 2025

Opening doors to stable homes for youth

Stable homes are the foundation for everything else. A United Way-supported program helped Vertex find housing and start building a future.

July 16, 2025

Creating space for youth with disabilities to thrive

A United Way-supported program that helps people with disabilities become entrepreneurs helped Zafeer discover his passion for photography.

November 15, 2024

Helping at-risk youth find the housing they need

REST Centres promotes independent and stable living for young people.

December 11, 2023

Providing stable housing for youth to grow

Serpil was 15 years old and about to enter the shelter system. Then she found a United Way-funded agency that gave her the stability and security she needed to thrive

April 23, 2020

What people just don't get about youth homelessness in Canada

Street kids are not just rebels without a cause—and they want (and need) your help.