What we’re up to right now in community
Here’s a roundup of our latest news and events, including research report launches, community stories and special announcements from United Way. Get an in-depth look at our work on the ground in Peel, Toronto and York Region and learn why your support matters more than ever as we recover and rebuild from the pandemic.
October 02, 2026
70 years of coming together to build a stronger GTA
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 19, 2026
September Newsletter: We choose to Get in the Way
This week, we talk about our new Get in the Way of poverty campaign, voter turnout, Community Hubs, ClimbUP and our next Diving Deeper panel.
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.
August 21, 2026
A day at the Dorset Park Community Hub
See what a day looks like at the Dorset Park Community Hub, where lively programs and essential services come together for the needs of a neighbourhood.
A transformative gift
An equitable recovery from this crisis belongs to all of us. Learn more about how The Barrett Family Foundation’s $2.6 million investment will help United Way scale support for organizations and programs serving Indigenous, Black, and other racialized populations impacted by poverty.
2020-21 Annual Report
Read our Annual Report for an overview of our progress, as it pertains to building a better region.