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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.

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 10, 2024

Celebrating Black Leadership

This week we’re talking about Black leadership and Black-led initiatives, non-profit appreciation, and the need for real housing solutions.

January 31, 2024

Provincial Budget 2024: Ontario United Ways are calling for investment in the non-profit sector to deliver a full range of housing options

As the Government of Ontario outlines its budget priorities for the coming year, Ontario United Ways are calling for investment in, and engagement of, the non-profit sector to deliver the full range of housing options, particularly the affordable and deeply affordable homes, so desperately needed in this province.

January 20, 2024

10 incredible moments of impact from 2023

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

December 19, 2023

The Crucial Role of Corporate Partnership in Strengthening Charitable Organizations

I have seen firsthand the difference community services can make. And if we, as a society, do not invest in their ongoing ability to support people through life’s challenges, we may all come to understand the difference their absence can make.

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.

Learn more

2020-21 Annual Report

Read our Annual Report for an overview of our progress, as it pertains to building a better region.

Read the report

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