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Editor’s picks
July 03, 2026
On site and on the rise: Supporting women in the skilled trades
As skilled labour shortages grow, United Way Greater Toronto is helping reshape access to an industry that has long excluded women.
June 25, 2026
Deep roots, shared future: How Jane and Finch is building community solutions that last
Discover how residents and partners in Jane and Finch are working together to address community needs and build lasting neighbourhood change.
June 20, 2026
June Newsletter: Everyone deserves a place to belong
This week, we reflect on welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, creating local solutions to local challenges and supporting jobs for youth.
June 17, 2026
Feeding futures and connection
A United Way-funded agency helped Ted access food, connection and a sense of community after experiencing addiction and homelessness.
June 11, 2026
Working with communities: on the ground in Peel Region
When United Way Greater Toronto’s President & CEO Heather McDonald appeared before the Council of the Regional Municipality of Peel, she spoke about the challenges facing residents. Her answer was collaboration.
May 22, 2026
Caring for the caregivers
Raising a child with an intellectual disability can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially without support. A United Way-funded program helped Ivan find resources, community and respite while caring for his daughter Bernice.
This week, we reflect on how our Community Real Estate Capital Grants are helping to add new community spaces and upgrade existing facilities. We’re also exploring employment programs for people with disabilities, our work in Thorncliffe Park and an award-winning participant from the ILEO Storefront Starter program.
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Guiding United Way through the next decade
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See stories of people and partners tackling local issues.
December 02, 2025
Guiding United Way through the next decade
In this exclusive Q&A, Heather opens up about what drew her to the role of President and CEO and her vision for the next decade of impact across Peel, Toronto and York Region.
By directing federal funding locally and shaping policies rooted in community needs, United Way Centraide Canada helps all 57 United Ways, including ours, do more for a strong community services sector and a better GTA.
November 28, 2025
Building housing for the people who need it most
Our region’s housing outlook is bleak. With insights from United Way’s Built for Good report, this article breaks down how non-market housing works and what it will take to build the affordable homes people actually need.
November 28, 2025
Developing a ‘quick’ and ‘slow’ approach to managing crises
In 2023, when an influx of African asylum seekers faced limited support, we were there to fill the gap. Now we’re tackling the systemic issues behind the crisis to prevent it from happening again.
November 28, 2025
How UWGT is helping to tackle the issue of youth unemployment
Youth unemployment in Ontario remains stubbornly high. United Way supports innovative programs that are shaping a region where every young person gets their chance to succeed.
November 28, 2025
Ensuring agencies stay in the communities they serve
Through our Community Real Estate Initiative, United Way is stepping in so community organizations can stay rooted in the neighbourhoods that need them most.
Community Stories
June 17, 2026
Feeding futures and connection
A United Way-funded agency helped Ted access food, connection and a sense of community after experiencing addiction and homelessness.
June 11, 2026
Working with communities: on the ground in Peel Region
When United Way Greater Toronto’s President & CEO Heather McDonald appeared before the Council of the Regional Municipality of Peel, she spoke about the challenges facing residents. Her answer was collaboration.
May 22, 2026
Caring for the caregivers
Raising a child with an intellectual disability can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially without support. A United Way-funded program helped Ivan find resources, community and respite while caring for his daughter Bernice.
August 10, 2023
“I can start believing in the possibilities”
A United Way-supported peer program helped Randee find community and overcome mental health struggles.
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.
Street kids are not just rebels without a cause—and they want (and need) your help.
March 12, 2020
How food banks in Canada work—and why they’re necessary
With rising unaffordability and income inequality in Toronto and the GTA, food banks are needed more than ever
Trans and non-binary people are just that people. Let’s skip the intrusive questions and build relationships
April 29, 2019
Accessibility in Toronto and the GTA is everybody’s issue
There’s a growing movement to break down barriers to participation in everyday life. Are you on board?
October 16, 2020
A neighbourhood lens on food security
Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘food desert,’ but what about ‘food swamp’? Here’s what that means—and why you might be living in one without even knowing it. Food insecurity doesn’t always look like you think.
January 21, 2019
Low-cost—or free!—mental health services in Toronto and the GTA
A guide to finding affordable counselling and other mental health resources in your neighbourhood
November 03, 2021
Dilprit and Rajbinder Grewal
Dilprit and Rajbinder Grewal’s biggest philanthropic priority is making sure everyone in their community has what they need to thrive.
November 03, 2021
Bernard Dorval and Francine Côté
Bernard Dorval and Francine Côté have committed to spending the next chapter of their lives helping others to realize their dreams.
Anyone living anywhere in Canada can pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 to reach a Service Navigator for information on community-based health, social and government services in or near their community.
September 02, 2020
5 steps to building a more inclusive workplace
United Way partner McCarthy Tétrault shares five steps they’ve taken to build a more inclusive workplace. They want more companies to follow their lead.