Women United is a diverse, vibrant community of visionaries and change makers bound together by a powerful sense of belonging—to one another, to our community and to our mission of transforming the lives of women in Peel, Toronto and York Region who are living in poverty.

Together, we leverage our time, talents and funds to empower women in our community to build strong, independent lives. United we are stronger. Together we can create a world full of opportunity for all women.

Because you are ready to speak up, take action and move the needle for women facing poverty here at home.

Because you want to connect with a group of innovative and inspiring women just like you.

Because you know that behind every great woman are the women who have her back.

Mission in Action

Women United members have the talent, expertise and networks necessary to make a real difference. Working closely with United Way, we take a hands-on approach. In 2017, we raised $1.4 million to support 15 programs for women and their families across Peel, Toronto and York Region, including:

Fred Victor The Women’s Bakery

This is a social enterprise, providing women facing multiple barriers—such as mental-health challenges, underdeveloped language skills and poverty—with culinary training and paid employment for six months.

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto’s Aboriginal Women’s Empowerment Through Education

This employment program helps Indigenous women earn a college certificate in office administration. It also provides them with wraparound supports, including meals, transportation, childcare and job-search training.

Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office’s Career Education and Training for Women Program

This program supports internationally trained women living in inner-suburban neighbourhoods to identify and achieve their career goals. They’ll gain in-demand skills that they can either use in the workplace or to start their own small enterprise.

Membership

Women United combines the strength of generous, savvy and accomplished women who are dedicated to building stronger communities. Our members have the talent, expertise and networks necessary to make a real difference.

Membership Benefits

Influencers (pledge of $1,200 or more per year)

• Recognized in our membership directory
• Receive updates on our work through monthly newsletters
• Invited to events with passionate, like-minded women
• Opportunities to connect with the programs and women you support

Advocates (pledge of $5,000 or more per year)

• As above, plus...
• Invited to a networking event just for Advocates and Visionaries
• Opportunity to participate on Women United volunteer committees

Visionaries (pledge of $10,000 or more per year)

• As above, plus...
• Entered into pool of women profiled as community leaders
• An exclusive event, just for you.