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Golden Mile and Weston-Mount Dennis: How ILEO supports community-led change

Two neighbourhoods — Golden Mile in Scarborough and Weston-Mount Dennis in the city’s west end — are quietly reshaping what inclusive redevelopment could mean for Toronto’s future. 

United Way supports women by changing the narrative 

Annually, United Way grants $10 million to a diverse network of about 90 programs dedicated to serving women.
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The how, where and why of volunteering at United Way

If you’ve ever considered volunteering, the process may seem difficult to navigate, or even overwhelming. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) offers a variety of engagement opportunities that make your commitment worth it.

In Jane-Finch and beyond, United Way supports Black-led community solutions

United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is supporting Black-led and community-driven solutions in the Greater Toronto Area with a long-term vision for change. That advocacy is most visible in the Jane-Finch community, a historically marginalized neighbourhood undergoing major infrastructure development and demographic shifts.

Empowering the women of the Greater Toronto Area with Women United

There are thousands of women and children in our communities whose lives have been improved by a small group of dedicated changemakers that share a single goal: to transform women’s lives for 15 years.

United Way Greater Toronto plans to launch 10 new Hubs in 10 years

United Way has been involved in Hubs throughout Greater Toronto since 2008, providing a one-stop-shop system where clients have access to a range of services, like food banks, community kitchens, computer rooms, and engagement opportunities such as knitting, and painting.

Community Real Estate keeps agencies in communities

The United Way Greater Toronto's Community Real Estate initiative aims to secure spaces for nonprofits, charities and communities by acquiring real estate to keep these projects existing in an in-person environment.

The importance of providing culturally appropriate foods for food banks

If a newcomer arrives at a food bank where they receive familiar foods, then that immigrant feels more at home. This is one of the considerations when addressing food security.

Supporting developmental disability programs throughout the GTA

United Way Greater Toronto believes every person deserves opportunity, access, and connection to building a good life, which is why UWGT funds agencies with developmental disability programs.

United Way’s art initiative allows Scarborough artists a chance to shine

The Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity initiative (ILEO) created by United Way and BMO Financial Group is connecting artists with the opportunity to have their work featured in the offices of local companies. In the process, the artists are gaining exposure and business skills.

The Greater Golden Mile’s colourful history

To understand the Greater Golden Mile’s evolution, it’s helpful to know how it all started. 

Heads up: An exciting new initiative is offering opportunities in your neighbourhood

The Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity Initiative (ILEO) is a project in your neighbourhood that is connecting residents of the Greater Golden Mile with exciting opportunities.

TTC hosts annual pizza fundraiser

The TTC is holding its annual pizza fundraiser in support of United Way every Wednesday at subway stations across the city.

Mobile Good Food Market gets lift from TTC Wheel-Trans bus donation

Kamala Liyamage doesn’t go grocery shopping at a store. There aren’t any near her home, and that makes things difficult when she either has to carry all her bags back on her own, use the TTC or pay for a taxi ride. The 80-year-old’s trip goes from difficult to nearly impossible in the winter.

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