2007 Media Releases
- November 26, 2007
United Way poverty report reveals 1 in 4 Toronto families struggling in poverty
Despite economic prosperity, high employment and strong job growth Toronto’s family poverty rate at 28.8 per cent, compared with 19.5 per cent across Canada
Media Coverage, Monday November 26:
Frances Lankin, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Toronto, presents the findings of a United Way report, Monday, November 26, 2007, in Toronto. The report, Losing Ground: The Persistent Growth of Family Poverty in Canada's Largest City, reveals one in four Toronto families is struggling in poverty, opening up an ever-widening gap between them and families in the rest of Canada.
- CBC radio, "Toronto Families Losing Ground". Andy Barrie spoke with Frances Lankin, president of the United Way of Greater Toronto.
(audio clip runs 6:16) - CBC.ca, "Poverty increasing in Toronto, report says"
- CTV.ca, "One in three T.O. families lives in poverty: report"
- CTV.ca, MairiAnna Bachynsky's video report (video, runs 2:11): Frances Lankin discusses the findings in Losing Ground; Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty reacts to the United Way report
- CityTV, "Nearly One-Third Of Toronto Families Living In Poverty, Report Suggests"
- CFRB, "More Toronto Families Living in Poverty"
- Toronto Star, " More Toronto families slipping into poverty"
- Toronto Star, "Staggering poverty report has province listening"
- Toronto Star, "Proliferation of lending stores a signal people are poorer: Report"
- Globe & Mail, "Proportion of poor families skyrocketing in Toronto, report says"
- Toronto Sun, "Poverty Surges in Toronto"
- CBC radio, "Payday Loans Make Us Poorer". Andy Barrie spoke with Cheri Di Novo, she is the NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park. (audio clip runs 5:56)
- CBC Newsworld - interview with Frances Lankin
- CBC Newsworld - Mike Wise reporting, Frances Lankin interview clip
- CBC Metro Morning - Lorenda Redekop reporting
- CBC Metro Morning - Frances Lankin interviewed
- Metro, "Poverty increasing"
- Metro, "Payday loans growing"
- CBC radio, Metro Morning, "Struggling With Debt" (audio clip runs 12:22)
- Toronto Star, "Premier targets city poverty"
- Toronto Star, "Federal policies under fire"
- Toronto Star, Jim Coyle, "Yet another chance for redemption"
- Toronto Star, "Miller lashes out on harsh EI rules"
- Toronto Star, Editorial, "Anti-poverty plan must focus on city"
- National Post, "Grim reports on poverty" (front page)
- Toronto Sun, Comment, "We can't tax poverty into submission"
- Toronto Sun, "'Toronto: Cashless society' Stunning United Way report finds city may actually qualify as a special-needs case"
- Toronto Sun, "If you have two hands, work"
- Metro, "Premier eyes city poverty"
- 24 Hours, "T.O. falls behind: Report"
- The Economist, Toronto the poor
- CBC radio, Metro Morning, "The Stress Of Poverty"(audio clip runs 8:06)
- Globe & Mail, "Loan outlets target poor, advocates say"
- CBC radio, Metro Morning, "Toronto Manufacturing Moving Out"(audio clip runs 11:33)
- CBC radio, Metro Morning, "Anti Poverty Committee"(audio clip runs 8:30)
- CBC radio, Metro Morning, "Listening To The Promises"(audio clip runs 7:05)
- CBC radio, "Toronto Families Losing Ground". Andy Barrie spoke with Frances Lankin, president of the United Way of Greater Toronto.
- November 6, 2007
PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION EXPANDS TO NEW COMMUNITIES IN TORONTO AND ACROSS ONTARIO
Partnership with United Way and Ontario government takes successful stay-in-school program beyond downtown Toronto’s Regent Park
Media Coverage:
- Toronto Sun, " Students receive leg up in deprived areas"
- Sing Tao Daily, "Pathways to Education expands to Rexdale community"
- The Toronto Star, "Free tutoring program keeps kids on path to learning"
- The National Post, "TDSB mulls Afro-centric alternative schools"
- Etobicoke Guardian, "Premier visits Jamestown, brings $19 million for Pathways program"
- October 11, 2007
Stepping up for the community on a stair climber
Teams take 1,776 steps to warm up for Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way
On October 11, 2007, teams from Enbridge, Sony, RBC and United Way took part in a high-spirited stair climber relay race at Yonge-Dundas Square to promote the 30th annual Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way, which takes place October 18, 20 and 21.
- September 6, 2007
TORONTO RALLIES FOR UNITED WAY
Over 1,000 Torontonians help kick off 2007 campaign at Rally for United Way
Media Coverage:
- Toronto Star - Support the United Way, Editorial
- Toronto Sun - video
- Toronto Star: On the trail to $108 million - Former United Way chair to match every donation of $1,000 or more, up to $1 million
- Toronto Sun: Sharing with people the United Way
- Metro News: Charity Pegs Hopes High
- Toronto Community News: United Way says 'yes way' to fundraising drive
- 24hrs: Campaign hopes to top $108M
- CBC.ca: "United Way aims high in 2007"
- toronto.com: 2007 Rally for United Way: Celebrating Torontonians' giving spirit
- CFRB: Join Newstalk 1010 CFRB September 6th from noon to 1pm as Toronto at Noon with Dave Trafford broadcasts live from the Rally for United Way.
- September 5, 2007
RALLY FOR UNITED WAY: CALLING ON ALL TORONTONIANS!
Canadian Idol Judge Farley Flex to host United Way’s 2007 campaign kick-off at Dundas Square
- July 16, 2007
GREAT NEIGHBOURS TAKE PART IN RACE FOR UNITED WAY
Teams in high spirits at United Way's Great Neighbourhood Race
Media Coverage:
- CTV News, Sunday July 15: "New Torontonians on a scavenger hunt." (video)
- July 2, 2007
United Way to contribute up to $1.5 million over three years in support of Summer Use of Schools Programs
Focus on Youth Program Underway in Toronto
- June 27, 2007
SEVEN YOUTH DREAM BIG TO BUILD STRONGER NEIGHBOURHOODS
United Way’s Get in the Way Awards, presented by Foresters, honour Toronto’s outstanding youth volunteers
Media Coverage:
- The Toronto Sun: "UW lauds helpful kids. From creating park to volunteerism." United Way's Get in the Way awards.
- TorontoSun.com (video): United Way and Foresters honour youth
- June 25, 2007
Twinkle-toed Charity Performers Sparkle at United Way’s 9th Annual
Blossom Ball Community volunteers raise money by 'Dancing Under the Stars'
- June 19, 2007
YOUTH CHALLENGE FUND ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH
Investments to date total $11 million for initiatives in Toronto’s most under-served areas
- June 14, 2007
RAT-RACERS MAKE MAD DASH FOR UNITED WAY
Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way attracts over 1,000 runners
- June 7, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS TORONTO! BY HELPING UNITED WAY REACH THE SECOND LARGEST FUNDRAISING ACHIEVEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU TRULY ARE - 'THE GIVING CITY'
Generosity of Torontonians enables unprecedented community investment opportunities of $69.1 million for strengthening lives and neighbourhoods across the city
- May 23, 2007
TORONTO ARGONAUTS COACH MICHAEL CLEMONS URGES UNITED WAY AGM ATTENDEES TO DREAM LARGE
Argos Coach inspires crowd and challenges people to work together to create a city of inclusion, where everyone has access to equal opportunities
See coverage of United Way of Greater Toronto's Annual General Meeting:
- The Toronto Sun (video coverage)
- The Toronto Star (article)
- Read the 2006 Annual Report
- April 23, 2007
YOUTH CHALLENGE FUND ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND FUNDING TO SUPPORT TORONTO'S YOUTH
Investments will target programs for youth in Toronto's most underserved areas
- March 22, 2007
PUBLICIS CANADA SELECTED AS AGENCY OF RECORD BY UNITED WAY GREATER TORONTO
Agency to create new advertising campaign to reposition UWGT as a community impact organization
- January 19, 2007
HISTORY MADE AS COMMUNITY CELEBRATES $106.8 MILLION RAISED BY
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGNSecond-Largest Fundraising Achievement In North America To Strengthen Neighbourhoods, Improve Lives And Build Better City For Us All
