Media Releases
- September 15, 2009
United Way's 2009 campaign takes off with a Million Dollar Boost
BMO commits $1-million to United Way Toronto's Community Hub strategy
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August 13, 2009
The Dorset Park Youth Advisory Council (DPYC) led the planning and design of the sports pad from day one.
See more photos from the launch event.
Youth-developed sports pad offers safe space for play in Dorset Park Community
Unique partnership facilitates community infrastructure in priority neighbourhood
- June 18, 2009
Downtown infested with 'Rats'
1,400 runners scurry through downtown at Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way
- June 4, 2009
United Way Toronto announces $73-million in allocations to the community
Funds will support United Way's frontline agencies and Neighbourhood Strategy initiatives at a time of growing need
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May 7, 2009
Michael Clemons, YCF Board Chair, and Frances Lankin, president & CEO, United Way Toronto at YCF Celebration
See more photos from the Celebration event.
Youth Challenge Fund announces $46.6M in total investment for Toronto youth
Funds support youth-driven approach to community change in the 13 priority neighbourhoods
- January 21, 2009
Caring city comes through in tough times
The people of Toronto really came together in support of the community in 2008 and, despite an unprecedented economic downturn, helped United Way raise $107.529 million to support the people of our city.
- January 7, 2009
United Way issues special appeal to Toronto:
Now more than ever, your community needs you"We’re calling on people who may never have considered making a donation to United Way before," said Frances Lankin, President and CEO of United Way Toronto. "This is the year we need you to join with us. Now, more than ever, we need everyone pulling together to help our community through these tough economic times."
Media Coverage:
- CBC Metro Morning, "Challenging Times".
Guest host Matt Galloway speaks with Francis Lankin about the important work of United Way and the need for support of the community. - Globe and Mail, "United Way to issue special plea for donations".
- National Post, "United Way at risk of missing $110M goal, issues special appeal".
- Toronto Star, "United Way $4M short with two weeks to go".
- Toronto Community News, "United Way appeal a sad sign of the times".
- CFRB, "United Way asks for help in reaching goal".
- Metronews.ca, "United Way $4M short".
- Globe and Mail, "United Way warns of program cuts if targets not met".
- Toronto Star, "If United Way campaign fails, 'city will suffer'".
- Toronto Star Editorial, "United Way in need".
- CBC TV, "Charity Checkup: Did GTA charities meet their holiday goals?".
- CBC Metro Morning, "Challenging Times".
