News
- January 20, 2012
WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGHEST, TORONTO IS AT ITS BEST: UNITED WAY TORONTO CAMPAIGN RAISES $115-MILLION TO MEET RISING NEEDS
The people of Toronto have responded to rising need with an unparalleled demonstration of generosity: raising $115-million to support the community in tough times, said United Way Toronto President and CEO Susan McIsaac Thursday night.
- January 11, 2012
UNITED WAY TORONTO'S PRESIDENT AND CEO MAKES SPECIAL APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF TORONTO
With United Way’s campaign wrapping up next week, United Way Toronto President and CEO Susan McIsaac hosted a news conference on January 11, 2012 to make a special appeal to the people of Toronto. Read her message.
- November 30, 2011
UNITED WAY TORONTO'S FINANCIAL LITERACY STRATEGY RECEIVES CRITICAL SUPPORT IN TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
TD Bank Group has committed a further $500,000 over three years to support United Way Toronto’s Financial Literacy Strategy, thereby bringing its total commitment to the project to $1 million. In 2009, TD had announced an initial contribution of $500,000 for the first phase of the strategy.
- November 16, 2011
UNITED WAY TORONTO SELECTED AS ONE OF GREATER TORONTO'S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR 2012
United Way Toronto is honoured to have been selected as one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top 100 Employers. With such a large number of businesses and non-profits working in our city, we are humbled to have been selected, and proud to be recognized among the many outstanding organizations on this list. At United Way Toronto, we employ a diverse group of highly dedicated, motivated and caring individuals who believe in the work being done to improve our city. We embrace a full spectrum of diversity across our organization and strive to create an environment that enables open communication, fosters teamwork and allows each and every one of our employees to give their best. We thank MediaCorp Canada for this designation.
- September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF UNITED WAY TORONTO’S 2011 CAMPAIGN
Citywide fundraising goal of $116-million will provide stability in an uncertain time to UW agencies and support long-term efforts to strengthen neighbourhoods
- July 5, 2011
BILL DOWNE RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
United Way Canada recently awarded Bill Downe, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMO Financial Group and 2009 United Way Toronto Campaign Chair, with the Chair’s Award of Distinction.
- June 27, 2011
UNITED WAY TORONTO INVESTING $78.7-MILLION IN THE COMMUNITY
In 2011, United Way Toronto will invest $78.7-million in our member agencies, including a one-time investment of almost $1-million for agencies to use to respond to needs in the community, said United Way Toronto President and CEO Susan McIsaac today at the organization’s Annual General Meeting. The investment will fund front-line services through a network of agencies that support people when they need it most. United Way funds will go even further by supporting strategies aimed at improving under-served neighbourhoods by addressing systemic barriers that limit opportunity for a good life.
- June 16, 2011
“RAT” RUNNERS RACE FOR THE CHEESE
Toronto’s downtown streets were crawling with “rats” as more than a thousand people laced up their runners as part of the Scotiabank Rat Race for United Way. The racers donned rat ears and whiskers and then took to the streets in support of the community.
- April 11, 2011
ENBRIDGE GENEROUSLY TAKING THE CITY TO NEW HEIGHTS
Company renews support of Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way. Enbridge Gas Distribution President Janet Holder to chair United Way Toronto’s 2011 fundraising campaign.
- March 17, 2011
UNITED WAY TORONTO SELECTS BBDO TORONTO AS AGENCY OF RECORD
After a review and RFP process, United Way Toronto has selected BBDO Toronto as its new Agency of Record. The agency will support the organization’s re-designed brand framework across all touch points and provide additional consultation to further develop the organization’s online communications channels.
- January 20, 2011
HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT OF $113.2-MILLION COMPLETES WEEK OF MILESTONES FOR UNITED WAY
United Way Toronto’s 2010 campaign surpassed the $113-million goal it set in September by $200,000.
- January 20, 2011
UNITED WAY CELEBRATES OPENING OF WESTON-MT. DENNIS COMMUNITY HUB
The Jane Street Hub will bring much needed services and community programs to the residents of Weston-Mt. Dennis and will help revitalize the neighbourhood.
- January 12, 2011
UNITED WAY TORONTO REPORT REVEALS THE GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF POVERTY IS GROWING VERTICALLY—IN INNER SUBURBAN HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS
Agency’s latest report shows the number of high poverty neighbourhoods in Toronto has quadrupled, poverty has intensified and 92 percent more low-income families are living in high-rise buildings.
