Richmond Hill, ON

This morning, United Way celebrated a record workplace campaign at Canso Investment Counsel Ltd., and launched an appeal for help in the final weeks of its annual fundraising campaign. United Way York Region announced it has to raise an additional $1.65 million to reach its 2012 campaign goal of $8.26 [...]

Markham, ON

A systems approach is needed to respond to youth homelessness in York Region and Canada. This was the message at today’s research forum: Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness: A Canadian and Global Perspective, organized by United Way York Region and York University at the Markham Convergence Centre.

“A multi-sectoral approach is necessary. [...]

Markham, ON

Earlier today, United Way York Region (UWYR) put icing on a cake both figuratively and literally as it announced it has raised 56% of its 2012 campaign goal of $8.26M. The announcement was made at Extendicare, where staff held its annual “Bake Sale on Steroids” in support of UWYR.

“We have raised over [...]

King City, ON

This morning, MMM Group employees took a break from their volunteer work at VITA Community Living Services to paint “33%” – the percentage United Way York Region (UWYR) has raised to-date towards the 2012 goal of $8.26M. The announcement was shared with a group of busy MMM Group employees volunteering on a [...]

Markham, ON

Earlier today, the second annual WomenUnited Leadership Luncheon brought together close to 50 community leaders and supporters of United Way York Region. Sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and part of United Way Week, the event recognized philanthropist and real estate broker Vivian Risi as guest speaker.

“To find real success as [...]

Thornhill, ON

Yesterday evening, at the historic Heintzman House, United Way York Region in partnership with Labour Community Services hosted its first annual Women of Labour Recognition Event. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate and recognize unionized women members for their long history of supporting United Way through workplace fundraising campaigns, donations and volunteer [...]

$8.26M will provide stability during uncertain economic times

King City, ON

In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 18th, a total of 40 teams set their oars to the glistening waters of Seneca College King Campus lake to compete and raise funds for United Way York Region at the annual Toromont CAT Dragon Boat [...]

Vaughan, ON

Earlier today, newcomers showcased their social enterprises at the Enterprise Promotion and Innovation Centre (EPIC) Expo in Vaughan, in partnership with Human Endeavour. Despite the challenges of settlement and a struggling economy, newcomers in York Region are applying their entrepreneurial skills to the benefit of their local economies.

Brothers Roozbeh and Siavash Eshvandi [...]

Aurora, ON

Last night, United Way York Region (UWYR) joined residents of the Charles Darrow Co-operative in Aurora to celebrate the kick-off of Community Development in Action. The project receives $40,000 through Strength Investments, which is supporting five innovative community projects across York Region. This marks the second round of this UWYR funding initiative, [...]

Kettleby, ON

United Way York Region underscored its ongoing commitment to innovation and the power of community at its 36th Annual General Meeting.

Highlights from the meeting described 2011 as a challenging and inspiring year, one that underlined two simple facts: in the face of tough economic times, York Region residents and businesses continued to [...]

Markham, ON

$700,000 raised at 30th Building Industry Luncheon
Deserving tribute to BIL founder, Alfredo De Gasperis

Today, a sold-out crowd of over 1200 guests at the Building Industry Luncheon (BIL) raised $700,000 in support of United Way York Region (UWYR) – a 5% increase over last year’s fundraising efforts. Thanks to the inspired [...]

Markham, ON

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, United Way York Region visited People First Markham Chapter’s Open House to announce its continued support and funding of the organization’s Advocates for Healthy and Diverse Communities project – one of five United Way Strength Investments projects.

Earlier this month, United Way York Region announced the continuation of [...]

Markham, ON

Today, 160 dedicated volunteers from 15 companies spanning across the region are participating in 20 projects – all in support of United Way York Region’s Spring Day of Caring®. The event is an opportunity for staff from various companies, organizations or groups to work with a United Way member agency to complete a [...]

Markham, ON

A testament to the vibrant groups making an impact across the region

Earlier this month, United Way York Region (UWYR) announced the continuation of its transformational Strength Investments with funding for five additional community projects carrying out innovative, on-the-ground work in neighbourhoods across York Region:

The ReWilding Young Entrepreneurs Project, Alliance for a [...]