York Cares United Way campaign accepting Credit Card Donations until Dec. 31
The 2024 York Cares United Way Campaign is accepting credit card donations until Dec. 31, contributing to this year’s totals.
Staff and faculty at York University have already raised an impressive $90,461 for this year’s York Cares United Way Campaign. Thank you for your generosity! However, more support is needed to achieve our goal of $150,000, which will help fund local organizations through the United Way Greater Toronto.
As a community of changemakers, York University is dedicated to creating positive change for our students, colleagues, and the wider community. Your contribution can make a significant impact—every dollar counts.
Your Donation Makes a Difference
Your support will:
- Meet essential needs through mental health supports, food security initiatives, employment programs, and housing assistance.
- Create economic opportunities in neighborhoods most affected by the pandemic, advocating for emergency paid leave and affordable housing.
- Strengthen the infrastructure of agencies serving marginalized communities, particularly Indigenous- and Black-led organizations, to challenge and change systems of bias and discrimination.
Join us in supporting this vital cause and making a tangible difference in our community. Together, we can create a better future for all.
York University has partnerships with many United Way-funded agencies, where some of York’s students have completed internships, placements and have accepted employment. These agencies include:
- 360°kids
- Abrigo Centre
- Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Toronto
- Centre for Immigrant and Community Services
- Community Living York South
- COSTI Immigrant Services
- Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
- Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
- Embrave Agency to End Violence (formerly Interim Place)
- For Youth Initiative
- Indus Community Services
- Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre
- Jewish Family and Child Service
- JVS Toronto
- Planned Parenthood Toronto
- Rexdale Women's Centre
- Roots Community Services
- Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
- Sistering-A Woman’s Place
- Strides Toronto
- The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
- Tropicana Community Services
- West Neighbourhood House
- WoodGreen Community Services
- Working Women Community Centre
- Youthlink
POVERTY DOESN’T REST, NEITHER DO WE
We’re determined to fight local poverty and its interconnected challenges. From meeting urgent needs to driving innovative solutions for lasting change and a better tomorrow. We are united in our efforts to build a strong, more equitable GTA where everyone can thrive.
Say ‘yes’ to ending poverty!
United Way works together with local agencies, residents who know their communities best and donors like you. We design solutions that prioritize the people and places who are being left behind. Building community take community, and together, we will build stronger neighbourhoods for everyone who calls the GTA home — today and for the years to come
For more information on the United Way Greater Toronto visit: https://www.unitedwaygt.org/home.
This is what your local love looks like
Wonder what your donation to United Way looks like? These are the stories of people who faced barriers and overcame them, thanks to donors like you.
After a financial stumbling block put her education on hold, Demica wasn’t sure what to do. She accessed an employment program through a United Way-funded agency that put her on a new career path.
For years, Jenifer volunteered at a United Way-supported women’s employment agency, helping others get ready for new careers. When her family faced their own financial crisis, she turned to that same agency to help her find a job.
Syed struggled to find a full-time job when he first arrived in the GTA. Then a United Way initiative connected him to the training and experience he needed to start a career in the trades.