United Way York Region

Research forum provides new perspective on ways to end youth homelessness

A systems approach is needed to respond to youth homelessness in York Region and Canada. This was the message at yesterday’s research forum: Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness: A Canadian and Global Perspective, organized by United Way York Region (UWYR) and York University at the Markham Convergence Centre. “A multi-sectoral approach is necessary. Non-profit […]

Experts wanted: York’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit helps United Way York Region

Two upcoming events hosted by the United Way York Region have a special connection to York University’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit.  The first is a community forum tomorrow, Nov. 9 to discuss food policy and the development of a food charter for York Region. The second event on Tuesday, Nov. 29, features a community dialogue on pressing social issues facing the region. […]