The York University community will come together once again to support the United Way Greater Toronto, an organization that partners with 300 local agencies and is focused on fighting poverty by providing food, shelter and mental health support to community members in need.
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
Amid rising living costs and an ongoing housing crisis, many individuals in our community are facing significant challenges. United Way’s services play a vital role in fostering strong, vibrant neighbourhoods by providing access to affordable housing, employment opportunities and essential resources. United Way is committed to ensuring that every person, regardless of their income, location or social identity, has the opportunities, support and connections necessary to build a better life.
United Way is dedicated to ensuring your donation is invested in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Elaine Botnick Mann, co-chair of the 2024 York Cares United Way Campaign Committee, says York University is committed to creating positive change for its students and communities, and this campaign highlights what York stands for.
This year’s York Cares United Way Campaign runs from Nov. 1 to 30, with the goal of working together to raise $150,000. This campaign is an example of how the York community is working to right the future. A personalized electronic pledge form will be sent to all staff, faculty and instructors on Nov. 1. Reminders will continue over the course of the campaign.
For more information, and to see stories of people who faced barriers and overcame them, visit yorku.ca/alumniandfriends/united-way.
Questions and inquiries can be directed to yucares@yorku.ca.