Neighbourhood green spaces get United Way volunteer TLC +
MISSISSAUGA (May 24, 2013) – Over 400 donors and volunteers came together over two days for United Way of Peel Region’s 2013 Spring Day of Caring.™ Their mission: to invigorate green spaces in 12 neighbourhoods across Peel; those experiencing a growing concentration of poverty. “We are focused on inspiring people to… Read More United Way of Peel Region launches more focused investment strategy +
MISSISSAUGA (March 28, 2013) – Earlier today, United Way of Peel Region announced how it is investing the majority of the money raised in its 2012 campaign. Approximately $7.2-million will be distributed to programs, services and initiatives based in Peel. This investment will support specific strategies to move people out of… Read MoreIncome disparity in Peel Region +
In the three-part series published by The Toronto Star in April 2013, University of Toronto research has confirmed what many people living in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga face on a daily basis. Read MoreIt's More Than Poverty REPORT +
United Way Toronto’s newest report, It’s More than Poverty: Employment Precarity and Household Well-being examines dramatic changes in precarious employment over the last few decades, revealing that only 60% of all workers in our region have stable, secure jobs. Click to read the report. Read More
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