United Way of Peel Region is proud to present an executive summary of its five-year strategic plan Building Vibrant Communities Together. As a leader in our community,United Way is committed to addressing Peel’s most important social issues, as well as increasing the capacity and sustainability of United Way and the human services sector.

The development of the new strategic plan was based upon United Way’s transformation into a community impact organization. As a community impact organization,United Way is committed addressing key social issues by mobilizing collective action to create measurable, cumulative lasting change that improves lives and builds resilient communities.

By 2011, United Way of Peel Region expects to increase our investments and expand our partnerships in addressing social issues. In addition, the human service sector will have increased sustainability, resources, and will be able to communicate the vital difference its programs and services are having on people’s lives and social conditions. Partnerships are key to the success of Building Vibrant Communities Together. United Way is uniquely positioned to convene business, government, labour, agencies, education, health, cultural groups, community organizations, individuals and other key stakeholders to develop workable solutions for our community’s most complex issues.