The 91ÑÇÉ« 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.
91ÑÇÉ« has partnerships with many United Way-funded agencies, where some of 91ÑÇɫ’s students have completed internships, placements and have accepted employment. These agencies include:
- 360 Kids
- Abrigo Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Branch
- Community Living 91ÑÇÉ« South
- COSTI
- Rexdale Women’s Centre
- Strides Toronto
- The Neighbourhood Group
- Tropicana Community Services
- United Way Greater Toronto
- West Neighbourhood House
- WoodGreen Community Services
- Working Women Community Centre
- 91ÑÇÉ«town Family Services
With drastic increases to cost of living, and in the midst of a housing crisis, this continues to be a challenging time for many people in the community. The services offered by the United Way work to build strong, vibrant neighbourhoods where people have access to affordable housing, employment and basic needs.
Barbara Antenos and Nadia Dar, co-chairs of the 2023 91ÑÇÉ« Cares United Way Campaign Committee, say 91ÑÇÉ« is committed to creating positive change for its students and communities, and this campaign highlights what 91ÑÇÉ« stands for.
This year’s 91ÑÇÉ« 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 91ÑÇÉ« community is working to right the future. Each 91ÑÇÉ« staff, faculty and instructor can expect to receive an email with their own personalized electronic pledge form 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.