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Allocations

In 2011, United Way invested $77.4 million in our city. These funds will allow us to sustain our network of agencies through these uncertain times and continue to invest in long-term solutions for improving social conditions.

Our work focuses on three areas that are essential for any community to thrive: Building healthy people and strong communities, helping kids be all they can be and moving people from poverty to possibility.

How we invest your donation: 1. 59% to services and support to help people live healthier lives and strengthen communities. Includes 109 funded agencies and 300 programs. Examples - Building strong neighbourhoods; Helping newcomers settle and integrate; Supporting women who have been abused; Helping seniors to live independently; Supporting people with disabilities to live independently; Ensuring people have mental health supports. 2. 29% to services and support to help kids reach their full potential. Includes 100 funded agencies and 200 programs. Examples - Giving young children a healthy start; Helping school-aged children learn and develop; Inspiring youth to realize their potential. 3. 12% to Services and support to build the basic foundation necessary for people to move from a life of poverty to one of possibility. Includes 81 funded agencies and 120 programs. Examples - Supporting people to get the food they need; Supporting people who are homeless; Enabling people to find employment. *Based on financials for year ending March 31, 2011 including allocations to United Way Toronto agencies, grant programs, and one-time donor specified donations to programs, agency projects and grant programs.