Leading others in a common cause of caring
"How United Way Toronto approaches things - helping communities in need and the various programs - really matches with my and my family's perspective of helping out the community."
- By donating to United Way Toronto at the Leadership level, Mark Fleming has been able to direct his donation to where he thinks it's most needed. »Read more
Levels of Leadership Giving
| Leader | $1,000 to $2499 |
| Sponsor | $2,500 to $4,999 |
| Patron | $5,000 to $7,499 |
| Pathfinder | $7,500 to $9,999 |
| Builder | $10,000 to $14,999 |
| Pacesetter | $15,000 to $24,999 |
| Benefactor | $25,000 to $49,999 |
| Trustee | $50,000 to $74,999 |
| Cornerstone | $75,000 to $99,999 |
| Guardian | $100,000 to $199,999 |
| Visionary | $200,000 to $499,999 |
| Innovator | $500,000 to $999,999 |
| Million Dollar Circle | $1 million plus |
Leadership giving
Change begins with your leadership
When you give at the leadership level of $1,000 or more, you'll be recognized in our Honour Roll. More than that, you'll make an even bigger impact on the lives of many people across our city. Look at what your leadership gift can do:
- $1,300 provides four counselling sessions for 10 women experiencing domestic violence to help them rebuild their lives.
- $2,100 sponsors six individuals to participate in life skills or pre-employment training for six months, helping them to prepare for employment and change their lives.
- $3,000 provides six months of healthy breakfast snacks for 300 elementary school children in a high-need neighbourhood, increasing their learning potential in the classroom.
- $5,000 provides 25 youth who are homeless and dropped out of school the support they need to achieve their high school diploma equivalency.
- $7,420 provides a week of shelter, food and support services for 20 people who are homeless to help them start their transition to independent living.
- $10,000 provides 20 newcomer children with 24 sessions of school-readiness training to help them integrate into their new school.
- $13,104 enables six seniors or six individuals with a disability to attend a once-a-week five-hour social and recreational program for a year to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
* The United Way family includes United Way Toronto, our service areas and member agencies, as well as all other United Ways across Canada.
There are special leaders throughout our community who through their example consistently challenge us to strive to achieve greater heights. United Way Toronto Leadership Challenge Grant donors in the past have included:
- 2009: The Sprott Foundation
- 2008: Robert Harding
- 2007: The D'Alessandro Family
- 2006: John Hunkin and Susan Crocker
- 2005: Don and Anna Johnson
- 2004: Red and Brenda Wilson
- 2002: The Fell Family
- 2000: Marsha and Aubrey Baillie
We salute these special individuals for their leadership.