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United Way Greater Toronto Launches $110 Million Fundraising Campaign

Sep 19, 2018 10:45 AM ET
Campaign: Scotiabank: Young People
Daniele Zanotti (left), president and CEO of United Way Greater Toronto, and campaign chair Brian Porter, president and CEO of Scotiabank, announce the fundraising target for United Way's 2018 campaign of $110 million. - United Way Greater Toronto/photo

Originally posted on Toronto.com

The United Way Greater Toronto has launched its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever.

The organization that serves Toronto, and York and Peel regions is embarking on a $110 million fundraising campaign, it announced at its launch event at Scotiabank in Toronto Monday, Sept. 17.

Funds raised in this campaign will support the fight against poverty through a network of agencies that help people when and where they need it the most.

This year's campaign chair is Scotiabank president and CEO Brian Porter.

For more information, visit www.unitedwaygt.org.

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