Peel Region and Peel Regional Police raised $254,211 for United Way Greater Toronto
BRAMPTON, ON (April 10, 2026) – Employees at Peel Region and Peel Regional Police Service have once again demonstrated their commitment to community, raising a combined $254,211 through the 2025 United Way campaign.
Peel Regional Chair Nando Iannicca presented cheques to Sarah Calderwood, VP of Communications and Public Affairs of United Way Greater Toronto, on behalf of Peel Region and Peel Regional Police Service employees.
Peel Region has proudly supported United Way for 47 consecutive years, making it one of the organization’s longest-standing municipal partners. In 2025, Peel Region employees exceeded their fundraising goal by more than $27,000, which speaks to a strong and enduring culture of generosity across the organization.
Funds raised through the campaign will help address urgent and growing needs across Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. Through a network of 71 local agencies and more than 90 programs, United Way Greater Toronto works to reduce poverty, improve access to mental health supports, strengthen food security, and create pathways to stable housing and employment.
This campaign demonstrates what’s possible when people rally around a common purpose. Every pledge represents someone choosing to invest in the well-being of our community. That kind of commitment strengthens Peel region far beyond this moment.
Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair and CEO
Peel Region employees understand that strong communities are built when we all lean in together. Their generosity, compassion, accountability, and deep sense of shared responsibility are the qualities that strengthen our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region
The partnership between Peel Region, Peel Regional Police and United Way continues to create real, measurable impact. These contributions help ensure residents facing hardship can access the supports they need close to home.
Sarah Calderwood, VP of Communications and Public Affairs, United Way Greater Toronto
About United Way Greater Toronto
As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy, and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.
About Peel Region
Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.6 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
Media contact
Rachelle Brown
Communications Specialist
Peel Region