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Health and Wellness, participants may be eligible for transportation to programs, transit fare
- seniors wellness
- recreation programs
- family health and mental health
- youth engagement
- leadership development
- civic engagement
- skills and career enhancement
- community gardens
- newcomer community events
- newcomer youth civic engagement events
- newcomer senior wellness programs
- support towards the social inclusion of the Arab/Afghan/other Refugees/newcomers
- support with basic needs, furniture, clothing, computers/tablets
- youth projects, focused on mental health awareness
- adult and older adult wellness programs, focused on mental health awareness
- health and wellness for older adults
- yoga or fitness classes, followed by information sessions, workshops, socialization, recreation
- structured and supervised activities in group setting for frail older adults with cognitive, physical, and communication impairments
- TASS technology was developed to keep seniors engaged, informed, active socially, and physically and emotionally healthy
- offers senior-friendly, fully integrated, with data/internet access and a multilingual technical support to seniors and seniors serving organizations across the province
- Soft skills training, effective communication, computer training such as QuickBooks and Accounting, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Placement for high school/college/university students and newcomers
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COVID19 -- Services available by phone
Community Health Centre
Community Services -- Lead Agency for Bathurst Finch Hub
other services provided by partner agencies including: CUIAS Immigrant Service, Circle of Care, Downsview Community Legal Services, Family Service Toronto, JVS Toronto, Kababayan Community Centre, KCWA Family and Social Services, North York Community House, Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health, Toronto Public Health -- see separate entries
Community Health Centre
- health services, health promotion
- community building and community services
- no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
- family practice
- counselling and case management
- diabetes management
- dietitian
- podiatry clinic
Community Services -- Lead Agency for Bathurst Finch Hub
other services provided by partner agencies including: CUIAS Immigrant Service, Circle of Care, Downsview Community Legal Services, Family Service Toronto, JVS Toronto, Kababayan Community Centre, KCWA Family and Social Services, North York Community House, Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health, Toronto Public Health -- see separate entries
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Parent and child programs and activities, including social, recreation, education and health programs, parenting resource library, toy library, community garden
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar
Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute
Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar
- nutritious snack program
- literacy, numeracy and school readiness
- play and socialization
- child development information and support
- online videos, including sing along, early literacy, art activities, STEM, snack and cooking, and physical fitness
Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute
- children's breakfast club
- homework help
- workshops and seminars
- leadership development, peer tutors program
- summer day camp
- gardening opportunities
Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing
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Community programs offering healthy, accessible and sustainable food and related education and assistance
Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)
Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members
Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen
Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)
- community gardens
- workshops for growing and processing food, urban agriculture development
Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members
Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen
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Programs include
- Monthly Meal Program - hot meal at 25 Axsmith Cres, North York
- Community kitchens
- food workshops and trainings
- community garden with 147 plots available to residents who lives in the M2J postal code
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Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs
Food Security Programs
Youth Programs
Food Security Programs
- community gardens
- gardening programs
- cooking programs
- connecting residents to available food support
- financial literacy workshops
- year-round income tax clinic
Youth Programs
- youth outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs
- Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
- the Blackstone Foundation Library
- breakfast program
- peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
- youth and child after school programs
- summer break programs for 7-12 yrs
- information and referral to services
- computer access
- resume Support
- fitness Programming
- cooking Programs
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Support and referral services for low-income/marginalized residents of Aurora including:
Bridging the Gap -- monthly access to toiletries, grocery food vouchers; every two months access to vouchers for free clothing
Income tax preparation -- offering income tax return preparation
Community Garden -- harvest distributed to visitors to Welcoming Arms
Welcome Table -- hot take away, community dinner served from parking lot
Martha's Table -- see separate entry
Bridging the Gap -- monthly access to toiletries, grocery food vouchers; every two months access to vouchers for free clothing
Income tax preparation -- offering income tax return preparation
Community Garden -- harvest distributed to visitors to Welcoming Arms
Welcome Table -- hot take away, community dinner served from parking lot
Martha's Table -- see separate entry
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COVID19 -- Still delivering paid Good Food Box across the City, boxes can be ordered for a fee at goodfoodbox.foodshare.net
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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators
Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food
Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens
Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee
Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee
Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables
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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators
Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food
Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens
Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee
Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee
- to set up an account, place an order or learn more email orders@foodshare.net
- individuals can order fresh produce boxes and other food items online at
goodfoodbox.foodshare.net - agencies looking to order Good Food Boxes in bulk and have them delivered to a central location, email orders@foodshare.net
Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables
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COVID-19 -- open, food deliveries only
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- Collects, sorts and distributes food to a network of neighbourhood food programs including food banks, shelters, prenatal programs, meal programs and community kitchens in northern Toronto
- food bank and meal program referrals
- community garden projects
- pick-your-own farm trips
- public education on hunger and poverty issues
- professional development
- volunteer opportunities
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Programs for seniors
Environmental program -- information about saving energy workshops on climate change
- community kitchen community garden
- interpretation to access health services
- internet classes and other recreational exercise or educational classes
Environmental program -- information about saving energy workshops on climate change
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COVID19 -- visit website or call for information
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Services, programs and advocacy to address the problems of food access and hunger
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Services, programs and advocacy to address the problems of food access and hunger
- open to community ideas for use of resources
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
- community dining
- food bank
- community gardening
- community kitchens, bake oven
- information and referral
- community advocacy
- Healthy Beginnings -- prenatal nutrition and support
- Green Barn -- sustainable food production and education centre
- Farmers Market
- Good Food Market
- in partnership with other agencies, ID clinic, help to find and keep housing, legal service referrals, settlement orientation to the community with information and referral to other services, dietetic counselling
- educational and recreational sessions
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Drop-in centre, including essential supports, case management, wraparound supports, workshops, and social and recreational activities; lunch Mon-Sat 12 noon-1 pm (see separate listing)
Essential support
Access to workshops
Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing
LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Essential support
- meals and snacks
- showers and laundry facilities
- access to phone, fax and internet
Access to workshops
- literacy, financial literacy, health coping strategies
- resume writing
- help with filling out social assistance applications
- personal support for community members
- recreation and social activities
- community gatherings, field trips, arts and crafts
- volunteer opportunities
Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing
- individualized service plan
- housing starter kit
- gardening
LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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COVID19 -- Food bank open, handing out bags of food to families inside building
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Food bank
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Food bank
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
- community garden provides produce for food bank
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Athletic and Recreational programs for all age groups
Partners for Access and Identification (PAID) project -- assistance in obtaining vital identification
Disabilities programs -- swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities
Seniors program -- weekly social and recreational activities
Urban agriculture
Partners for Access and Identification (PAID) project -- assistance in obtaining vital identification
Disabilities programs -- swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities
Seniors program -- weekly social and recreational activities
Urban agriculture
- community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops
- nutrition program and community kitchen
- food access program
- rental space for public use
- seasonal income tax clinic
- special events and festivals
- rental markets for vendors
- entrepreneurship programs
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Children and youth
- social and recreation programs
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre
- summer day camp
- youth leadership
- after school and evening drop-in programs
- homework help club
- Eastview (Toronto) Boys and Girls Club
- community events
- caregiver and child programs
- parenting program
- perinatal program
- food access and nutrition programs
- community garden
- early school readiness program
- recreation, trips
- home visiting
- shopping
- assistance in filling out forms
- income tax clinic
- escort services for Chinese-speaking seniors
- support group
- garden
- crafts
- counselling
- orientation workshop
- information and referral
- translation of letters and documents (from Chinese only)
- citizenship classes
- English as a Second Language classes
- women's drop-in
- cultural and recreation activities
- income tax clinic
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COVID19 -- presumed closed
Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women
Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women
- entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
- low cost weekly lunch
- community gardening
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Support the health of individuals, families and communities
Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity
EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities
Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market, a seasonal Farmers' Market, and school based Snack Program * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.
Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offer child birth classes and a weekly pre natal nutrition program * post-natal programs offer parenting information, breastfeeding support and encourage healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life
Child and Youth Programs - Provide youth with a wide range of social recreational activities that will enable them to be peer leaders, and to enhance their personal and community capacity
EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Free drop-in programs offer children up to the age of six, their parents, and their caregivers an interactive environment where they can participate a wide range of activities
Food Access Programs - Addresses food access and food security issues in the Stonegate community * support the development, implementation and operation of a local community garden, a Good Food Box program, a Good Food Market, a seasonal Farmers' Market, and school based Snack Program * capacity building workshops around food issues also organized throughout the year for community members to attend.
Pre and Post Natal Programs - Pre natal program offer child birth classes and a weekly pre natal nutrition program * post-natal programs offer parenting information, breastfeeding support and encourage healthy eating for women in the first year of their baby's life
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COVID19 Takeout meals for breakfast and lunch available at door Mon, Fri 9 am-10 am, 12 noon-1 pm, and Tue, Thu 12 noon-1 pm; Meat (100% Halal) and Vegetarian options usually available
Community centre, including the following programs:
Regent Park Community Food Centre
Includes drop-in and community meal programs; in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada
Drop-in and community meal programs:
Housing Program
Supports include assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing and tenant and landlord relationship assistance
Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner offering assistance with housing search and application process, appointment required
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- all non-essential programs at drop-in closed
- call, email, or visit Fred Victor website for details on available services
Community centre, including the following programs:
Regent Park Community Food Centre
Includes drop-in and community meal programs; in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada
- food action programs such as food skills community kitchen and community garden
- housing support and affordable housing advocacy
- community advocacy training and support
- community development and social enterprise partnerships
Drop-in and community meal programs:
- breakfast, lunch and supper (see Hours for schedule)
- shower and laundry facilities
- food skills workshops
- life skills
- recreation and social opportunities
- telephone for local calls
- PAID Clinic assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
- Information and Referral to other community programs
Housing Program
Supports include assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing and tenant and landlord relationship assistance
- information and referral
- 40 Oaks Housing affordable housing residence
Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner offering assistance with housing search and application process, appointment required
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
EarlyON - Family home visiting * prenatal and postnatal nutrition and support * school readiness * family resource program * infant mental health specialist * parent and child groups * child and family advocacy * child development clinic * early years social work * parent relief * community development * speech and language screening * EarlyON Child and Family Centre satellite
Health Services - health services and programs * OHIP not required
HIV Program - Committee for Accessible AIDS treatment - Blue Door Clinic - Services include:
Homeless/Outreach/Harm Reduction Program - COVID19 - Clinics open to current clients only/no walk ins * safe injection site open * harm reduction supplies given at door * all other programs temporarily closed
Immigrant/Refugee Programs - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone
Pathways to Education - Academic and financial supports for high school students
Community Health Workers - Provides information, referrals, supportive counselling, case management, advocacy * walk-in and outreach services for newcomers, families and homeless people
Hepatitis C Program - COVID-19 Service Change: Monday, Tuesday and Friday * call to book appointments
Social Work - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
- prenatal and postnatal care
- HIV/AIDS care
- foot care
- social workers
- diabetes education program
- community gardens
- healthy eating advice
- care for older adults in the community
- low-cost dental care
EarlyON - Family home visiting * prenatal and postnatal nutrition and support * school readiness * family resource program * infant mental health specialist * parent and child groups * child and family advocacy * child development clinic * early years social work * parent relief * community development * speech and language screening * EarlyON Child and Family Centre satellite
Health Services - health services and programs * OHIP not required
HIV Program - Committee for Accessible AIDS treatment - Blue Door Clinic - Services include:
Homeless/Outreach/Harm Reduction Program - COVID19 - Clinics open to current clients only/no walk ins * safe injection site open * harm reduction supplies given at door * all other programs temporarily closed
Immigrant/Refugee Programs - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone
Pathways to Education - Academic and financial supports for high school students
Community Health Workers - Provides information, referrals, supportive counselling, case management, advocacy * walk-in and outreach services for newcomers, families and homeless people
Hepatitis C Program - COVID-19 Service Change: Monday, Tuesday and Friday * call to book appointments
Social Work - COVID-19 Service Change: Services by appointment over the phone
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Community gardens
- urban farms
- education -- after school gardening program
- environmental awareness
- volunteer opportunities
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Information about potential health risks in the home, workplace and community * bring about changes through information materials, workshops and community action
Programs include:
Programs include:
- Assisted Bike Repair Clinic - free drop-in clinic to help repair bicycles
- Healthy Housing and Tenant Rights - RentSafe to address housing-related health risks affecting tenants living on low income
- Community Planning - residents meet with government and local planning officials, as well as industry and elected representatives, to share information and concerns about environmental issues in South Riverdale
- Children's Environmental Health Education - education about substances that may put children's health at risk
- School and Community Gardens
- Gardening
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Bradford West Gwillimbury Community Initiatives
Office: No public telephone numberResidence: 905-775-7792
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Assists the community in providing available resources to nutritious local food. Projects include:
Community Garden
Community Garden
- Located at Bradford Lions Park (on Colborn St, Bradford)
- $45 for 4x 6 plot
- Space is limited, call for information
- Program is currently on hold
- Adults wishing to assist with community meal, call for information
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Cathy's Crawly Composters
1-888-775-9495 Office: No public telephone number
Residence: 905-775-9495
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Environmental worm composting business; supplier of red wiggler worms, worm composting bins, castings; conducts inspirational workshops, lunch n' learn, keynote presentations
Offer on-site solutions to manage organic matter and sprout growing
Also offers laughter yoga, call for more information
Offer on-site solutions to manage organic matter and sprout growing
Also offers laughter yoga, call for more information
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Church Services
- Sunday worship
- Youth worship
Community Support Programs
- ClearView FX Nights
- ClearView Community Garden
- ClearView Sports League
- Sheridan Woods Community BBQ
- Wednesday Food Program
- each week, participants receive a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as food staples including eggs, milk, protein and non perishables
- for Clearview area residents
- if you would like food assistance, contact Heather Maat at hmaat@clearviewchurch.com
Youth Groups/Programs
- Nursery (Newborns-3 yrs)
- ClearView Preschool (3-5 yrs)
- ClearView Kids (grades 1 to 5)
- Summer Kids Camp (grades 1 to 5)
- Boys & Girls Clubs (grades 2-8)
- Cadets
- GEMS
- ClearView Youth (grades 6 to 12)
- College & Careers (High School graduates to age 25)
- Youth Band
Adult Groups/Programs
- Men's Gym Night
- Mom's Morning Out
- Friendship Club
- Griefshare
- Creative Sisters
- Senior Circle Coffee Social
- LifeGroups & Discipleship
Rental Facilities:
- a full-sized gym that is suitable for use by organized sport teams
- auditorium, with a seating capacity of 560 (in pew seating) can accommodate large community concert events
- unable to accommodate facility rentals for private functions, social events or parties
- for more information, contact Josie Jager at josie@clearviewchurch.com
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Barn Gallery
* featured exhibits
* private library museum that contains the Amice Calverley collection
* David Horne architecture library
* available as a research centre and web reference library
Community Garden plots available for rent
* farm land open for members to rent affordable plots for growing organic herbs, fruit and vegetables
Studio and House
The Labyrinth
* 11 circuit labyrinth based on the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France
Workshops and Community Groups
Rental facilities:
* 2,600 square feet for events up to 70 people
* rental of this venue includes private access to the 1st floor of the gallery, as well as the grounds
* Heritage House
* Press Room
* Studio
* Loft
* Lower Lounge
* Gallery
* Porch Room
* featured exhibits
* private library museum that contains the Amice Calverley collection
* David Horne architecture library
* available as a research centre and web reference library
Community Garden plots available for rent
* farm land open for members to rent affordable plots for growing organic herbs, fruit and vegetables
Studio and House
The Labyrinth
* 11 circuit labyrinth based on the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France
Workshops and Community Groups
Rental facilities:
* 2,600 square feet for events up to 70 people
* rental of this venue includes private access to the 1st floor of the gallery, as well as the grounds
* Heritage House
* Press Room
* Studio
* Loft
* Lower Lounge
* Gallery
* Porch Room
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