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Brendalee's story: Following the rainbow
/our-impact/your-stories/brendalee-s-story-following-the-rainbowBrendalee fled her homeland because of LGBTQ+ persecution “I’m a proud Black lesbian woman from the Bahamas. My partner and I came to Canada because we were afraid of being outed and the violence we would face. The Bahamas is very religious and doesn’t tolerate LGBTQ+ relationships. Here in Canada,...
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Brick and Sole
/programs-services/children-and-youth/brick-and-soleengages youth in the Jane/Finch community by providing an outlet for creative expression through sneaker design. Working with shoe artist and designer, Deanna Livoti from Kickz by D, youth painted their own pair of donated Nike Air Force 1 shoes in a way that reflected their unique identity and...
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Building Our Foundation: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Year One Report
/news/building-our-foundation-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-year-one-reportWe are proud to release our Year One Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, called Building Our Foundation. Over the last year,The Neighbourhood Group has actively worked to acknowledge and identify oppression so we can continue to push towards inclusiveness, accessibility, and social justice....
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Canadian Federal Election: 2025
/news/canadian-federal-election-2025On April 28, 2025, Canada is holding an election. Why is it important? One of the keys to making people’s voices heard is at the ballot box. By encouraging people to vote for candidates who support issues that closely affect their lives, people in the community are taking steps to create positive...
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Canoe Landing Child Care
/programs-services/child-care/canoe-landing-child-careCentre is located in the Canoe Landing community and promotes early learning and development in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space. Ages: 0 to 12 years Cristina De Sa Elias cristina.desaelias@tngcs.org 416.925.2103 x5281 20-26 Brunel Court Toronto, ON M5V 3R5 Centre provides high quality care...
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Canoe Landing Child Care Registration Form
/programs-services/child-care/canoe-landing-child-care-registration-formPlease fill out this form to register your child for our Canoe Landing Child Care Centre. Please double-check all information before submitting the form. If you have any questions, please contact us at cristina.desaelias@tngcs.org.
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Carla's story: Finding her dream job
/our-impact/your-stories/carla-s-story-finding-her-dream-jobCarla found work in Canada after completing the Connections employment program Arriving in Canada as a refugee from Mexico, Carla faced many barriers. But her biggest challenge was finding work in her new country, especially during COVID-19. Our Connections employment program supports people just...
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Case Management
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/case-managementPeople who come to us struggle with complex issues, including homelessness, poor physical and mental health, substance use, unemployment and financial insecurity. Our Case Managers assess people's needs, and coordinate relevant services on behalf of the people they serve. This trauma-informed...
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Cathie's story: Using experience to help others
/our-impact/your-stories/cathie-s-story-using-experience-to-help-othersCathie built on her past substance use to speak out on behalf of others Cathie is a peer with our Toronto Community Action Team (TCAT). She spoke out at the Toronto Board of Health to support the creation of safe injection sites in downtown Toronto. Part of her deputation follows: “I started using...
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Cecelia Murphy Building
/programs-services/housing/cecelia-murphy-buildingLocated in a quiet residential area, Cecelia Murphy supportive housing helps seniors live independently in one, two, and four-bedroom apartments. Residents have 24-7 access to qualified personal support workers, crisis response services and general assistance. Cecelia Murphy Supportive...