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Empowering women, changing futures: Organizations making a difference

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” reminds us that real progress means ensuring no one is left behind. We are celebrating organizations right here in Toronto that are leading this work by supporting immigrant women, creating pathways to education and employment, empowering youth and standing up for […]

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” reminds us that real progress means ensuring no one is left behind. We are celebrating organizations right here in Toronto that are leading this work by supporting immigrant women, creating pathways to education and employment, empowering youth and standing up for

Black History and Futures Month. Organizations you can support now.

13 Black-led Organizations that are Transforming Communities and Philanthropy

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This Black History Month, we’re sharing the powerful work of Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused (B3) organizations that are transforming both philanthropy and communities. Together, they are building a more equitable future where Black communities can thrive.    We are applauding and supporting: Community service organizations that are on the ground, providing vital services to Black

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This Black History Month, we’re sharing the powerful work of Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused (B3) organizations that are transforming both philanthropy and communities. Together, they are building a more equitable future where Black communities can thrive.    We are applauding and supporting: Community service organizations that are on the ground, providing vital services to Black

Celebrating Clayton Gyotoku: Winner, 2024 CAGP Donor Distinction Award

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Community has come to count on Clayton Gyotoku. A fundholder since 2012, Clayton often called us for advice on how to better address the city’s steepest challenges.  And then he acted on that advice. Clayton participated in many of the learning opportunities we’ve offered: joining our community bus tours, diligently reading our annual Good to

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Community has come to count on Clayton Gyotoku. A fundholder since 2012, Clayton often called us for advice on how to better address the city’s steepest challenges.  And then he acted on that advice. Clayton participated in many of the learning opportunities we’ve offered: joining our community bus tours, diligently reading our annual Good to

Remembering Fran Deacon

Philanthropy / /

Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. She’s been a force for so long that it’s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.  A life-long volunteer, Fran believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we

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Fran Deacon, wife of our founder and champion of Toronto Foundation, recently passed away. She’s been a force for so long that it’s hard to imagine her gone, but hers is indeed a life to be celebrated and emulated.  A life-long volunteer, Fran believed that giving back was everyone’s obligation. She liked to say (and we

Toronto Foundation Named Canada’s Top Equitable Funder

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We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

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We’re honoured to be named Canada’s #1 Equitable Funder in Future of Good’s inaugural list, amongst many of our respected peers. We share this recognition with those who have partnered with, pushed and guided us along the way. We’re encouraged by the recognition and will strive to keep doing better.  The ranking is meant to

Torontonians are More Vulnerable: New Data from the Vital Signs Roundup on Growth

Press Releases / /

Increasing economic vulnerability is leading to precarious mental and physical wellbeing November 13, 2024, (Toronto) – The first-ever short-form Toronto’s Vital Signs report asks people to consider a new perspective on growth. While the rise in population has dominated the civic conversation, the latest research reveals new data on an overlooked and urgent reality. “It’s

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Increasing economic vulnerability is leading to precarious mental and physical wellbeing November 13, 2024, (Toronto) – The first-ever short-form Toronto’s Vital Signs report asks people to consider a new perspective on growth. While the rise in population has dominated the civic conversation, the latest research reveals new data on an overlooked and urgent reality. “It’s

A message from RockCreek

Organizational Updates / /

Toronto Foundation Investment Performance in 2023 For the first time since Toronto Foundation embarked on a responsible investing journey, we’ve partnered on providing an investment impact report. Last year we invested $758M on behalf of the Foundation, of which $97M was invested responsibly. Overall the investments generated a 9.9% return, with an even higher rate

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Toronto Foundation Investment Performance in 2023 For the first time since Toronto Foundation embarked on a responsible investing journey, we’ve partnered on providing an investment impact report. Last year we invested $758M on behalf of the Foundation, of which $97M was invested responsibly. Overall the investments generated a 9.9% return, with an even higher rate

Investing with Toronto Foundation

Philanthropy / /

Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

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Curious to learn about how we invest our funds and what sets us apart? Watch the three videos below to learn more about our investment expertise, governance, beliefs and principles. Each video explores key concepts that help you better understand how we manage investments and what you can expect as a fundholder. Whether you’re a

A Legacy of Learning and Impact: What Drives the Kirpalani Family’s Giving

Donor Stories, Philanthropy / /

“I don’t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.”  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

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“I don’t think my mom could have imagined what things would come from this.”  Anish Kirpalani is referring to the $60,000 gift that the Sheila Kirpalani Foundation is making to Visions of Science, an organization that offers equitable access to STEM education for youth. For Anish, his wife Pooja and their family, it’s a chance

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