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It’s easy to lose sight of your destination when you’re consumed by “the busy” of getting there. Sometimes you just need a moment to reflect on how far along the journey you’ve come. I got a chance recently to not only think, but to write about my perspective on urban resilience as a guest contributor […]

Philanthropists are a force. Few things are as powerful as a group of informed individuals who feel the responsibility and willingness to act for the betterment of society. But your philanthropy is also deeply personal. The satisfaction that comes from helping others fuels us to do more, think about what we can achieve in our

A meaningful tribute born out of partnership Cancer took Angela Longo away from her family, friends and colleagues much too soon. In a public service career spanning three decades, she left a profound and lasting impression on nearly every person she encountered. To celebrate Angela’s remarkable life, her family and friends established the Angela Longo

A new grant stream for visionary ideas and leaders tackling inequities in our city launches in October Living in this city we get used to change – it is as they say, the only constant. And as our communities evolve, we are continuously challenged to find new ideas, insights, and ways of doing things to

Every evening, I sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to my son. Even on days when I work late, I make sure I’m always home by bedtime to participate in our nightly ritual. It’s an important routine for us, not only because it helps my son fall asleep, but because it brings us closer together. Music

The following ten organizations were chosen by our selection committee to receive one-time grants of up to $50,000 to support innovative initiatives, professional development and program evaluation. The group reflects a depth and breadth of critically important work in the city. We hope you will consider them in your giving plans. This is our final

Many people, regardless of how passionate they are about their city, would hesitate to give up a beautiful weekend afternoon to sit indoors and discuss neighbourhood associations. But on Saturday, April 6, 2019, that’s exactly what happened. Roughly 200 curious Toronto citizens and leaders from residents’ groups, neighbourhood associations, parents’ and seniors’ groups, gathered at

Michael de Pencier plants trees for the past and the future   Trees are remarkable. They take in carbon and produce oxygen, helping us fight climate change. They absorb storm water and reduce flood damage. They can even keep our houses warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Studies have shown that trees

As all seasoned Torontonians know, when you live in this city, you spend an awful lot of time dealing with traffic. And whether we’re driving, taking public transit, or walking, intersections are not places where you want to spend much time. But in philanthropy, intersections are the best places to be. At Toronto Foundation, we

Toronto Foundation joins philanthropic partnership for flood awareness In Toronto, we often experience the effects of climate change as floods. Rainfall in the GTA has increased dramatically in the last 20 years, and will only continue to escalate. As climate change intensifies, our region will experience a greater number of severe rainstorms, leading to even