Discover Community Organizations

“This funding allowed us to move from the pond to the lake.”

Discover Community Organizations, Funding & Grants / /

In 2023, we launched the latest round of the Deacon Legacy Grants: A two-year, unrestricted funding stream. While this grant has taken many forms over the years as we’ve evolved to better meet community needs, at its core, it has always been about honouring the wishes of legacy donors and supporting the organizations that make […]

“This funding allowed us to move from the pond to the lake.” Read More »

In 2023, we launched the latest round of the Deacon Legacy Grants: A two-year, unrestricted funding stream. While this grant has taken many forms over the years as we’ve evolved to better meet community needs, at its core, it has always been about honouring the wishes of legacy donors and supporting the organizations that make

Announcing the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grantees

Discover Community Organizations, Funding & Grants / /

We’re excited to share our 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs grantees. These organizations were chosen for their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. They are poised to further strengthen their real and measurable impact for Torontonians—from increasing access to culturally relevant food to ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in the arts.    Fundholder

Announcing the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grantees Read More »

We’re excited to share our 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs grantees. These organizations were chosen for their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. They are poised to further strengthen their real and measurable impact for Torontonians—from increasing access to culturally relevant food to ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in the arts.    Fundholder

National AccessAbility Week #NAAW2025

Organizations advocating for accessibility and inclusion

Discover Community Organizations / /

National AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and shine a light on the individuals and organizations working to break down barriers. We’re recognizing the impact of some of the local organizations in Toronto that are leading the way in creating more accessible, inclusive communities.  ASE Community Foundation for

Organizations advocating for accessibility and inclusion Read More »

National AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and shine a light on the individuals and organizations working to break down barriers. We’re recognizing the impact of some of the local organizations in Toronto that are leading the way in creating more accessible, inclusive communities.  ASE Community Foundation for

Take action this Earth Day: Local climate champions you can support

Discover Community Organizations / /

Earth Day is a powerful reminder that the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here and it’s happening now. But alongside the urgency, there’s action. Local organizations are on the front lines, creating lasting change through climate education, food justice and low-carbon solutions that are reshaping how we live in our city. This Earth Day,

Take action this Earth Day: Local climate champions you can support Read More »

Earth Day is a powerful reminder that the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here and it’s happening now. But alongside the urgency, there’s action. Local organizations are on the front lines, creating lasting change through climate education, food justice and low-carbon solutions that are reshaping how we live in our city. This Earth Day,

International Women's Day. Four women sitting together and smiling.

Empowering women, changing futures: Organizations making a difference

Discover Community Organizations / /

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

Empowering women, changing futures: Organizations making a difference Read More »

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

Discover Community Organizations / /

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

13 Black-led Organizations that are Transforming Communities and Philanthropy Read More »

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

Support small. Build a city of neighbours.

Discover Community Organizations, Funding & Grants / /

This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

Support small. Build a city of neighbours. Read More »

This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

The environment: There are always important conversations to be had

Discover Community Organizations, Philanthropy / /

Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

The environment: There are always important conversations to be had Read More »

Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

Pride Month: 15 organizations uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ communities

Advancing Equality, Discover Community Organizations / /

As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

Pride Month: 15 organizations uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ communities Read More »

As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

Scroll to Top