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Where opportunity takes shape in Toronto

Across Toronto, many families raising autistic children are carrying a lot at once. Rising costs, long waitlists and complex systems can make it hard to find the right support. For newcomer families, language and cultural barriers can add another layer. When support is hard to access, families are often left to navigate on their own. […]

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Across Toronto, many families raising autistic children are carrying a lot at once. Rising costs, long waitlists and complex systems can make it hard to find the right support. For newcomer families, language and cultural barriers can add another layer. When support is hard to access, families are often left to navigate on their own.

From Nunavut to Kawartha Lakes: How Community Capital Grows

Across Canada, charitable organizations are finding new ways to make their dollars work harder for their communities. In Kawartha Lakes, that means growing local philanthropic capital. In Nunavut, it means supporting Inuit-led giving rooted in community priorities. For The ArQuives, it means sustaining and preserving LGBTQ2S+ history for future generations. All are part of a

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Across Canada, charitable organizations are finding new ways to make their dollars work harder for their communities. In Kawartha Lakes, that means growing local philanthropic capital. In Nunavut, it means supporting Inuit-led giving rooted in community priorities. For The ArQuives, it means sustaining and preserving LGBTQ2S+ history for future generations. All are part of a

Give to Gain: International Women’s Day

“When we give, we gain.” This simple yet powerful idea sits at the heart of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. As the world marks 115 years of celebrating the achievements of women, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how each of us can help move that progress forward. Progress is powered in many ways —

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“When we give, we gain.” This simple yet powerful idea sits at the heart of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. As the world marks 115 years of celebrating the achievements of women, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how each of us can help move that progress forward. Progress is powered in many ways —

Honouring Black Brilliance

This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building.  Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest

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This year marks 30 years of honouring Black History Month in Canada. The 2026 national theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations: From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries”, invites us to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Canadians, while investing in the future they are building.  Supporting them through donations and volunteering is a tangible way to honour Black brilliance and invest

26 more grantees. More community support and potential, realized.

The overwhelming number of compelling Toronto’s Vital Signs (TVS) Grant applications we received this spring told us two things: that demands on community organizations remain high; and that community-informed solutions are working, but there’s potential to do even more with more access to funding. We wanted to find a way to make that happen.  More

26 more grantees. More community support and potential, realized. Read More »

The overwhelming number of compelling Toronto’s Vital Signs (TVS) Grant applications we received this spring told us two things: that demands on community organizations remain high; and that community-informed solutions are working, but there’s potential to do even more with more access to funding. We wanted to find a way to make that happen.  More

Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas

Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction.    Oahas staff work with community members and families to

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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction.    Oahas staff work with community members and families to

Tungasuvvingat Inuit

Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.  In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.  In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex

Ontario Native Women’s Association

Ontario Native Women’s Association The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a nonprofit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for

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Ontario Native Women’s Association The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a nonprofit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for

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

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

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

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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

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