Discover Community Organizations

Najeeb Siddiqui (Left) and Michelle Delaney (Right), co-project leads of the Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers. (Miyuki Wong/Toronto Observer) Written by Centennial College students: Pilar Alvarado and Miyuki Wong Neighbours of all ages come together and get their hands dirty Among all the high-density residential areas, two communal gardens in Thorncliffe Park bring the colour of nature into a […]

Carolynne Crawley is the co-founder of Turtle Protectors/Mishiikenh Gizhaasowin, along with Jenny Davis (not pictured). (Bella Policarpio/Toronto Observer) Written by Centennial College Journalism Students: Kismet Lally and Isabella Policarpio Turtle Protectors/Mishiikenh Gizhaasowin aim to protect Toronto’s turtles In June 2021, Carolynne Crawley and Jenny Davis met a mother snapping turtle in High Park who became

Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers and youth volunteers start to plant for the season on May 16, 2026. (Miyuki Wong/Toronto Observer) Toronto Foundation is proud to partner with Centennial College’s journalism program to shine a light on the people, organizations and ideas to strengthen communities across Toronto. Throughout the year, journalism students are reporting from neighbourhoods

During Pride Month, we’re highlighting organizations that are helping shape more connected, affirming and resilient 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Toronto. That work looks different in different spaces across the city; from Indigenous-led community care and culturally responsive HIV/AIDS support to youth mental health supports, queer arts and performance spaces and trans-led community organizing. The organizations below

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.

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

“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 —

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