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 […]

From Mental Health to Finances to Food: This Demographic Needs Support Post-COVID August 14, 2024, (Toronto) – The newly released brief, The Hidden Cohort: Why Twentysomethings Won’t Be Fine on Their Own, leverages secondary data pulled from the 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report and the over 4,000 primary data responses to the 2022 Toronto Social

Toronto Foundation launches #PowerofUs campaign to reconnect Torontonians after latest data finds alarming declines including mental health and civic connection TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ – Toronto Foundation is kickstarting a 150-day campaign to revive faith in the city’s future as its 19 biennial Toronto’s Vital Signs Report shows a shocking increase in isolation, depression

Microgrants fund 35 initiatives to get Torontonians Together Again April 15, 2023 / Toronto – Toronto Foundation and Volunteer Toronto are excited to announce the 35 Power of Us Micrograntees, Torontonians who are stepping up with opportunities to connect neighbours across the city. These resident-led groups, grassroots organizations and informal collectives are each receiving $1000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, March 21, 2023—According to the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, racialized Torontonians, and especially those who identify as Black, are significantly more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents of the city. In fact, racism is the most common form of discrimination in Toronto. “As we mark

Second Toronto Social Capital Study shows who’s disconnected and why that matters to city’s health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Toronto, ON) — Today Toronto Foundation and the Environics Institute, along with 15 partners, released the findings of the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, the second-ever and most in-depth look at social capital

New Precarity Indicators, Obstacles and Opportunities identified for Toronto’s Pandemic Recovery For Immediate Release Oct. 5th, 2021 (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Foundation released its 18th biennial Toronto’s Vital Signs Report today, examining 10 standing issues that measure the quality of life in Toronto and honing in on new precarity indicators. “Toronto is not well and

The Toronto Fallout Report also shares insights from Toronto community leaders on an equitable recovery TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s new Toronto Fallout Report measures the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its knock-on effects on Toronto over the last seven months. Real-time quantitative data from dozens of sources shows

Report from Toronto Foundation shows city faces growing pains amid narrow gains TORONTO, October 7, 2019 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s 17th Toronto’s Vital Signs report reveals the harsh realities of a city facing increasingly entrenched inequality despite massive growth. In North America’s fastest growing city, youth, newcomers, and racialized communities are experiencing significantly worse

Designed by women, for women, the Equality Fund brings together philanthropists, investors and government to deliver unparalleled resources supporting gender equality outcomes in Canada and around the world (OTTAWA, Canada – June 2, 2019) Today, the Canadian-led Equality Fund stepped forward to accelerate outcomes for women by breaking down historic barriers to investment and supporting