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Tkaronto Indigenous Peoples Fund: Advancing Indigenous self-determination

At Toronto Foundation, we believe philanthropy has an important role to play in supporting reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities. As part of this responsibility, we have launched the Tkaronto Indigenous Peoples Fund, a new fund designed to support Indigenous self-determination and shift decision-making power. Toronto Foundation has committed annual contributions to the fund

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At Toronto Foundation, we believe philanthropy has an important role to play in supporting reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities. As part of this responsibility, we have launched the Tkaronto Indigenous Peoples Fund, a new fund designed to support Indigenous self-determination and shift decision-making power. Toronto Foundation has committed annual contributions to the fund

More Play, More Connection: Meet the Free to Play 2026 Recipients

We’re excited to announce the recipients of Free to Play, a national, multi-year initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada to help get kids back outside. Childhood is changing, with more time spent on screens and fewer chances to climb trees, play with friends or explore more freely. This fund is about bringing back the

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We’re excited to announce the recipients of Free to Play, a national, multi-year initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada to help get kids back outside. Childhood is changing, with more time spent on screens and fewer chances to climb trees, play with friends or explore more freely. This fund is about bringing back the

Pride Month: Organizations supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto

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

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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

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

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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

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

Organizations advocating for accessibility and inclusion

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

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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

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,

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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,

Empowering women, changing futures: Organizations making a difference

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

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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

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