Welcome to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre

RTCC Staff at a Community Pride Event
Volunteers help cleanup the community!
Mentor Program Children's Activity
Our Seniors Group cooking together in our kitchen
RTCC Staff helping to cool people off at our Cool Zone with snacks and drinks
Our mentor kids learning and growing together
RAC Campers enjoying the day
An RTCC RAC Counsellor having fun with a camper.

About RTCC

A photo from the street of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre at 765 Queen St. E

The Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC), a community managed City agency, is a dynamic neighbourhood centre involved in community development and social justice in South Riverdale. RTCC collaborates with others to create a diverse, inclusive, livable, participatory, healthy, and equitable community.

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Hours

Monday to Sunday – 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Reception and the Exchange Loft are open from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Find Us

765 Queen Street East
Toronto ON  M4M 1H3


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Learn about Our Programs

Explore our programs and services for all ages.

Use our space

Make use of our building and its flexible and affordable room rentals.

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Help make an impact in our community by supporting RTCC programs and services.

Volunteer

Build a stronger connection to your neighbourhood by joining our volunteer team.

Recent Updates

  • Contribution to Community Betterment Award Recipient: Literacy for East Toronto (LET)Contribution to Community Betterment Award Recipient: Literacy for East Toronto (LET)

    RTCC’s 2025 Community Impact Awards

    At this year’s AGM, we gathered to celebrate and recognize the incredible individuals who help our community thrive. These awards recognize not just service, but heart. They honour those who go above and beyond to uplift others, build connections, and create lasting change. They embody what community truly means. For…

  • New Drop-In Seniors Yoga Program at RTCC

    Try a Free Seniors Yoga Class at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre!  Looking for a gentle way to improve your health, boost your mood, and connect with others? Yoga might be just what you need—and we’re inviting you to give it a try!  Starting on June 16, 2025, our free…

  • Earn Your Community Volunteer Hours This Summer — and Make a Real Difference!

    Looking for a meaningful and fun way to spend your summer? Join RTCC’s Chinese Newcomer Mentor Program and become a positive force in a child’s life!  As a mentor, you’ll be paired one-on-one with a newcomer child (ages 6–12) to help them improve their English and learn about Canadian life…

  • Ensuring Sustainable and Equitable Childcare at RTCC 

    As the cost of living continues to rise in Toronto and beyond, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) remains committed to providing high-quality programming for children and families in our community. To sustain the essential services offered through the Riverdale Adventure Camp (RAC) and After School Program (ASP) in 2025,…

  • Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto

    What’s NEW?    Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) seeks to empower newcomer women and their families in building a life in Canada by connecting them to social and economic opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging. Their mandate focuses on addressing the immediate needs of immigrant women by directing them to…

  • 2024 RAC Camp Retrospective: A Summer of Fun, Growth, and Lasting Memories

    As we wrap up RAC 2024, we reflect on the time shared and the amazing memories created for campers, Leaders in Training (LITs), and camp staff this year. With camp spaces filled beyond capacity, this summer we hosted over 400 campers from diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusion for local low-income, 2SLGBTQIA+,…

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