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

  • How Our Mentor Program Strengthens Language, Leadership, and Community

    Our Mentor Program is a cornerstone of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and our vibrant Riverdale neighborhood. Over the years, we’ve harnessed creative learning techniques to support language development, leadership skills, cultural adaptation, and personal growth. Through one-on-one and small group mentorship, we’ve been empowering newcomer Chinese children from our…

  • Volunteer with RTCC’s In-Person Chinese Mentor Program!

    Join RTCC’s Chinese Newcomer Mentor Program and support young newcomers aged 6-12 as they navigate their language journey in a new country. Dive into mentorship with in-person volunteer opportunities, committing one or more afternoons a week, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday or Tuesday. As a volunteer, you’ll help…

  • RTCC is a Safe Space for All

    I’m sure that everyone is aware of the recent controversies regarding the Toronto Public Library allowing space use for a speaker who was identified as promoting hatred and discrimination towards transgendered individuals.  Recently, Parks, Forestry & Recreation denied a room booking for a group that has conducted anti-LGBT rallies. These…

  • Changes to Booking the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen

    At its May 2019 meeting, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management approved important amendments to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures.  These changes, which came into effect at midnight on 23 May 2019 relate to the use of the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen for the sale of prepared…

  • Environmental Sustainability at the Centre

    The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to taking action on environmental sustainability in daily operations. The amount of waste generated at the Centre is a significant problem.  Much of what goes out as garbage is, in fact, recyclable and organic waste.  While properly sorted recyclables can be processed for…

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