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Strategic Planning 2023

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Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individuals or teams to support the development of our new strategic plan. The board and staff will be actively engaged in the process, but RTCC is looking for a consultant(s) to help in (1) the aggregation of demographic data and (2) the facilitation […]

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RTCC is a Safe Space for All

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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 incidents moved City Council to […]

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Changes to Booking the Betsy Swift Community Kitchen

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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 food. Recently, Toronto Public Health […]

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Changes to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures

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At its recent meeting, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management approved a revised Space Booking Policy and Procedures.  This document provides the framework for user groups, both big and small, to rent space for events.  This document is reviewed by the Board every two years. While most of the changes are of a […]

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Environmental Sustainability at the Centre

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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 new products, and properly sorted […]

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Proposed Changes to Space Use Bookings

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Providing affordable, accessible public space where the community can meet, gather, and participate is one of the cornerstones of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and the Centre’s strategic plan. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre remains committed to this mission and to offering a safe and welcoming space where community groups and individuals can meet, organize, […]

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Change in Space Use Fees

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The Ralph Thornton Community Centre Board of Management has approved amendments to the Space Booking Policy and Procedures to revise the fees across all user categories.  The fees charged for space rentals help support the Centre’s programming and other activities.  While the Non-Fee Paying Category continues to offer free access for local volunteer-run organizations and […]

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