Our Board of Management will be meeting in person on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Reception at info@ralphthornton.org or 416-392-6810 by noon on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The agenda for the meeting will be posted closer to the date of the meeting.
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ASP Wrap Up
As we close out 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on the amazing experiences the RTCC after-school program has brought to the kids. From arts and crafts to cultural celebrations, sports, and cooking, we’ve truly built a diverse and dynamic environment where children can bond with each other and with us. It’s been a […]
Read more...Mustard Seed Clothing Boutique
Individuals experiencing homelessness, living precariously and living below the poverty line face significant barriers to self-care and personal hygiene. It is very difficult to cover basic needs when living on a fixed or limited income. The reality of low income is that it restricts people’s options, leaving them caught between being able to pay rent, […]
Read more...Ralph Thornton Community Centre Winter Fundraiser FAQ
To make a donation to help combat social isolation at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre, CLICK HERE! FAQ About Donating to our Winter Fundraiser: General Information Q: Where is my donation going? A: When you make a donation to our Winter Fundraiser, the money goes to the Ralph Thornton Community Organization – the charitable branch […]
Read more...Come Together and Help Break the Cycle of Social Isolation in the East End!
Dear Neighbours, We’re excited to announce the launch of our Winter Fundraiser and invite you all to come together to help break the cycle of social isolation in the East End! At the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC), we are committed to creating spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together, share, […]
Read more...Vampire Wedding Comes to the Saulter Street Stairwell Gallery
On Tuesday 18 October, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre opened a new exhibition in its Saulter Stairwell Gallery space. Vampire Wedding by Mika Babineau, is a series of vibrant portraits that focuses on the drama, nobility, and merriment of vampires and the goth culture. “People often assume goths are gloomy or dreary,” Babineau says in […]
Read more...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 settlement resources, providing language instruction, […]
Read more...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+, and other families in our […]
Read more...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 local area. Originally, our program […]
Read more...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 shape the growth and confidence […]
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