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

  • 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+,…

  • 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…

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