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Ralph Thornton Community Centre RAC Summer Fundraiser!
Help Send East End Kids on Amazing Summer Adventures!
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Ralph Thornton Community Centre RAC Summer Fundraiser Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have any questions about the Riverdale Adventure Camp (RAC) Summer Fundraiser? Look no further! This FAQ answers all your burning questions. Learn more…
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2026 Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan for 2026 is here! Take a few minutes to read it and let us know what you think.
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After School Program: Fall Highlights
This fall was filled with creativity, learning, and lots of joyful moments in our After School Program. The children dove into a wide variety of fun and meaningful activities that celebrated the season, our community, and each other. One of the highlights of the season was…
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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 more than three decades, Lucile…
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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 drop-in Seniors Yoga class runs…
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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 and culture through fun group…
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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, we must implement a fee…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…