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Read stories about TCHC communities and the people who live in them. Thank you to all tenants and community members who share their time and stories with us.
Special series: Food security in TCHC communities
With an affordability issue impacting tenants' ability to purchase food, TCHC has partnered with tenants and community agencies to address food insecurity.
Discover this four-part series of articles and videos highlighting the importance of food security partners, programs, and initiatives in contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of TCHC communities.
Food insecurity on the rise: how are we responding in TCHC communities
With an affordability issue impacting tenants' ability to purchase food, TCHC has partnered with tenants and community agencies to address food insecurity.
Cultural connections and food security
A community organization is meeting its neighbourhood's needs while building cultural identity.
How food helps create employment
Food has always been a way to bring people together, and our relationship with food can impact the growth of the community. One area where this impact is felt very strongly is economic development.
Afri-Can FoodBasket: promoting cultural food access and food sovereignty within TCHC communities
A Black-owned non-profit social organization that's been at the forefront of championing food justice and food sovereignty for Toronto's African and Caribbean community since 1995.
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John Tavares Foundation donates 1,500 backpacks to TCHC students
Two TCHC families met with hockey legend John Tavares as his foundation donated backpacks and school supplies to West region families.
Retrofit of affordable seniors’ residence aims for deep decarbonization
The Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Community Housing Corporation's latest retrofit project in the Birchmount Park neighbourhood aims to create a healthier, more comfortable environment for seniors.
Regent Park’s 2024 Summer Safety Jam
The event aimed to kick off a safe summer by promoting community safety. Residents, community partners, and local stakeholders gathered to connect and strengthen relationships.
MLSE and KickStart’s generational impact on TCHC tenants
Nearly 150 youth from the KickStart program gathered at BMO Field one weekend in May to watch Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC vs. FC Dallas game.
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Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee: Inspiring change for themselves and their communities
The Thorncliffe Park Women's Committee is a grassroots organization dedicated to creating and implementing public space enhancement projects in the community of Thorncliffe Park.
Read more about the committee.
Toronto Community Hepatitis C program
A Community Hepatitis C program that provides TCHC tenants with treatment, compassion, and support.
Read more about the Hepatitis C program
Helping to build food security at Jane and Finch
Firgrove Food Bank reaches out to TCHC tenants.
Read more about the Firgrove Food Bank
The Next Surgeon Program: Inspiring TCHC youth towards a career in medicine
The Next Surgeon Program gives TCHC high school tenants a glimpse of what it's like to work in the medical field through workshops and mentorship opportunities.
Read about the program's impact
Celebrating employment opportunities
A Regent Park-based employment readiness program celebrates 10 cohorts and the largest cohort ever.
Read about the celebration event
Helping kids thrive through music
Since 1999, Community Music Schools of Toronto has been providing Regent Park children and youth access to high quality music education without financial barriers.
Read about the Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST)
Catching up with Venesha Cardwell-Thomas
Poet, community builder and youth leader
Futbol for all
Toronto Futbol Athletic Advancement provides top-tier competitive soccer training programs to at-risk youth or low-income residents in the Regent Park area.
Read about Toronto Futbol Athletic Advancement program
LaToya Jane: a celebration of will and talent
How LaToya changed her outlook and her life.
Hoop dreams: upgraded courts are a slam dunk with tenants
Three basketball court revitalizations bring communities out to celebrate.
Read about the court revitalizations
Cultivating better mental health
Gardening for health and wellbeing at Gordonridge and Adanac.
Read about the community gardens
A vision for the future
True Vision participants visit Centennial College for Career Day.
Read about the career day event
Mesloh Village provides a helping hand to mothers
A friendship grounded in lived experience and a passion for early childcare education led Sashalee Carty and Tamika Johnson to found Mesloh Village.
Nurturing a love for reading
Located on the second floor of the Daniels Spectrum building in Regent Park, The Children’s Book Bank brings parents, caretakers, and children together.
Learn about The Children's Book Bank
A little bit of conservation with some summertime fun
How the TCHC Conservation team engaged over the summer
