Community stories

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.

You can also find some of our online stories in our community magazine published in print.

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Chanta Alliman: stories of the heart

The West End author tells us about her recently self-published book, True Love, and her journey as a writer.

Meet Chanta.

Building community, one rugby game at a time

For Abdel Elmaadawi, rugby has always been more than a game—it's been a lifelong journey.

Read more about the program.

Cooking with care

TCHC tenant Mustafa El Hadded has been cooking for tenants in his building for years.

Meet Mustafa.

A new space for the Sparroway community

The Sparroway community celebrates the opening of the long-awaited community hub with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour.

Read about the event.

League of Her Own: A place to meet, grow, and thrive

In partnership with TCHC and MLSE Foundation, League of Her Own encourages female youth to learn, practice and enhance their basketball skills.

Read about League of Her Own.

Tenants’ vision inspires TCHC community spaces

Building UP partners with Toronto Community Housing to renovate several community spaces

Learn about the project.

Well-being in action

Street Health supports health, safety, and housing in downtown Toronto.

Learn about Street Health.

Community Safety Unit’s backpack drive helps thousands of TCHC families

Three years ago, Community Safety Unit (CSU) Sergeant Derek Anderson decided he wanted to try and make a difference.

Read the story.

The power of one

How Deqa Nur used her passion to improve community engagement

Meet Deqa.

Making a difference in the community

Tenant of 291 George Street gives back.

Meet Adrian.

Lubicon visits Toronto

Youth from Toronto and Alberta form a connection through an eye-opening exchange.

Read about their visit.

Meet the Youth Cadets

The Youth Cadet Program provides employment opportunities in community safety.

Meet the cadets.

A day with Mickey

Dreams Take Flight and TCHC’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) joined forces to bring 16 TCHC children to Florida’s Disney World for the day.

Read about the special day.

The Green Café: feeding hope with purpose

Serving fresh, healthy food to St. James Town residents every day

Read about the Café.

How SOSO World Ministries is fighting hunger and restoring hope in Scarborough 

TCHC tenants and staff volunteer to feed hundreds of people in need

Read about SOSO Ministries.

An opportunity for Regent Park to grow

On Friday, July 11, TCHC and Tridel partnered with Dixon Hall and the Regent Park Youth Table to hold a Youth Vote Day.

Learn about the vote.

Opening Day at Camp Inspire

Toronto Community Housing joins hundreds of kids ages 6 to 12 to kick off the inaugural Camp Inspire opening day at Wishing Well Park.

Read about the program.

New spaces, old friends

Grand Opening of 1884 Davenport community space after accessibility improvements

Read about the event.

The importance of accessibility modifications

This highlights how important it is to make sure TCHC spaces and units are accessible.

Learn more about modifications.