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.
Latest stories
A promising trade-off
Brook Restoration Pre-Apprenticeship program offers training and opportunities to TCHC tenants
Inspiring others to action
Tenant of 220 Oak Street gives back to her community
175 Oak Street: Designed with purpose
A family-friendly and community-focused development
Tenant advocacy and leadership in environmental conservation
TCHC’s workshops inspire tenant leaders to act on environmental pollution.
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Special series: Food security in TCHC communities
In this four-part series, learn how TCHC partners with tenant leaders and community partners to address food security and create new opportunities.
Read more about the food security series.
Scholarships awarded to deserving students in TCHC’s Alexandra Park Community
The Alexandra Park scholarship program is a key component of the revitalization’s social and economic development within the community.
Read more about the 2024 Alexandra Park Scholarship event.
Youth basketball teams compete to be crowned as “Kings of Court"
Youth across TCHC’s West Region communities showed their basketball skills in a one-day summer tournament.
Read more about the King of the Court tournament.
Alexandra Park’s new multi-sport courts draw people from across the community
Revitalized courts unite community through sports and connection.
Bringing health services to the doorstep
iHelp is a welcoming community space dedicated to health and wellness for tenants.
Read more about the iHelp Centre launch.
Returning home to 410 McCowan after major repairs
A new chapter begins with restored homes and renewed hope for TCHC tenants.
Read more about the restoration project at 410 McCowan Road.
Lawrence Heights Summer Festival shines spotlight on tenant leadership and community spirit
Hosted by TCHC, the event was a testament to the ongoing success of the Lawrence Heights revitalization, which proudly marked its 10-year milestone in 2023.
Another summer, another successful Rookie League season
The summer day camp has brought happiness and play to TCHC youth for more than three decades.
Thirty years of Rookie League.
A deep love for community
Trevaun Douglas trains for his multi-hour walks, which raise money for grassroots programs supporting the Lawrence Heights community.
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.
How to heal a community
The impact of HealingAsOne in Regent Park.
Learn more about HealingAsOne.
A vision for the future
Visions of Science teaches important STEM-based skills to TCHC youth.
Read the story on Visions of Science.
The creative force of Natalie "Rare" Chattargoon
Empowering marginalized voices through the arts
Bringing harmony to St. James Town
Giving back through music.
Bridging the gap between youth and the trades
The Trades in the 6ix skills fair attracts hundreds of TCHC youth interested in a career in the trades.
