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.
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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.
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.
Cooking with care
TCHC tenant Mustafa El Hadded has been cooking for tenants in his building for years.
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.
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.
Tenants’ vision inspires TCHC community spaces
Building UP partners with Toronto Community Housing to renovate several community spaces
Well-being in action
Street Health supports health, safety, and housing in downtown Toronto.
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.
The power of one
How Deqa Nur used her passion to improve community engagement
Making a difference in the community
Tenant of 291 George Street gives back.
Lubicon visits Toronto
Youth from Toronto and Alberta form a connection through an eye-opening exchange.
Meet the Youth Cadets
The Youth Cadet Program provides employment opportunities in community safety.
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.
The Green Café: feeding hope with purpose
Serving fresh, healthy food to St. James Town residents every day
How SOSO World Ministries is fighting hunger and restoring hope in Scarborough
TCHC tenants and staff volunteer to feed hundreds of people in need
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.
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.
New spaces, old friends
Grand Opening of 1884 Davenport community space after accessibility improvements
The importance of accessibility modifications
This highlights how important it is to make sure TCHC spaces and units are accessible.