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The Trustee Hub is an innovative community initiative that supports grassroots groups working to remove systemic barriers faced by underserved populations, such as youth, newcomers and people living in racialized communities. By sharing our experience and expertise as a trustee, we help these organizations achieve their goals, while fulfilling our own mission to improve the lives of the people in our communities, and the communities themselves.
 

The Trustee Hub uses a three-pronged approach to help grassroots organizations:

Funding

Many grassroots initiatives struggle to access traditional grants because they lack charitable status or formal infrastructure. By acting as a trustee, we manage more than two million dollars for these groups, enabling them to improve their financial capability without sacrificing their autonomy or community-centered focus.

Administration

The Neighbourhood Group has a long history of providing programs for people in need. The foundation for managing those services lies in our administrative experience. As a trustee, we provide access to that expertise so grassroots groups can focus on the activities that bring strength to their communities.

Customized Support and Mentorship

Beyond funding and administration, improving sustainability of grassroots group is essential. To support them, we provide assistance with other organizational tasks like reporting, evaluation, and strategy.


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Here are a few of our long-standing trusteed organizations:

Toronto South Local Immigration Partnership (TSLIP) is a collaborative community initiative that aims to help newcomers in Toronto South feel safe, supported, and empowered to achieve their dreams in Canada. TSLIP members work together to coordinate and enhance service delivery for newcomers while promoting innovation and the efficient use of resources.


The Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN) is an active member-based coalition of 59 organizations that run at least 56 diverse drop-in centres across the city of Toronto. Members work with people who are homeless, marginally housed, or socially isolated, including men, women, transgender and non-binary people, youth and seniors.
 




Khalidha Nasiri

“The Trustee Hub’s commitment to provide individualized support for grassroots community groups like ours who are low-resourced and require dedicated assistance to build infrastructure and respond to the needs of our community has been nothing short of outstanding. The Hub is present, supportive, active, and genuinely cares about our group’s success.”

- Khalidha Nasiri, Executive Director, Afghan Youth Engagement and Development Initiative

Youth Opportunities Fund

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Description: Offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Youth Opportunities Fund invests in community-led projects that play an essential role in creating safe spaces, empowering youth and families, supporting career pathways and addressing issues faced by our communities.

Application Deadline: 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
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Community Crisis Response Fund

Toronto

Description: The Community Crisis Response Fund provides one-time financial assistance to support communities impacted by traumatic incidents and community violence.

Application Deadline: Rolling deadline – applications for 2026 are open and currently reviewed.

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