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On the 28th of February, we wrapped up a month of events during . The event started in the morning with an interactive online webinar titled "Black, Past, Present, and Future," facilitated by Marycarmen Lara-Villanueva and Reuben "Newtown" Hodari Clarke. Their emphasis was on moving beyond...

Thank you to our dedicated volunteer ! Their compassion and commitment help us provide the best care and support for people we serve. The Board defines organizational goals, establishes the strategic plan and sets governance policies. They meet six times per year and members of The Neighbourhood...

Bradley's journey to improve his life now has him improving others' “I was homeless during the pandemic and suffering from substance abuse. I was lost, really lost. I only viewed myself as what society said I was and I really believed that for a long time. At one point, I got COVID-19 and went to a...

Brendalee fled her homeland because of LGBTQ+ persecution “I’m a proud Black lesbian woman from the Bahamas. My partner and I came to Canada because we were afraid of being outed and the violence we would face. The Bahamas is very religious and doesn’t tolerate LGBTQ+ relationships. Here in Canada,...

engages youth in the Jane/Finch community by providing an outlet for creative expression through sneaker design. Working with shoe artist and designer, Deanna Livoti from Kickz by D, youth painted their own pair of donated Nike Air Force 1 shoes in a way that reflected their unique identity and...

Arthur found his permanent home at Community Link House supportive housing When Arthur moved in with a close relative, he thought life would be easier. His wife passed away and with his declining mental and physical health, having family to support him sounded like the perfect plan. Unfortunately,...

Coleen’s experience in Brick and Sole and Game Changers aligned with her passions “Engagement was a problem in high school. It was hard to even go outside when we knew the risks we faced simply walking outside in our neighbourhood. That changed when the Black Student Summer Leadership Program at the...

We are proud to release our Year One Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, called Building Our Foundation. Over the last year,The Neighbourhood Group has actively worked to acknowledge and identify oppression so we can continue to push towards inclusiveness, accessibility, and social justice....

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On April 28, 2025, Canada is holding an election.  Why is it important? One of the keys to making people’s voices heard is at the ballot box. By encouraging people to vote for candidates who support issues that closely affect their lives, people in the community are taking steps to create positive...