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Volunteers are the heart of strong, caring communities. đź’™
This National Volunteer Week (April 27–May 3), we're celebrating everyone who shares their time, energy, and skills to make a difference.
Thank you for helping us build a more connected world.
Today is Election Day in Ontario! We recently sent out postcards to program participants to gather insights on the issues that are most important to them. Based on the feedback from 427 participants, we are excited to share the results of our Election Engagement survey!
To learn more about how to vote, click here: www.elections.on.ca/en.html.
"Non-profits build strong and inclusive communities where everyone can thrive and feel value."
TNG Community Services CEO Bill Sinclair and peer leader Javan reflect during #NonprofitAppreciationWeek on how these organizations bring hope to many: https://vimeo.com/1052438736
Toronto city council's board of health voted Monday to seek to intervene in a legal challenge against provincial legislation that will shut down several supervised consumption sites this year.
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, announced that the federal government intends to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year, until February 28, 2025.
Extending our warmest wishes to all our neighbours this season!
This artwork, created by one of our talented Youth Arcade Studio participants, Angela Zhou, is a reminder of the creativity and potential nurtured in our community.
“Youth Arcade Studio ..allowed me to expand my creativity and freedom in ways that I didn’t have before. Studio [staff] gave me immense support beyond just art instruction. I became more knowledgeable about myself, and about the world in different forms and shapes ..."
Life in Toronto has become a daily struggle for many. From rising homelessness to food insecurity, challenges facing our community are overwhelming.
You can make a difference today and help improve the lives of more than 47,000 vulnerable people.
With your support, we provide over 835,000 meals and snacks each year through our supportive housing locations, after-school programs, youth services, community dining and more!
Learn more about people helped by our programs: https://tngcommunityto.org/Building-Communities/Your-Stories/Harriet-Catherine-Securing-healthy-food
The measure of a truly compassionate and just society lies in how we care for our most vulnerable members. At TNGCS we've always provided the highest-quality programs and services to support people in need. But that's not enough. We must tackle the systemic injustices and inequalities that persist at every level of society, from the local to the national and its why we will always work collaboratively with our community to develop innovative solutions and build a more equitable future for all.
We believe overdose prevention is a human right, and we will not stand by while this harmful bill goes unchallenged. Together, we will continue to fight for the health, safety, and dignity of all.
Join us in this movement! Read the full challenge on our website and show your support.
https://tngcommunityto.org/News/Articles/Featured/The-Neighbourhood-Group-Community-Services-Files-C
#FightBill223 #SaveLives #OverdosePreventionIsAHumanRight #SCSSaveLives
We are arguing that the Act violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is unconstitutional, as it infringes on Canada’s jurisdiction over criminal law.
TNGCS CEO Bill Sinclair was also grateful for the support at today's press conference from former Toronto mayors Barbara Hall and John Sewell. They eloquently reinforced the importance of SCS facilities for caring for all of our city's residents.
TNG Community Services is challenging the Community Care and Recovery Act (Bill 223), a bill that forces the closure of at least 10 Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS) across Ontario, including our Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS).
TNGCS, alongside applicants Katie Resendes and Kitchener-based Jean-Pierre Aubry Forgues, is taking legal action and seeking a court order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
https://tngcommunityto.org/News/Articles/Featured/The-Neighbourhood-Group-Community-Services-Files-C
