Join Grassy Narrows youth and community members at River Run 2026 as they walk and ride for mercury justice and environmental justice. 📅 Sept. 23 | 12 PM 📍 Grange Park, Toronto freegrassy.net/river-run-20...

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River Run Rally 2026 🌊🌊🌊 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 12pm | Toronto RSVP: freegrassy.net/river-run-20... Join Grassy Narrows youth and community members as they travel 1,700km to demand mercury justice #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

We can’t wait to see you at the #CabbagetownFestival tomorrow! 🎉 Stop by to learn about our programs, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, and meet our team. We’re excited to connect with the community!

Volunteers Needed at Teesdale Community Food Bank! Help us make a difference in the Teesdale community by supporting our food bank and helping ensure neighbours have access to healthy, nutritious food. Volunteer shifts: Morning: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Afternoon: 1:30–6:00 p.m.

Meet Kelly. 💙 New to Canada, Kelly navigated pregnancy and motherhood without extended family nearby. Through our Perinatal Program, she found resources, support and a community of other mothers. After completing our Peer Leader Program, Kelly now gives back by supporting other newcomers.

What's behind the sharp increase in overdose calls across Ontario? Our CEO, Bill Sinclair, spoke with CBC about the real impacts of supervised consumption site closures and what we're seeing on the ground through KMOPS. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Good food, great music, and even better company! You're invited to the Golden Moments 11 Main Open House on July 8th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come check out our Adult Day Program space, meet the TNG Community Services team, and learn more about our programs and services. We can't wait to see you!

Know a student who wants to get involved in their community? Our Student Volunteer Fair is a chance to meet local organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn how to get involved. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Tomorrow is the #TNGChallenge! We're getting moving, connecting with our community, and coming together to support seniors across Toronto. Every donation helps seniors access the programs, care, and support they need to live with dignity. Support here: tngcommunityto.akaraisin.com/ui/tngchalle...

Celebrating #SeniorsMonth, we were pleased to join community partners at the Seniors Resource Fair. It was a great opportunity to share our services, connect with community members, and learn about the incredible work happening across the community! Learn more: tngcommunityto.org/programs-ser...

"Bill Sinclair, executive director of the Neighbourhood Group, said traffic to the facility has increased 400 per cent over the past year to 1,600 visits per month as other sites have closed." Read more: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Canada’s opioid deaths are falling but it’s masking another problem, advocates say

Ottawa has been tracking opioid deaths for 10 years and over that time more than 56,000 people have died from an accidental overdose.

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Finding a job has become increasingly difficult for many young people across Toronto. Listen to our CEO, Bill Sinclair, on CBC discussing the challenges facing youth job seekers and why creating more summer jobs matters: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Pride is not just a moment — it’s a movement! This Pride Month 2026, we stand with the powerful message of “We Won’t Stop” — a celebration of resilience, pride, and the ongoing fight for equality and justice for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. #Pride2026

Join us as we celebrate Game Changers’ expansion to Scarborough, the launch of Let Me Be Honest, and the Brick & Sole showcase. Bringing together service providers, funders, and community members committed to reducing youth violence in Toronto. www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-chang...

Maggie Helwig's book Encampment offers an important look at homelessness, community response, and advocacy in Canada. Grounded in lived experience, the book encourages thoughtful reflection on housing insecurity and the importance of compassion and collective care: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj6a...

Maggie Helwig, 2026 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing Winner

YouTube video by Writers' Trust of Canada

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🌷 Spring into success with us! Join our Open House on Tuesday, May 5th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at 3036 Danforth Ave (near Victoria Park Station). ✨ Learn about our employment programs ✨ Meet our team & tour the space ✨ Enjoy snacks + win prizes Drop by, and see how we can support your next step!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, let’s reach out a little more, listen a little better, and stay connected.💚 From May 4–10, we also recognize Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada, with the theme: Come Together, Canada. Stronger connections, better mental health. #MentalHealth

We’re excited to share that Let Me Be Honest: 28 Young Artists on Surviving an Uncertain World has been featured by CBC as one of this spring’s Canadian reads. Through young artists’ perspectives, it explores navigating adolescence in a changing world. Order now: www.annickpress.com/Books/L/Let-...

For this year’s theme, “Ignite Volunteerism,” we celebrated with a camping-inspired appreciation event bringing volunteers together through shared moments of connection. Our volunteers are truly the heart and soul of the work we do. Their time, care, and dedication make our work possible.💙

🌷 Spring into success with us! Join our Open House on Tuesday, May 5th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at 3036 Danforth Ave (near Victoria Park Station). ✨ Learn about our employment programs ✨ Meet our team & tour the space ✨ Enjoy snacks + win prizes Drop by, and see how we can support your next step!

Give your broken items a second life! Join us on Saturday, April 25, at 349 Ontario St for our Repair Café! Learn how to fix household items with the help of skilled volunteers — free of charge. Let’s reduce waste together this Earth Month. Got repair skills? We’re also looking for volunteers!

Join us for our Meals on Wheels & Transportation Services Open House 📅 March 27 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 25 Waterman Ave Be part of March for Meals 2026, celebrating the impact of Meals on Wheels across Ontario. Meet our team and learn more about our programs!

“I’m not sure whether people will make the trip, or in fact, they will just use unsafely, or as we’ve observed, people will start using (on public transit), people are using in public libraries,” Sinclair says. Read more: toronto.citynews.ca/2026/03/19/t... #SitesSavesLives

Toronto's donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout

Joanne Simons, CEO of Casey House, says her team was “devastated” to learn the province was defunding the seven sites.

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Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 Celebrating the women who uplift our communities every day. Together, we continue working toward gender equality. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Today! Join us for the GIVE TO GAIN rally this #IWD2026. The indoor rally begins at 11:00 am at OISE, 252 Bloor Street West. The march will begin at 1:00 pm. 📍 Meet-up: 10 AM – 349 Ontario St Let’s amplify voices and move gender equality forward. #GiveToGain

February is Black History Month! We reflect on, recognize, and celebrate the history, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black communities across generations. Join us for an event at our Corner Drop-In featuring Brie Berry Crossfield speaking on Racism, Disability and Housing Rights:

Join us for the Annual Senior Health Fair on March 4, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1083 Pape Avenue. An engaging informative day full of resources and fun! RSVP by February 20 to amanda.capes@tngcs.org! Supported by the #OACAO and funded by #ONgov.

Great opinion piece in The Toronto Star today on how supervised consumption sites are not creating a problem—they are responding to one. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Doug Ford called supervised consumption sites “the worst thing ever.” New research says that isn’t true

New data suggests that consumption sites do not cause crime to spike.

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We spoke at the #TorontoBudgetCommittee, advocating for youth employment and community supports. Here’s a list of some deputations by TNG Community Services and its partners: tngcommunityto.org/Building-Com...

We heard you like pancakes! Join us for our Pancake Tuesday-Employment and Training Centre Open House on Feb 17, 9 am to 12 noon at 1415 Bathurst St. Meet our team, tour the centre, learn about employment programs, enjoy breakfast, and win prizes.

Toronto City Council votes on the 2026 budget Feb 10. The proposals increase supports like tenant services, library hours, and TTC fare capping — but our communities need more. We’re getting our signs ready and joining @planningtoronto.bsky.social and partners at the rally to make our voices heard!