ASAAP is committed to providing culturally responsive holistic health promotion and support services for people from SAMEIC (South Asian, Middle Eastern, Indo-Caribbean) and other related communities who are LGBTQ+ and/or living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV and related health conditions. Our services are offered in English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Nepali, Arabic, Farsi, and Turkish. Support in other languages may be available based on availability of staff and/or volunteers.
The AWO provides settlement services to all newcomers, with a special focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war and persecution. The AWO has welcomed newcomers from around the world, including Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa, assisting them in the first stages of their settlement process. These first steps taken by newcomers, finding a home, work, learning English, and finding out about Canada’s legal system and health care are all crucial to ensuring that each newcomer has a foundation for building a healthy life in Canada.
Established in 2000, Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS) is the oldest ethnic community agency serving community members in this neighborhood and has a long-standing record of running seniors & youth engagement programs in the Taylor Massey and Oakridge areas. BCS provides community supports services, settlement services, health navigation supports, sports & recreational activities, volunteer & leadership program, and conduct community research on various community issues. The mission of BCS is “Helping people help themselves” by delivering services to newcomers, seniors, youth, and children groups through advocacy, referrals, skill development and partnerships. BCS’s Vision: Creating a vibrant community and living in harmony.
BCCS is a non-profit, charitable organization that helps newcomers and long-time residents integrate into Canadian society through knowledge, skills, and other support. BCCS is run entirely by volunteers and community partners, with financial support from our donors and government grants for special programs.
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre is a Charity. BBNC strives to address Inequality , provide access to all while promoting wellness at every stage in life
Breast Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research. With a focus on precision oncology (personalized care), it is the only national breast cancer organization in Canada that has a clear mandate to raise money for research and advocate and educate on the progress of new research evidence.
Each year, Canada welcomes more than 20,000 refugees, many of them survivors of torture and war. As Canadians, we all want to see these newcomers integrate successfully. We want them to become productive citizens and be happy in their new journey. For this to happen, they must have the opportunity to heal from their trauma. CCVT is the link to that healing. We provide treatment, tools and support that allow refugees to heal from trauma and become active community members.
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is an organization dedicated to the empowerment, equality and equity of all Muslim women in Canada. Our mission is to affirm the identities of Canadian Muslim women and promote their lived experiences through community engagement, public policy, stakeholder engagement and amplified awareness of the social injustices that Muslim women and girls endure in Canada, while advocating for their diverse needs and equipping local CCMW chapters with the necessary resources to maximize national efforts and mobilize local communities to join the movement.
Canadian Pakistani Support Group Association (CPSG) is a registered charitable organization BN # 703421511RR0001. The great drive of support, building resilience and creating opportunities for needy immigrant and refugee families started with small-scale direct support. Our small initiatives later became a strong movement and recognition for our impact groups as a trusted forum for all in need specifically women, children, and youth. Since our humble start in 2017, we are serving our clients through diversified programs and activities.
The primary objective of the Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre (CanTYD) is to improve the lives of Tamil youth by collaborating with educational institutions, parents, and young professionals to promote student achievements, reduce dropout rates, and youth violence; further to preparing for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. CanTYD connects with youth from underserved communities as well as newcomer Tamil youth in Toronto, through our various programs and resources that encourage the development of healthy living skills and lifestyle choices. The organization also provides a safe space to access resources for our youth to foster their areas of interest and passion.
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses is a not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to helping internationally educated nurses (IENs) become Registered Nurses (RNs) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and re-establish their careers in the Canadian health care system. CARE Centre provides several programs and supports tailored to meet the needs of newcomer nurses at any stage of their journey.
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Carefirst) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1976. We provide a full range of community, social and health care services in the Greater Toronto Area including York Region and Mississauga. With a collective effort of over 500 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, Carefirst is now serving over 10,000 clients every year.
Over the past 55 years, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to a worldly institution, with a presence in countries such as China, India, South Korea and Brazil. Our focus has always been on preparing graduates to enter the workforce while teaching our students to be leaders. We’ve worked hard to build lasting partnerships with local communities while preparing our graduates to succeed globally – work we are confident has led to our #1 ranking in the Greater Toronto Area for graduate satisfaction.
For over 70 years, COSTI has empowered individuals and strengthened communities through integrated settlement, employment, language, housing and social services. Operating from 17 locations across the GTA, COSTI delivers comprehensive services through multilingual staff fluent in 60+ languages.
Incorporated as a nonpforit organizaiton on Dec 1, 2022, CAAT-Community Alliance for Accessible Treatment is built on the proud legacy of the Committee for Accessible AIDS treatment, that has been at the forefront for advancing care access and empowerment for racialized and newcomer communities living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS since its inception in 1999. Over the last 23 years, through many innovative educational, community mobilization, capacity building, service planning, and community driven research initiatives, the CAAT communities have championed our mission towards building a stigma and discrimination free society wh
Durham Tamil Association is a non-profit, organization. It was formed in 2000 with the fundamental goal of providing an opportunity for Durham Tamil youths and adults to unite and participate in activities that enhance Tamil culture. DTA’s vision is to enable our youth to be pioneers in any profession they choose and be a role model in caring for elders and assist the needy in our community and our homeland.
Elizabeth Fry Toronto delivers gender based, trauma informed services and advocates for justice and equity for women and non binary people who are criminalized and their families
Our organization has provided a broad range of supports to survivors of violence and contributed to thought leadership on how to eradicate gender-based violence for over 40 years. For decades, we have tirelessly fought to raise awareness of — and end — individualized and systemic violence in our communities.
Epilepsy Toronto is the place where Torontonians living with epilepsy and other seizure disorders can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people.
Evergreen provides community based supportive services to individuals and their families in Markham, Stouffville and Thornhill, who are living with a life-threatening illness, caregiving, or coping with the death of a loved one.
In 2024, Family Service Toronto marked 110 years as one of the city’s oldest and most vital social service organizations. FST started as the Neighbourhood Workers Association (NWA) in 1914 when a group of volunteers came together to address the growing levels of poverty faced by many families in the city.
Findhelp Information Services is a Toronto-based nonprofit that connects people to the health, social, and community services they need while helping systems work better for the communities they serve. Through 211, its free and confidential 24/7 navigation service, trained service navigators help individuals find supports such as housing, food programs, mental health services, and financial assistance. Beyond 211, Findhelp partners with governments and community organizations to deliver sector-wide information and referral services, maintain comprehensive databases of community resources, build digital platforms used across the social services sector, and generate data insights that help identify service gaps and improve access to supports.
We provide counselling and community support services to help individuals, couples, families and groups manage their daily lives.
To empower the under-served communities in Scarborough North and Markham South through the delivery of diverse services and programs, and the promotion of local engagement. By using a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach while prioritizing cultural sensitivity and eliminating language barriers to address community concerns, we hope to enable individuals to reach their full potential.
Harbhajan lost his long battle with alcohol use disorder in 2015. As a family, we encountered many challenges in our efforts to find help and those experiences are not uncommon. Despite the prevalence of addiction and alcohol use disorder within the Punjabi community, mental illness and addiction remain stigmatized, leaving those seeking help feeling isolated and disconnected from their community.
The ICWA is an organization that helps individuals regardless of their background, gender, race and age. We host classes during the year to help newcomers adjust to the community here and give them a place to make connections. With a couple workshops, events and get-together scattered across the months, we create welcoming places for everyone to interact and feel connected.
Job Skills, a non-profit charitable community-based employment, and training organization has successfully delivered employment solutions since 1988 across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and neighbouring regions. Today, the agency provides employment, employer, business, and newcomer services and programs in the York and Peel Regions.
Career-first education built by real practitioners. We help newcomers and working adults gain in-demand skills for high-trust roles in Canada’s healthcare and business sectors.
Founded in 1988 as the Metro Labour Education Centre (MLEC), the Labour Education Centre is committed to helping workers, potential workers and all members of our community access decent work and to moving communities towards social, economic and environmental justice. We strive to deliver training and education programs that transform the lives of historically disadvantaged groups by increasing their employability and their ability to participate as engaged citizens in their communities.
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) provides legal help in English and French for financially eligible low‑income Ontarians. Since forming under the Legal Aid Services Act of 1998 (LASA, 1998), LAO has become a vital part of a strong justice system, providing high-quality legal services in: family law, refugee and immigration law, criminal law and mental health law
Leah Sultan-Khan
I am a Health Education Specialist & Community Engagement professional with 20 years combined experience in the community, hospital, government and international development sectors. My career path has included roles in: project management; program planning; curriculum development; outreach; advocacy; and teaching/training. I hold a Doctorate and certification in Health Education and Masters in Comparative, International and Development Education. I am committed to improving health through education by addressing patient’s informational needs across the care continuum and engaging them as partners in shared decision making to achieve health equity and improve their quality of life.
Markham Arts Council serves as a vibrant community hub dedicated to celebrating and uniting the diverse artistic talents of Markham. Through events, workshops, and initiatives, we support local artists and encourage community engagement in the arts. We bring together the local art scene by organizing and promoting events that showcase creativity. From high-energy cultural celebrations and artist showcases to providing resources and networking opportunities, we cultivate a thriving environment for the arts in Markham.
MCIS Language Solutions is a Toronto-based non-profit that has evolved into a model social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 35 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 5,000 interpreters, translators, voice artists, transcriptionists, training facilitators, and other language professionals, MCIS provides a full suite of language solutions: from language interpretation, translation and transcription to localization, training and training development for government, legal, police services and healthcare organizations in 300+ languages.
Located just east of the Meadowvale Town Centre, Meadowvale Community Centre and Library overlooks Lake Aquitaine and the surrounding parklands.
METRAC works with individuals, communities and institutions to change ideas, actions and policies with the goal of ending violence against women and youth. Delivering relevant and boundary-breaking services and programs, we focus on education and prevention and use innovative tools to build safety, justice and equity.
NeighbourLink North York is a locally based Christian community development organization. Our mission is to engage and empower neighbours to care for each other in practical, relational, and sustainable ways that give everyone the opportunity to live out their potential. Our goal is to expand programs and services that reduce social isolation, alleviate food insecurity, address community gaps and empower vulnerable populations such as seniors, single mothers, their children and youth, and individuals with disabilities, by coming together to build a strong volunteer network, increase community partnerships, and enhance local resources.
Our name is Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto. The NEW in our name reflects our mission, which is to empower newcomer women and their families in building a life in Canada. We’ve been doing this since 1983 when a group of Latin American refugees founded the non-profit agency. In December 2019 we were awarded an international Peace Award for serving immigrants and newcomers.
We are a nonprofit organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers.
The OCO works collaboratively with caregivers, healthcare providers and other organizations to improve the caregiving experience. How? By finding ways to make existing services more broadly available. By ensuring all caregivers, regardless of age, disease, diagnosis, or location within the province can access support. By identifying gaps, and working with partners to find new ways to fill them
