Past Events

Interested in learning more about Community Foundations? Rahul Bhardwaj, the President and CEO of Toronto Community Foundation (TCF), will be joining us to talk about the role of TCF in Toronto.

For over 25 years, TCF has been connecting philanthropy to community needs and opportunities. TCF works with individuals, families, corporations and not-for-profit organizations to carry out their charitable objectives and address emerging community issues.

Part of the work of TCF is to provide grants and help high-impact community organizations connect with donors. You may be familiar with TCF's publication called Toronto’s Vital Signs®, their annual report card on the health of our city, which identifies the issues and trends across the areas that determine our community’s quality of life. Vital Ideas is their companion resource which uses the Vital Signs® framework as a foundation for action to improve Toronto’s quality of life. Vital Ideas Grants of up to $30,000 are available for local, high-impact community initiatives. Rahul will be joined by one of their Vital Ideas grant recipients who will share more about the work their organization is doing in the community.
 

East Scarborough Storefront, Vital Idea recipient
Anne Gloger, Manager

Anne won the City's Access, Equity and Human Rights Award last year for her work with the East Scarborough Storefront.

The East Scarborough Storefront is a partnership of residents and services working together to create a thriving community in East Scarborough. The 35 Storefront agencies offer services, resources and supports in a community setting. The Storefront is "one stop shopping" for settlement, legal, health, employment services. It is also a place where people can ask for help and connect with their community.

Visits to its 35 agencies have increased dramatically since the Storefront opened its doors in 2001, reaching more than 5,400 in March 2004. Agencies from across Toronto continue to bring their initiative, enthusiasm and expertise to the people of East Scarborough. Close to 200 volunteers a year contribute their time and skill to their community through Storefront initiatives.

This unique collaborative approach continues to support the people of East Scarborough as they struggle to stay healthy in the face of poverty, isolation and neglect. The Storefront continues to help connect people who want help with the right services and organizations, when they need them.

Get to know your fellow partners in a casual setting over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Please consider inviting at least one person who you think would make a strong addition to our partner team.

Presentations by the 3 agencies up for consideration for our funding and volunteer teams for our first investment cycle. Partners will vote to determine which agency will be selected. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

A discussion led by Lynn Eakin on the topic of challenges non-profits face in attaining funding for building capacity. This interactive learning session aims to broaden our understanding of why grant makers need to fund not only important programs, but also the resources and infrastructure needed to make these programs happen.

Delivered by Opportunity for Advancement, a non-profit organization that works to enhance and improve the quality of life for women who experience barriers to achieving independence and self-reliance.