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Let’s get children in Toronto moving and connecting outside! We’re supporting community-driven projects through #FreeToPlay. Have questions about applying? Join our first virtual office hours on December 17 to get answers—register now to secure your spot! torontofoundation.ca/free-to-play/
Free to Play. Questions about applying? Join us December 17 at 2PM
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! Use this opportunity to support local, high-impact organizations and make your generosity go further. Check out our resources to give thoughtfully and discover new ways to make a difference:

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Need ideas for Giving Tuesday? Three covers of Toronto Foundation’s Good to Give Guides. Torontofoundation.ca
December 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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We’re excited to share that our President & CEO, Sharon Avery, will be on a #SFWF2025 panel exploring Philanthropic Investment for Impact, alongside Alifia Doriwala, Co-Chief Investment Officer at RockCreek.
Sustainable Finance World Forum 2025. Nov 22nd – Dec 2nd 2025. Photo of Sharon Avery, President and CEO at Toronto Foundation. She will be speaking on December 2 at 10am in the Philanthropic Investment Panel. Register now Maat@setsi.ca.
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Are you a seasoned engagement and development manager who’d be energized by a new growth strategy and by delivering exemplary stewardship to our fundholders? Apply to join our team today! bit.ly/4nwcvkJ

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We’re hiring. Manager, Fundholder Engagement and Development. Apply by November 17.
October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Generosity from our fundholders and legacy donors means 26 more organizations are getting the support they need — advancing climate action, menstrual equity and civic engagement in Toronto and so much more. Read the full story: bit.ly/4hakthP
26 more grantees. More community support and potential, realized. Thanks to the generosity of 30+ fundholders, including many who chose to leave a legacy gift, we are funding 26 more organizations that applied for Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants. Meet the grantees. Arts, Culture and recreation. Art City In St. James Town, Maple Leaf Theatre for Social Responsibility (Mixed Company Theatre), Orchestra Toronto, Reelworld Foundation, Shoot For Peace, Stay Golden, Story Planet, Beat the Streets. Education and employment. Endless Possibilities and Hope Development Organization, OneChild Network & Support Inc., Vermont Square Parent-Child Mother Goose program(P-CMGP), 42 Voices, Afro Canadian Development Inc., CloudTronix Professional Services Inc (HR Purpose), The African Centre for Refugees in Ontario -Canada (ACFROC), Women Focus Canada Inc.
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Founded in 1982, @Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company, sharing First Nations cultural values with all people through theatre, dance and multi-disciplinary art. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Two people standing and performing. They are both holding pieces of paper in their hands and one person is looking down at the page. Native Earth Performing Arts. Good to Give Guide logo. Native Earth Performing Arts. Since 1989, Native Earth Performing Art’s Weesageechak Festival has developed over 100 new dance and theatre works, earning local, national and international acclaim. Learn more about Native Earth Performing Arts in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre supports the downtown Indigenous community, fostering spiritual and personal growth through counselling, material assistance and direct services. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of five people sitting on chairs and playing handheld drums. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Good to Give Guide logo. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. After years of advocacy by Council Fire for a permanent cultural space at City Hall, the 20,650 sq ft Spirit Garden opened in September 2024. The project responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 82, which urges government to install Residential Schools Monument in every capital city to honour survivors and all the children who never returned home. Learn more about Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Anduhyaun, meaning “our home” in Ojibwa, provides shelter and transitional housing for Indigenous women and children escaping violence, while reconnecting them with culture and community. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of Anduhyaun’s kitchen and outdoor space. Anduhyaun. Good to Give Guide logo. Quote from Anduhyaun: “This work is deeply personal. My paternal grandmother and great-grandmother are amongst the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW). We’re offering supports that keep families in touch or together—even if they’re struggling. That heals families and communities.” Learn more about Anduhyaun in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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ENAGB honors Indigenous youth voices, autonomy and nurtures the next generation of leaders through youth-led programs, the ENAGB Youth Council, and land-based learning. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of five people smiling and posing for a photo. ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency. Good to Give Guide logo. ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency. In 2026 ENAGB will launch their Competition Powwow at Woodbine Park. This large-scale cultural gathering has been a long-term vision of the Youth Council and will welcome thousands of dancers and visitors from across Turtle Island, celebrating Indigenous identity, resilience and community pride. Learn more about ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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From baby baskets to scholarships, Wigwamen supports Indigenous tenants at every stage of life, weaving together housing, care and community. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Architectural rendering of Wigwamen’s new affordable housing development in Scarborough. Wigwamen. Good to Give Guide logo. Wigwamen owns and operates more than 875 units in 137 locations across Toronto—making them Ontario’s largest urban Indigenous housing provider. Learn more about Wigwamen in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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The Urban Indigenous Education Centre aims to enhance Indigenous student wellbeing and achievement and ensure Indigenous education for all educators and students in the TDSB. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image of students wearing orange shirts posing for a class photo. Urban Indigenous Education Centre. Good to Give Guide logo. Urban Indigenous Education Centre. Opportunities are created for learning from and with Indigenous communities through partnerships and professional learning, infusing Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum for all students. Learn more about Urban Indigenous Education Centre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Tungasuvvingat Inuit is a one-stop resource and support centre, offering nearly 30 programs from youth services to crisis intervention for Inuit in Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Tungasuvvingat Inuit. TI is the only Inuit-specific service organization of its kind in urban Canada. As the population of Inuit living outside of Inuit Nunangat now exceeds 40%, TI is recognized as a leading advocate for urban Inuit. Learn more about Tungasuvvingat Inuit in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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ALFDC strengthens Indigenous communities through employment, training, childcare and housing projects, supporting both urban and on-reserve communities across Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of small structure being constructed. Three people are building the structure. Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle. Good to Give Guide logo. Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle. The ALFDC provides employment and training programs and services through seven Local Delivery Mechanisms (LDMs) located throughout Ontario. Learn more about Aboriginal Legal Services in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Nishnawbe Homes offers safe, affordable housing for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across the Greater Toronto Area, Peel, and Oshawa. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Nishnawbe Homes logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Learn more about Nishnawbe Homes in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Aboriginal Legal Services is reshaping justice for Indigenous peoples with advocacy, Gladue Courts and community-led alternatives that break cycles of incarceration and support healing. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of four people standing and posing for a photo. Three are holding framed certifcates. Aboriginal Legal Services. Good to Give Guide logo. Aboriginal Legal Services. ALS worked with the Ontario Court of Justice to create the first Indigenous Peoples’ Court/Gladue Courts, which handle the cases of Indigenous persons who have been charged with a criminal offence and applies Canadian law, but also include Indigenous cultural practices and concepts of justice, such as restorative justice. Learn more about Aboriginal Legal Services in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Born out of the pandemic, Call Auntie has grown into a vital clinic offering reproductive health services, family supports and culturally rooted care for Indigenous people. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of three people posing for a photo. They are all carrying red medical backpacks. Call Auntie’s logo can be seen behind them on the door of the building. Call Auntie. Good to Give Guide logo. Quote from Call Auntie: “We help keep families together, build community and contribute to an Indigenous community that is connected through culture, wellness and kinship.” Learn more about Call Auntie in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Oahas delivers culturally respectful HIV/AIDS prevention and support for Indigenous people in Ontario, addressing both basic needs and spiritual wellbeing. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas. Oahas staff work with community members and families to access the basic needs for optimal health, including income, housing, food, employment and positive working conditions. Learn more about Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Ontario Native Women's Association supports Indigenous women and families through advocacy, programs and cultural preservation, ensuring access to justice, health, education and safety across Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Ontario Native Women's Association logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Ontario Native Women's Association. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage, may live their best life. Learn more about Ontario Native Women's Association in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Multi-year, unrestricted funding allows organizations to move beyond short-term survival and dream bigger for their communities. We met with our Deacon Legacy grantees to hear just how transformative this support can be. Read the full reflection: torontofoundation.ca/from-the-pond-to-the-lake
Photo of Deacon Legacy grantees. Quote from a grantee: “This funding allowed us to move from the pond to the lake.” The Deacon Legacy Grants honour the wishes of our legacy donors. In June, as the latest cycle came to a close, we brought our grantee organizations together to reflect on what was possible because of the support of these donors. Across all organizations, one message rang clear: unrestricted, multi-year funding changes the game. Photos from Deacon Legacy grantees. Read the full reflection and check out the grantee photos: torontofoundation.ca
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Whether it’s finishing high school, pursuing college or training in skilled trades, Miziwe Biik has been empowering Indigenous people in Toronto for over 30 years. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Miziwe Biik logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Quote from Miziwe Biik: “Housing is the biggest issue facing our community. There isn’t enough affordable housing for people to stay in while they complete employment training, many live in shelters.” Learn more about Miziwe Biik in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Anishnawbe Health Toronto provides culturally rooted care for thousands of Indigenous people in Toronto each year, with 6,500+ mental health visits and 1,200+ traditional healing sessions in 2024 alone. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of 2 people posing for a photo. One is standing and leaning on a railing on a wall and the other is in a wheelchair. Anishnawbe Health Foundation. Good to Give Guide logo. Quote from Anishnawbe Health Toronto Client: “Attending ceremonies provides a sense of identity, builds confidence, provides positive support. I am learning to become whole through my identity and culture.” Learn more about Anishnawbe Health Foundation in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Since 1962, the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto has been a hub for community, culture, and connection — offering programs, language classes, and the Cedar Basket Gift Shop featuring Indigenous artists. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image of an Indigenous dancer. Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. Good to Give Guide logo. Many business owners who have products in the Cedar Basket Gift Shop graduated from the centre’s Indigenous BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) program. Since it started in 2018, over 250 participants have graduated and over 150 have gone on to start new businesses in Toronto and across Canada. Learn more about Native Canadian Centre of Toronto in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The Centre for Indigenous Theatre is the only school of its kind in Canada, offering training, performances and programs rooted in Indigenous teachings and artistic expression. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Photo of actors on stage holding their arms in the air. Centre for Indigenous Theatre. Good to Give Guide logo. Quote from Centre for Indigenous Theatre: “By honouring and strengthening Indigenous performance through deepening the transfer of Indigenous knowledge as it relates to performance, we continue to not only build and grow the arts sector but very specifically the Indigenous arts sector.” Learn more about Centre for Indigenous Theatre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes helps Indigenous families in Toronto overcome poverty and discrimination through affordable housing rooted in cultural integrity. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes logo. Good to Give Guide logo. Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes offers 87 units of subsidized rental accommodations in Scarborough to First Nations, Métis and Inuit families, following a rent-geared-to-income model. Learn more about Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Urban Indigenous populations experience some of the greatest health and socio-economic disparities in the country. TYRMC builds connection, education and community for Métis people in Toronto and York Regions. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image of 7 people smiling and holding a Métis flag (blue flag with a white infinity sign). Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC). Good to Give Guide logo. TYRMC supports 1,500 Métis community members in the Toronto and York regions with resources and cultural programming, centred around Métis identity and the revitalization of traditional knowledge. Learn more about TYRMC in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive
September 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM