Toronto Foundation

This week is National AccessAbility week! It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and shine a light on the individuals and organizations working to break down barriers. Get to know some of the organizations in Toronto doing this work: bit.ly/3H9SsJp

📣 Your Toronto this week: Here's what's happening in our network that should be on your radar. 🔹 Join Maytree on May 26 for Five Good Ideas for building a human-centred workplace in the AI era: https://lnkd.in/gFKPAMJ3 🔹 Applications are open for the Downie Wenjack Fund Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic and educational activities. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gUak_2Bw 🔹 Join Imagine Canada on May 29 to learn more about the hidden biases in AI, how these biases affect decision-making and accessibility and practical steps for ethical AI adoption: https://lnkd.in/gcxzmZxC 

This weekend is Doors Open Toronto! Your chance to explore Toronto behind the scenes, discover hidden histories and explore impactful spaces including local nonprofits.

New! The Indigenous Good to Give Guide is out now! https://lnkd.in/givjZtNa Celebrating culture. Advocacy. Providing community supports and services. These are just a few ways that Indigenous-led and serving organizations continue to show up for First Nations, Inuit and Métis folks in this city.  Over 80,000 Indigenous people live in Toronto. Most are born here, but many migrate looking for opportunities. More and more Indigenous youth call this place home.   It’s been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Report was released. Let’s continue to uplift and support Indigenous people, but let’s also do better. Together let’s double down on a commitment to learning, acting, showing up as allies and in community, and through our philanthropy.    With this Good to Give Guide, developed in partnership with Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC), you can start by getting to know the dozens of Toronto's Indigenous-led and focused organizations serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in this city. Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle Aboriginal Legal Services Inc. Anishnawbe Health Foundation Association For Native Development In The Performing And Visual Arts Call Auntie Centre For Indigenous Theatre Enagb Indigenous Youth Agency Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes imagineNATIVE Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Native Earth Performing Arts Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto Nishnawbe Homes TASSC Toronto Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society Toronto & York Region Metis Council Urban Indigenous Education Centre Wigwamen Incorporated

By participating in the 2025 State of the Sector survey, you are contributing to high-quality, representative data that reflects the reality of the nonprofit sector. Share your experience to help paint an accurate picture and help shape our sector’s future: https://lnkd.in/gefDZiwx

📣 Your Toronto this week: Here's what's happening in our network that should be on your radar. 🔹 Everyone is invited to the official launch of the National Black Disability Coalition. An initiative led by the Ase Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities, bringing together voices nationwide to identify systemic gaps, strengthen leadership, and drive transformative change. 🗓️ May 27 https://lu.ma/fkqzy71x   🔹 Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience | Centre canadien pour la résilience numérique is hosting a webinar - Unlocking Digital Skills for Success: Solutions to Empower your Nonprofit. They’ll be looking at key findings from recent research that explore the real-world application of the Digital Skills Plus Framework and discuss sector-wide implications with leading experts.  🗓️ May 27 https://lnkd.in/gYr3Wa2F 🔹 CensusAggregator is a free data aggregator, making it easy to create custom geographic regions and aggregate common census variables for those areas. Developed by Purpose Analytics, the tool uses data from the 2021 Canadian census. https://lnkd.in/g8a6ydyY

📣 Your Toronto this week: Here's what's happening in our network that should be on your radar. 🔹 Don’t miss Toronto’s Jane's Walk 2025 festival happening this weekend all around the city. 🗓️ May 2-4 https://lnkd.in/e2mRD2_j 🔹Nia Centre for the Arts is bringing The Met Gala to Toronto for a night that celebrates the legacy, creativity, and craftsmanship of Black Dandyism. Tickets $20. 🗓️ May 10: https://lnkd.in/g2qvdkJr 🔹 ASE’s THRIVE Knowledge Series, From Arrival to Belonging is a one-stop roadmap connecting Black immigrants and refugees with disabilities to services, supports and community. 🗓️ May 31 https://lnkd.in/gbv2UKnh 🔹 Thinking of joining a non-profit Board of Directors? EPIC Leadership is back with it’s 5th Annual EPIC Board Networking and Education event. Join diverse Board members for an in-person panel discussion followed by intentional networking sessions centered around non-profit board opportunities. This is a ticketed event. 🗓️ June 24 https://lnkd.in/gSFVPddw

📣 Your Toronto this week: Here's what's happening in our network that should be on your radar. 🔹 Apply now for the Local Leadership Grant. It provides $5,000 for resident-led community groups to help them inspire their neighbourhoods with events and activities: https://lnkd.in/dGicaNbw 🔹 It’s National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3. Check out Volunteer Canada’s toolkit, events and join the celebration https://lnkd.in/g8F9wZ26 🔹 After the federal election, The Circle on Philanthropy is hosting a virtual gathering for Indigenous, Black and racialized philanthropic professionals to come together in community to reflect, care and discuss the post-election landscape bit.ly/3SbzX9r 🔹 Volunteering during these turbulent times can feel out of reach for many of us. Volunteer Toronto offers some practical tips to balance giving back while taking care of yourself bit.ly/3EJzBDW  

The climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here and happening now. This #EarthDay, let’s support the planet and the organizations working every day to protect it: https://lnkd.in/gD-xkQYj    Also stay tuned this fall as we team up with Evergreen Canada, City of Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) authority to reimagine Toronto’s ravines.  

📣 Your Toronto this week: Here's what's happening in our network that should be on your radar. 🔹 Looking for some on the ground GTA election coverage? Check out The Local Magazine’s election issue: https://lnkd.in/gWJqea-c 🔹 In the lead up to the federal election The Samara Centre for Democracy has been exploring online civic conversations, this time looking at Canada's biggest subreddit: https://lnkd.in/g9DUpdpi 🔹 Jane's Walk Toronto is coming up May 2-4. Submit your walk, bring your story and help shape the city Deadline to apply is April 24: https://lnkd.in/gFBw-5tx