July 11, 2025: Community Events
Scarborough Summer Fest, July 11, 2025, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto)
For free tickets, contact Simon IP at simon.ip@ccgt.org or 416-292-9293 ext 232
July 12, 2025: Youth Activities and Support, Education
STEMTECH 2025, June 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Brain Tech Robotics)
An immersive experience connecting Black Youth and underrepresented communities with real-world STEM opportunities. Saturday July 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, 473 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, On. Free and all ages welcome.
July 12, 2025: Community Events
Toronto Hakka Festival, June 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto)
July 13, 2025: Work/Job Events
Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence (UPIE), June 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (University of Toronto)
Upskilling Program for Inclusive Excellence (UPIE), a fully funded, year-long initiative designed to support underemployed Black Canadians in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area led by University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. The program aims to reduce income inequality and open doors to long-term economic mobility. Participants will gain in-demand skills and resources, valuable connections, and the confidence to achieve their professional goals.
July 16, 2025: Youth Activities and Support
Young Women’s Leadership Development Program, Wednesday between July 16 and August 20, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Building Strong Futures Presents)
Earn a Certificate of completion, 15 community service hours online, help raise awareness of young women’s issues and have fun building friendships! For self-identified women between the ages of 15 and 19, for free.
July 20, 2025: Youth Activities and Support, Education
Gear Up 4 MAC, overnight from Sunday, July 20 to Friday, July 25, 2025, (Black Student Success Center, McMaster University, and RBC)
This program is scheduled to run all day and overnight at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning. Through the program, participants will receive a comprehensive, holistic and supportive introduction to university life focused on setting them up for academic and social success. Gear Up 4 Mac will be selecting incoming Black undergraduate students (from across Hamilton and the GTA) who have accepted unconditional offers from McMaster University. As a student participating in the program, you will have the chance to gain deeper insight into life at university, to support your transition from high school to post-secondary education.
July 20, 2025: Youth Activities and Support,
AMANI’s Black Youth Advisory Panel (BYAP), Deadline to apply is July 20, 2025 (AMANI)
Established in 2022, the Black Youth Advisory Panel (BYAP) guides the development of AMANI’s work. BYAP is a group of up to 20 Black youth from across the province who meet monthly BYAP members are compensated ($30/hr) for their expertise and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of personal and professional development opportunities.
July 31, 2025: Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed (Regent Park Film Festival)
Help host Regent Park Film Festival’s annual outdoor summer screening series over June and July. Volunteering with RPFF will also give you networking opprotunities, build meaningful connections, FREE food and snacks, allow you to watch films for free, gain new sills, and attend the end of VAACT Gala!
August 1, 2025
Stress and Healthy Aging Lab (uOttawa, TMU)
Free 8-week wellness program for Caregivers of loved ones with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Participants are compensated for their time, designed to reduce stress and promote well-being.
August 4, 2025: Work-Job Events
International Nurses Licensure Assistance Pathway (Progress Career Planning Institute)
The PCPI is looking ahead, their next cohort of their INLAP program will begin on August 4, 2025. INLAP is a 14-week program (Virtual, In-person, or Hybrid) that is instructor led and covers the topics that are crucial to writing and passing the nursing licensure examinations, such as: licensure pathway process, presentations and workshops that cover topics in examinations, essential skills crucial to succeed in the industry, enhancing your language proficiency through instructor led classes and more.
August 18, 2025: Work/Job Events
Get Started in Canada, Aug 18 – Oct 10, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs)
The program is designed to support newcomer women in setting meaningful goals and strengthening their employability skills, while also providing the opportunity to earn micro-certificates. What you will get: Micro-certificates such as WHMIS, Business Writing, Customer Service, and more; Goal-setting support and enhanced job search skills, Increased confidence and workplace communication skills.
August 24, 2025: Community Event
Afro-Carib Fest August 23-24, 2025, 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Heritage Development Centre)
You can experience the best of food, crafts, fashion, and more from our diverse community. Showcasing amazing products and services at the vibrant Afro-Carib Fest, scheduled to take place at Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough on August 23rd and 24th, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm each day.
August 30, 2025: Youth Activities and support
Ships2Shores (Board Reach Canada)
Ships2Shores is a transformative national initiative funded in part by the Government of Canada, that connects underserved youth across Canada through outdoor education and experiential learning. Through sailing, participants develop essential skills like civic engagement, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and community service. By overcoming challenges and building lasting connections, they grow into confident young leaders who are ready to thrive in both personal and professional environments. The youth in the program directly contribute to over 61,000 hours of community service, showcasing the meaningful impact they make in their communities.
August 30, 2025: Youth Activities and support, Volunteer Opportunities
U+ Youth Volunteer Connect Program (U+ Toastmasters)
Gain volunteer hours online or in person with U+ Toastmasters and start developing skills for your career. Join a dynamic community dedicated to helping youth and seniors build confidence through public speaking and leadership programs. Free perks and benefits include gaining public speaking experience, developing leadership skills, improving communication, and gaining volunteer hours that count toward official requirements, such as high school graduation.
August 31, 2025: Work-Job Events
Free Job Readiness Program (Dixon Hall)
Dixon Hall Employment Services is excited to launch the second cohort of our pre-employment program, Building Resilience and Skills for Success. This workshop-style program is designed to support job seekers in developing essential skills for employment. Participants will benefit from engaging sessions, snacks and refreshments, as well as TTC tokens to support transportation needs.
August 31
Pathways to ICI New Entrants Bridging Program (Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA))
This program as it helps new people entering into construction with free training and resources. The training includes Introduction to the Construction Landscape, Resume Writing and Interviewing, Soft Skills Development, which are focused on construction-specific scenarios.
August 31, 2025: Mental Health, Community Event
Peer Mediation & Keep it in the 6ix (Manna Initiative, The 6ix)
Looking for great social, emotional and positive workshops? Look no further than Manna Initiative. They offer training thar will assist each child in various areas that will encourage them to grow and recive important strategies for the future
September 1, 2025: Mental Health, Health
Saturday Walking Group, every last Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Hope + Me)
Do you enjoy walking in nature? Are you a family member or caregiver looking to connect with others? Sunnybrook’s Patient and Family Advisory Council resumes its Walking Group for 2025. Join us the last Saturday of each month this season at at Sunnybrook Hospital’s McLaughlin Auditorium.
Sign up by emailing quangvu.mai@sunnybrook.ca
September 9, 2025: Community Events, Support Services
Yellow Shirt Day, September 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Subflower Developmental Services)
Yellow Shirt Day is a day to celebrate, recognize & bring awareness to the continuous work of the support workers in the developmental sector. Visit 1970 Ellesmere Road Unit 1 to help celebrate support workers in our community.
December 1, 2025: Mental Health
Laughter Healing Circle, Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (The Neighbourhood Organization)
If you forgot to laugh because of stress, worries or loneliness, join The Neighbourhood Network’s Laughter Healing Circle. Together, you will laugh as a form of exercise, known as Laughter Yoga. No experience needed. No equipment needed. To register, contact Mike at 416-529-2915
December 1, 2025: Mental Health
Bipolar Peer Support Group, Second and Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:50 p.m. (Hope and Me)
Do you have a loved one, family member, or a friend living with bipolar who needs your informed help? This bi-monthly online support group is for anyone looking to meet and connect with empathetic peers who identify with the challenges of bipolar disorder. Come learn and grow—and talk to someone who’s been there.
December 1, 2025: Education
Saturday English Reading Club (York Education)
Nurture a love of reading and storytelling through small group book discussions, fostering early literacy skills and encouraging a passion for books. 30-minute sessions are open for age groups 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15 every Saturday afternoon.
December 1, 2025: Education
Wednesday French Reading and Speaking Club (York Education)
Practice French reading and comprehension through story books, covering the basics like the alphabet, colours and simple vocabulary. 30-minute sessions are available for age groups 4-8, and 9-15.
December 1, 2025: Education
Mandarin Reading and Writing Fundamentals Club, Wednesdays at 5 :30 – 6:30 p.m. (York Education)
Master basic characters and language skills. Each session will build the foundation and boost confidence in learning Mandarin.
December 1, 2025: Community Event
Pink Cinema Club, Every third Tuesday of the month (Pink Cinema, Positive Connections, and Persons with AIDs Toronto)
PINK CINEMA & POSITIVE CONNECTIONS are Toronto-based groups that have partnered with the PWA to bring the LGBTQ2+ Community together through cinema with the hopes that they can build community and share the love and history of LGBT Culture. When you join this group, you get to vote on what movies we show on the third Tuesday of each month! Join, then check the “Featured” section for the choices of movies and the poll to vote.
December 1, 2025: Community Event
Men’s Lime, Last Sunday of the month, 3:00 p.m. (Persons with AIDs Toronto)
Come together as heterosexual men to connect, share ideas, and build community. It’s a time for great conversations, good food, drinks, and dancing. For more details, please contact Reception. We look forward to seeing you there at 163 Queens Street East at 3:00 p.m.
December 1, 2025: Community Event, Mental Health
Artistic Calligraphy Tracing, Every Thursday, 1:30- 2:30 p.m. (Persons with AIDs Toronto)
Experience a transformative journey of love, peace, and harmony through water calligraphy and the calligraphy field. Join our live sessions to explore serenity, mindfulness, and the uplifting power of the Love Peace Harmony song. Embrace art and tranquility in a space of renewal and restoration. On the first floor of 163 Queen Street East.
December, 2025: Seniors Event
Seniors Day Program, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Sunflower Developmental Services)
Senior programing for individuals with developmental/intellectual delays. Get your loved ones involved in a program where they can socialize with other seniors and make a friend, do modified activities at their pace, maintain their health through motivation activities and exercise. Get the respite you deserve. Extended hours available. Contact Sunflower Developmental Services at 416-289-223 or Sunnflowerrcs@gmail.com
December 31, 2025: Health Programs/Mental Health Programs/Education
Health Justice Hub Programs, 3-8 PM (The 519)
This program runs every Wednesday for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- 3 to 5:30pm is a Drop-in for health services navigation, including gender-affirming support, STI testing education and referrals, the 519 Legal Clinic support and information, and the 519’s programs and services
- 6-8 PM is Workshop Wednesday where folks can learn and connect in free workshops.
December 31, 2025: Community Event/Recreation Activities
Her Stories Book Club (SFA and WHIWH)
This online book club is held every Fridayand highlights the stories of black authors and characters. Youth 16-25 who identify as African, Caribbean and/ or Black women are encouraged to join. Members will receive the book of the month and will meet via Zoom every Friday to discuss the assigned chapters. Spots are limited.
December 31, 2025: Health Programs/Youth Activities & Support
Health Care Services (Young Street Mission)
The YSM Evergreen Health Centre offers health services to street-involved youth aged 16-24.
December 31,2025: Community Event/Recreation Activities/Youth Activities & Support
Virtual Her Stories Book Club, (SFA and WHIWH)
This book club highlights the stories of black authors and characters. Youth 16-25 who identify as African, Caribbean and/ or Black women are encouraged to register. Members will receive the book of the month and will collectively meet via zoom every Friday to discuss the assigned chapters. Spots are limited.
December 31, 2025: Community Event/ Health Program/Recreational Activities
Women For Change Walking Group (Women For Change)
Join Women for Change at the Fairview Mall Parking lot by the TD Bank to walk for a one hour walk. This will be an ongoing program that happens Sundays at 9:00 a.m., Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and Thursday afternoons. Email Info@womenforchange.ca if you are interested
December, 2025: Mental Health
Family Service Toronto’s Single Session Walk-In Counselling program (Family Service Toronto)
Their Single Session Walk-In Counselling service is available to individuals, couples, and families who are seeking support for mental and emotional health challenges or ideas on how to make positive changes in life. Whether you are dealing with stress, relationship issues, grief, or other life difficulties, their professional counsellors are here to help.
January 1, 2026: Mental Health
Courage and Compassion for Depression Peer Support Group, Every fourth Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. (Hope + Me)
Courage and Compassion is a monthly online support group for anyone looking to meet and connect with empathetic peers who are living with the challenges of depression.
