On Saturday, December 13, MNLC was proud to welcome families and community members to our Keele office in North York for a joyful holiday celebration in partnership with the Toronto Police Service’s Project HOPE initiative. Thanks to the generosity and coordination of Project HOPE, thousands of toys were collected and distributed to families during the event. More […]
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Toronto, ON – December 22, 2025 Aurora House, a confidential transitional home in Toronto’s east end supporting women and families who are survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking, has launched a $100,000 capital campaign to strengthen the safety, functionality, and dignity of the home. The campaign, titled Safety. Dignity. Stability., focuses exclusively on essential capital improvements, ensuring Aurora House remains a secure,
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Executive Director Dwayne O’Connor’s ED Corner | Raffle: Building Better Futures | Program Updates: Aurora House, BEAR Hikes, Community Health Services, BREM Program and Client Story | Project Highlights: Community Kitchen Project, Employment Networking Event | Fall Special Events: Orange Shirt Day, Halloween, Remembrance Day The Season of Giving and the Journey of Newcomers The
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🗓 Thursday, December 4🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM📍 Online Guest Speaker: Ower Alexander Oberto, The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) Join this interactive workshop to explore how we can promote safer and healthier relationships and empower our communities through education and awareness. Topics include: Prevention Basic contraceptive methods Prevention of sexually transmitted infections
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Saturday, November 22, 10 AM – 12 PM Keele office Join our Career Networking and Employment Panel: “Ask the Experts: Meet the Recruiters”. Be heard. Make connections. Take the next step. This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to industry experts who can support you in your job search. Gain real-world insights into hiring practices, career
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Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Online and in-person (Finch office) Learn how to dress warmly, recognize and manage signs of hypothermia, seasonal affective disorder (SAD). We will run the same presentations at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM online and in-person. Need winter clothes for adults and children?
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Thursday, November 13, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Queen office Community Health Services presents: Pop-up clinic at our Queen office on November 13. FREE, no OHIP needed. Just walk in or book ahead by phone. Health Screenings Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Checks Health Information Sexual Health & Contraception COVID-19 & Flu Prevention
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By Trudy Tumusime Sivanandan, a deaf newcomer, came to MNLC for help navigating government forms after facing numerous challenges completing a document alone. Discovering MNLC’s free settlement services was a relief. “The case worker was wonderful, helpful, and very communicative,” Sivanandan recalls. To ensure accessibility, the case worker collaborated with the Canadian Hearing Services to
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🗓 Thursday, November 13🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM📍 Online Join this workshop and learn how immigration changes may impact: ✅ Your status ✅Applications ✅ Future plans ✅ And where to find reliable resources and support. 📩 To register, please contact us: settlementworkshops@mnlct.org
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Cassandra shared her powerful story of survival and healing at the Sip & Support fundraiser for Aurora House in August 2025. My name is Cassandra. I am a mom, a student, and a community advocate. I have experienced trauma and healing. My story is sad, but sometimes I share it with laughter because humour helped
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