Why do we need to increase fees? Due to the inflationary increases for program supplies and wages and to keep up the quality of our programs and retain staff, we need to increase our fees. What is a sliding scale? A sliding scale is a fee structure based on income. People with less income […]
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Ensuring Sustainable and Equitable Childcare at RTCC in 2025
As the cost of living continues to rise in Toronto and beyond, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) remains committed to providing high-quality programming for children and families in our community. To sustain the essential services offered through the Riverdale Adventure Camp (RAC) and After School Program (ASP) in 2025, we must implement a fee […]
Read more...Tax Filer Clinic Appointments Now Booking
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre’s annual Free Tax Clinic is now taking calls and booking appointments with appointments beginning on Monday March 3, 2025. To be eligible for the Free Tax Clinic, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation (see examples below). Priority will also be given to residents of the Ralph Thornton […]
Read more...Board of Management Meeting – February 26, 2025
Our Board of Management will meet in person on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact Reception at info@ralphthornton.org or 416-392-6810 by noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The agenda for the meeting will be available .
Read more...ASP Wrap Up
As we close out 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on the amazing experiences the RTCC after-school program has brought to the kids. From arts and crafts to cultural celebrations, sports, and cooking, we’ve truly built a diverse and dynamic environment where children can bond with each other and with us. It’s been a […]
Read more...Mustard Seed Clothing Boutique
Individuals experiencing homelessness, living precariously and living below the poverty line face significant barriers to self-care and personal hygiene. It is very difficult to cover basic needs when living on a fixed or limited income. The reality of low income is that it restricts people’s options, leaving them caught between being able to pay rent, […]
Read more...Ralph Thornton Community Centre Winter Fundraiser FAQ
To make a donation to help combat social isolation at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre, CLICK HERE! FAQ About Donating to our Winter Fundraiser: General Information Q: Where is my donation going? A: When you make a donation to our Winter Fundraiser, the money goes to the Ralph Thornton Community Organization – the charitable branch […]
Read more...Come Together and Help Break the Cycle of Social Isolation in the East End!
Dear Neighbours, We’re excited to announce the launch of our Winter Fundraiser and invite you all to come together to help break the cycle of social isolation in the East End! At the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC), we are committed to creating spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together, share, […]
Read more...Vampire Wedding Comes to the Saulter Street Stairwell Gallery
On Tuesday 18 October, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre opened a new exhibition in its Saulter Stairwell Gallery space. Vampire Wedding by Mika Babineau, is a series of vibrant portraits that focuses on the drama, nobility, and merriment of vampires and the goth culture. “People often assume goths are gloomy or dreary,” Babineau says in […]
Read more...Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto
What’s NEW? Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) seeks to empower newcomer women and their families in building a life in Canada by connecting them to social and economic opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging. Their mandate focuses on addressing the immediate needs of immigrant women by directing them to settlement resources, providing language instruction, […]
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