Our Board of Management will meet in person on Wednesday, March 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, March 26, 2025. Meeting agenda is here.
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2025 Child Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
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 […]
Read more...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...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...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, […]
Read more...2024 RAC Camp Retrospective: A Summer of Fun, Growth, and Lasting Memories
As we wrap up RAC 2024, we reflect on the time shared and the amazing memories created for campers, Leaders in Training (LITs), and camp staff this year. With camp spaces filled beyond capacity, this summer we hosted over 400 campers from diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusion for local low-income, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other families in our […]
Read more...How Our Mentor Program Strengthens Language, Leadership, and Community
Our Mentor Program is a cornerstone of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and our vibrant Riverdale neighborhood. Over the years, we’ve harnessed creative learning techniques to support language development, leadership skills, cultural adaptation, and personal growth. Through one-on-one and small group mentorship, we’ve been empowering newcomer Chinese children from our local area. Originally, our program […]
Read more...Volunteer with RTCC’s In-Person Chinese Mentor Program!
Join RTCC’s Chinese Newcomer Mentor Program and support young newcomers aged 6-12 as they navigate their language journey in a new country. Dive into mentorship with in-person volunteer opportunities, committing one or more afternoons a week, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday or Tuesday. As a volunteer, you’ll help shape the growth and confidence […]
Read more...Ralph Thornton Community Centre Announces New Executive Director
Ralph Thornton Community Centre Announces New Executive Director Ravi Yee Joshi steps into leadership role with deep roots in the neighbourhood and experience community organizing and advocacy. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre has hired its new Executive Director with hopes to renew the Centre’s role as a community hub in Riverdale, Riverside, and Leslieville. Ravi […]
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