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 […]
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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 […]
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