Partners

FOCUS Media Arts Centre FOCUS Media Arts Centre (FOCUS) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1990 to counter negative media stereotypes of low income communities and provide relevant information to residents living in the Regent Park area and surrounding communities. It seek to empower marginalize individuals and under represented communities to have a voice, through the use of professional training, mentorships and participatory based media practices that enable the sharing of stories, experiences and perspectives on relevant matters and issues. In brief their mandate is to empower marginalized individuals and under-serviced communities to have a voice and tell their own stories. Visit Website

Regent Park Neighbourhood Association The RPNA seeks to foster an inclusive, diverse and healthy neighbourhood in which all residents feel at home. The RPNA also recognizes that Toronto Community Housing (TCH) residents had a vibrant community in Regent Park prior to the redevelopment and seeks to build on that history of grassroots initiatives, resident led ventures, and strong networks. To ensure that this heritage is not lost, TCH residents serve in half of the RPNA Leadership Team positions Visit Website

Yonge Street Mission YSM works with three distinct groups, providing programs and services designed specifically to support and propel our neighbours to remove barriers in their lives, overcome poverty and reach their personal goals. Visit Website

Fred Victor Fred Victor is a social service charitable organization that fosters long-lasting and positive change in the lives of homeless and low-income people living across Toronto. Visit Website

St. James Town Community Corner The Corner is an innovative space for the St. James Town community to collaborate and to inspire change. Visit Website

Dixon Hall Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto. For more than 85 years, we’ve offered a wide variety of supportive programs and services to a diverse range of community members living in Regent Park, Moss Park, Cabbagetown, St. James Town and surrounding neighbourhoods, as well as to homeless men and women and people searching for employment from across the city. Visit Website

Centre for Social Innovation CSI is Canada's Largest Social Innovation Community. Members of the Centre for Social Innovation work across sectors to create a better world. Visit Website

Regent Park Community Health Centre The RPCHC supports the people who live and work in the area to improve the health and well being of the community. We offer a wide range of services and programs to all who are in need and meet the selected criteria. We offer services and programs that are tailored to the various needs of our diverse clients. The RPCHC assists in building the community’s capacity to take action with common issues impacting health. Come pay us a visit and see how we can work together in building up the health of this dynamic community. Visit Website

The Neighbourhood Group The Neighbourhood Group serves people at every stage of their lives, promotes independence and dignity, and engages the skills and talents of our neighbours to build a vibrant community. Visit Website

Hospice Toronto Hospice Toronto enables access to appropriate care and support for those with a serious illness and their caregivers when and where they need it, whoever they are. We achieve this through our culture of caring and discovery, which is fuelled by passionate, dedicated volunteers, imaginative partnerships, and a focus on research and innovation. Visit Website

Building Roots Building Roots works directly with communities to buildresources for fostering social cohesion. Their mission started with creating better access to fresh, healthy food. Visit Website

Democracy XChange From neighbourhood change-makers to thought leaders and national campaigners, DemocracyXChange is a meeting place for practitioners demonstrating the power of explicit engagement, technology and new ways of organizing to make change happen. Visit Website

St. James Town Service Provider’s Network The St. James Town Service Provider’s Network (SJTSPN) is a network of agencies formed to bring a collaborative partnerships, community engagement and integrated service coordination approach to the community of St. James Town. SPN promotes inclusive and equitable social and economic development initiatives which delivers employment and career opportunities, social enterprise, informal economic opportunities and population specific services. Visit Website

Neighbourhood Information Post From helping local community members and newcomers access resources, supporting the development of community leaders and volunteers, to providing financial assistance and housing support to people throughout the City of Toronto, NIP remains a vital agency in the eastern downtown core in Toronto. Visit Website

Neighbourhood Legal Services From helping local community members and newcomers access resources, supporting the development of community leaders and volunteers, to providing financial assistance and housing support to people throughout the City of Toronto, NIP remains a vital agency in the eastern downtown core in Toronto. Visit Website