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Starting next Wednesday: Ramadan Iftar 2023 for Re Starting next Wednesday: Ramadan Iftar 2023 for Regent Park families!

Join us on Wednesdays to break fast and pray Maghrib prayer together!

Dates: March 29th, April 5th, April 12th and April 19th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East

Free meals are made by the @rpcateringcollective !

#strongcommunitiestogether #regentpark #regentparktoronto #ramadan #iftar
This month is Make it Monthly with @canadahelps, a This month is Make it Monthly with @canadahelps, a great time to join our monthly giving program! Throughout March, for every new monthly gift commitment of $20 or more made through our online donation page, CanadaHelps will make a one-time EXTRA $20 donation to CL&D! (Please see the link in our bio if you are interested!)

Monthly donations are a great way to make a big impact and support our community and programming. With your help, we can continue our community outreach work in Regent Park and the GTA through programs like the Immigrant Women Integration Program (@iwiprogram), Academic Skills Upgrading, and the Regent Park Sewing Studio (@regentparksewingstudio). These programs are vital for building community, one person at a time and supporting neighbours on their journeys to continued education, employment, and independence! 

Please consider creating a new monthly gift of $20 or more through CanadaHelps to support the communities we serve. Thank you for your continued journey with us. It's people like you who help us create #strongcommunitiestogether.

#TheAnnexToronto #TorontoCentre #CityPlaceToronto #ChinatownToronto #ChurchAndWellesley #CorktownToronto #DiscoveryDistrict #DistilleryTO #EntertainmentDistrictTO #EastBayfront #FashionDistrictTO #FinancialDistrictTO #HarbordVillage #HarbourfrontTO #KensingtonMarket #OldTownToronto #QueenStreetWest #SouthCore #StLawrenceMarket #TheEsplanade #TorontoIslands #Yorkville #ForestHill #BridalPath #MountPleasantTO #Rosedale #Wychwood #SummerHill #CabbageTown
Learn Spanish & Reload Your Energy! Starting on Learn Spanish & Reload Your Energy! 

Starting on Saturday, April 15th, we are offering free, interactive classes to engage students in a variety of fun activities that explores Hispanic culture through music, dance, lyrics, and role-play! 

Students will improve their vocabulary in a Spanish immersion environment while connecting with their community!

Space is limited so please register at tccld.org/spanish (or see the link in our bio!) 
Please note: Students must attend all six classes. 

Dates: Saturdays from April 15th - May 20th
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 540 Dundas St. E.

For more info please contact Maria at maria.arteaga@tccld.org | 647-493-2462 (press option 1 for Program & Registration).

#StrongCommunitiesTogether #LearnSpanish #SpanishClasses #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale
Happy Nowruz! #strongcommunitiestogether Happy Nowruz!

#strongcommunitiestogether
Learn Spanish & Reload Your Energy! Starting on Learn Spanish & Reload Your Energy! 

Starting on Saturday, April 15th, we are offering free, interactive classes to engage students in a variety of fun activities that explores Hispanic culture through music, dance, lyrics, and role-play! 

Students will improve their vocabulary in a Spanish immersion environment while connecting with their community!

Space is limited so please register at tccld.org/spanish (or see the link in our bio!) 
Please note: Students must attend all six classes. 

Dates: Saturdays from April 15th - May 20th
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 540 Dundas St. E.

For more info please contact Maria at maria.arteaga@tccld.org | 647-493-2462 (press option 1 for Program & Registration).

#StrongCommunitiesTogether #LearnSpanish #SpanishClasses #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale
Applications are due today! If you are intereste Applications are due today! 

If you are interested in finally learning how to properly use Web Browsers, Zoom Video Conferencing, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint, Social Media, Loom Online Video Editing, Cyber Security, and Web Search Engines, enrol in this course from Academic Upgrading!

To apply please find the link to the Academic Upgrading Application Form in our bio.

Don't have a computer? Ask about our student laptop loan program!

Classes begin March 21st, and run 10:00am - 1:00pm on Tuesdays. 

Applications are due TODAY (March 13th)

For more info please contact: info@tccld.org / 647 - 493 - 2462

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
Applications are due today! If you looking for so Applications are due today!

If you looking for some FREE adult classes this spring to help improve your reading, writing, numeracy, digital and computer skills WHILE engaging with your community, enrol in our Academic Upgrading Program!

Participants learn in small class sizes with fellow students who are preparing to pursue one of five goal paths: post-secondary, secondary school credit, apprenticeship, employment, or independence.

Free laptop loans are available! 

To apply, please see the Academic Upgrading Application Form link in our bio.

Classes start on March 21st, and run from 10:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Applications are due TODAY! (March 13th.)

For more information please contact info@tccld.org or find the Academic Upgrading Info link in our bio.

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #toronto #gta #torontoeast #torontowest #torontocentre #northyork #etobicoke #scarborough #scarbto #mississauga #regentpark #mosspark #stjamestown #eglintonwest #eglintoneast #eastyork #danfortheast #weston #parkdale #janefinch #rexdale #flemingdownpark #gerrardcoxwell #etobicokenorth #oakridgeto #throncliffepark #downsview #goodwoodpark
We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Proces We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Processing Essential Skills Program starting March 15th! These FREE courses provide participants with current and relevant training and skill for obtaining employment in the food processing and hospitality industries! 

There are two streams available:

Food Entrepreneurship – participants will learn valuable skills and required knowledge for launching or scaling a food business, with a focus on entrepreneurship fundamentals. 

Workplace & Manufacturing Safety – participants will learn valuable skills and the required knowledge for obtaining employment, with a focus on food industry fundamentals.

Both streams offer the option to complete the Food Handlers Certification for free!

A nationally recognized certificate issued by Food Processing Skills Canada is provided upon successful completion of both streams.

Classes start March 15th and run to April 15th. 

To apply please visit https://www.tccld.org/fpe (or see the link in our bio!)

For more info, please contact Hajia: hajia.abubakar@tccld.org or 647 – 494 – 0230

#strongcommunitiestogether #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
A spring semester of Digital Technology Foundation A spring semester of Digital Technology Foundations is starting! 

If you are interested in finally learning how to properly use Web Browsers, Zoom Video Conferencing, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint, Social Media, Loom Online Video Editing, Cyber Security, and Web Search Engines, enrol in this course from Academic Upgrading!

To apply please find the link to the Academic Upgrading Application Form in our bio.

Don't have a computer? Ask about our student laptop loan program!

Classes begin March 21st, and run 10:00am - 1:00pm on Tuesdays. 

Applications are due March 13th

For more info please contact: info@tccld.org / 647 - 493 - 2462

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
A new semester of Academic Upgrading is starting!! A new semester of Academic Upgrading is starting!! If you looking for some FREE adult classes this spring to help improve your reading, writing, numeracy, digital and computer skills WHILE engaging with your community, enrol in our Academic Upgrading Program!

Participants learn in small class sizes with fellow students who are preparing to pursue one of five goal paths: post-secondary, secondary school credit, apprenticeship, employment, or independence.

Free laptop loans are available! 

To apply, please see the Academic Upgrading Application Form link in our bio.

Classes start on March 21st, and run from 10:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Applications are due March 13th.

For more information please contact info@tccld.org or find the Academic Upgrading Info link in our bio.

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #toronto #gta #torontoeast #torontowest #torontocentre #northyork #etobicoke #scarborough #scarbto #mississauga #regentpark #mosspark #stjamestown #eglintonwest #eglintoneast #eastyork #danfortheast #weston #parkdale #janefinch #rexdale #flemingdownpark #gerrardcoxwell #etobicokenorth #oakridgeto #throncliffepark #downsview #goodwoodpark
A spring semester of Digital Technology Foundation A spring semester of Digital Technology Foundations is starting! 

If you are interested in finally learning how to properly use Web Browsers, Zoom Video Conferencing, Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint, Social Media, Loom Online Video Editing, Cyber Security, and Web Search Engines, enrol in this course from Academic Upgrading!

To apply please find the link to the Academic Upgrading Application Form in our bio.

Don't have a computer? Ask about our student laptop loan program!

Classes begin March 21st, and run 10:00am - 1:00pm on Tuesdays. 

Applications are due March 13th

For more info please contact: info@tccld.org / 647 - 493 - 2462

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
A new semester of Academic Upgrading is starting!! A new semester of Academic Upgrading is starting!! If you looking for some FREE adult classes this spring to help improve your reading, writing, numeracy, digital and computer skills WHILE engaging with your community, enrol in our Academic Upgrading Program!

Participants learn in small class sizes with fellow students who are preparing to pursue one of five goal paths: post-secondary, secondary school credit, apprenticeship, employment, or independence.

Free laptop loans are available! 

To apply, please see the Academic Upgrading Application Form link in our bio.

Classes start on March 21st, and run from 10:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Applications are due March 13th.

For more information please contact info@tccld.org or find the Academic Upgrading Info link in our bio.

#strongcommunitiestogether #freeeducation #toronto #gta #torontoeast #torontowest #torontocentre #northyork #etobicoke #scarborough #scarbto #mississauga #regentpark #mosspark #stjamestown #eglintonwest #eglintoneast #eastyork #danfortheast #weston #parkdale #janefinch #rexdale #flemingdownpark #gerrardcoxwell #etobicokenorth #oakridgeto #throncliffepark #downsview #goodwoodpark
Happy International Women's Day! The theme of this Happy International Women's Day! The theme of this year is #EmbraceEquity! A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action, especially if we want #StrongCommunitiesTogether!!
Happening in two days! Please join us for a free Happening in two days! 

Please join us for a free, in-person workshop introducing Women and Economic Safety! This is for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee women who want to learn about economic safety and how to protect oneself from economic and financial harm. Lunch will be provided.

The workshop is happening on Thursday, March 9th, from 10am – 12pm, at the Toronto Centre of Learning and Development (540 Dundas St. E.).

Space is limited so registration is required.
Please see the registration link in our bio!

This workshop will be facilitated by Permila Chellapermal of @WomanACT, who has worked in the violence against women sector in multiple jurisdictions and projects, including in the criminal justice and legal sector, shelter services, and crisis and community services. She has an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an interest in intersectional gender-based violence research. She is currently leading projects with WomanACT on senior women’s experiences of gender-based violence, and on intersections between employment and safety among racialized women in Toronto.

For questions about this workshop or for any accommodations needed, please contact Yannan at yannan.gu@tccld.org or 647-255-6616.

#strongcommunitiestogether #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Proces We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Processing Essential Skills Program starting March 15th! These FREE courses provide participants with current and relevant training and skill for obtaining employment in the food processing and hospitality industries! 

There are two streams available:

Food Entrepreneurship – participants will learn valuable skills and required knowledge for launching or scaling a food business, with a focus on entrepreneurship fundamentals. 

Workplace & Manufacturing Safety – participants will learn valuable skills and the required knowledge for obtaining employment, with a focus on food industry fundamentals.

Both streams offer the option to complete the Food Handlers Certification for free!

A nationally recognized certificate issued by Food Processing Skills Canada is provided upon successful completion of both streams.

Classes start March 15th and run to April 5th. 

To apply please visit https://www.tccld.org/fpe (or see the link in our bio!)

For more info, please contact Hajia: hajia.abubakar@tccld.org or 647 – 494 – 0230

#strongcommunitiestogether #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
Thanks to everyone who came out to the documentary Thanks to everyone who came out to the documentary screening of The Community Healing Project! This documentary focuses on the Toronto youth program called The Community Healing Project (CHP), which is aimed at addressing trauma as a root cause of youth violence. The project supports the development of mental health literacy and resiliency in youth 12-24 who have been exposed to community violence. 

Special thanks to @thecommunityhealingproject, @chp.central, @tngcommunityto, and @mothersofpeacerp for making this important event happen. 

Danica "Dizzy" Ricamara (middle), a Toronto-based film maker and past participant of CHP, completed this documentary about the powerful work of this community program and was there for the panel discussion and Q&A, along with youth leaders in Community PEERS!

The delicious food was provided by @rpcateringcollective 

Also thanks to @chp.east, @chp.west, @artscapeTO, @jfcf.centre, @stellasplace.ca, @torontohousing, @yorktownfamilyservices, @acsatoronto, and @cityofto for their involvement!!

Events like these help make #strongcommunitiestogether
This is a reminder for you to join us for a free, This is a reminder for you to join us for a free, in-person workshop introducing Women and Economic Safety! This is for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee women who want to learn about economic safety and how to protect oneself from economic and financial harm. Lunch will be provided.

The workshop is happening on Thursday, March 9th, from 10am – 12pm, at the Toronto Centre of Learning and Development (540 Dundas St. E.).

Space is limited so registration is required. 
Please see the registration link in our bio!

This workshop will be facilitated by Permila Chellapermal of @WomanACT, who has worked in the violence against women sector in multiple jurisdictions and projects, including in the criminal justice and legal sector, shelter services, and crisis and community services. She has an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an interest in intersectional gender-based violence research. She is currently leading projects with WomanACT on senior women’s experiences of gender-based violence, and on intersections between employment and safety among racialized women in Toronto.

For questions about this workshop or for any accommodations needed, please contact Yannan at yannan.gu@tccld.org or 647-255-6616.

#strongcommunitiestogether #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Proces We have new cohorts opening up for our Food Processing Essential Skills Program starting March 15th! These FREE courses provide participants with current and relevant training and skill for obtaining employment in the food processing and hospitality industries! 

There are two streams available:

Food Entrepreneurship – participants will learn valuable skills and required knowledge for launching or scaling a food business, with a focus on entrepreneurship fundamentals. 

Workplace & Manufacturing Safety – participants will learn valuable skills and the required knowledge for obtaining employment, with a focus on food industry fundamentals.

Both streams offer the option to complete the Food Handlers Certification for free!

A nationally recognized certificate issued by Food Processing Skills Canada is provided upon successful completion of both streams.

Classes start March 15th and run to April 5th. 

To apply please visit https://www.tccld.org/fpe (or see the link in our bio!)

For more info, please contact Hajia: hajia.abubakar@tccld.org or 647 – 494 – 0230

#strongcommunitiestogether #RegentPark #StJamesTown #MossPark #TorontoCentre #the6ix #Newcomer #BlackCreek #CrescentTown #DanforthEast #EastTO #EastYork #EglintonEast #EglintonWest #EtobicokeLakeshore #EtobicokeNorth #FlemingdonPark #GerrardCoxwell #GoodwoodPark #JaneFinch #LawrenceHeights #LittleJamaica #NorthYork #OakridgeTO #Parkdale #Rexdale #ScarbTO #Teasedale #ThorncliffePark
Join us for a free, in-person workshop introducing Join us for a free, in-person workshop introducing Women and Economic Safety! This is for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee women who want to learn about economic safety and how to protect oneself from economic and financial harm. Lunch will be provided. 

The workshop is happening on Thursday, March 9th, from 10am – 12pm, at the Toronto Centre of Learning and Development (540 Dundas St. E.). 

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited so registration is required, and registration closes March 2nd. Please see the registration link in our bio! 

This workshop will be facilitated by Permila Chellapermal of @WomanACT, who has worked in the violence against women sector in multiple jurisdictions and projects, including in the criminal justice and legal sector, shelter services, and crisis and community services. She has an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice and an interest in intersectional gender-based violence research. She is currently leading projects with WomanACT on senior women’s experiences of gender-based violence, and on intersections between employment and safety among racialized women in Toronto. 

For questions about this workshop or for any accommodations needed, please contact Yannan at yannan.gu@tccld.org or 647-255-6616. 

#strongcommunitiestogether
An incredible amount of thanks to everyone who don An incredible amount of thanks to everyone who donated to and shared our Food Baskets for Seniors campaign! We raised a grand total of $4,680!! 

Because of your generosity seniors in Regent Park will be supported through the weekly contactless delivery of healthy food. 

Continue following our socials to hear about program updates and to see how to support further! 

Once again, thank you! 

#strongcommunitiestogether
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COVID-19 ALERT

Dear Friends,

CL&D has been following the development of the COVID-19 outbreak.  In an effort to promote physical distancing and safeguard the health and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and community in general, the following has been decided:

  1.  All Learning Centre programs and services are being delivered virtually. In-person activities are postponed until further notice, with the exception of sewing classes that are taking place in person, in strict adherence to Public Health guidelines.
  2. We will continue to provide intake and respond to new inquiries.  Intake appointments and assessments will be conducted over the telephone and online.

For questions regarding programming, you can contact:

  • Regent Park Catering Collective: Allison Gibson, allison@tccld.org
  • Regent Park Sewing Studio: Shahrzad Sadeghi, shahrzad@tccld.org
  • Clear Language & Design: Sally McBeth: sally@tccld.org
  • Immigrant Women Integration Program & Academic Upgrading: Camila Geo, camila@tccld.org
  • General inquiries: info@tccld.org or 647-493-2462

 

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly changing, we will alter our approach as required, taking into account advice from public health authorities and based on the best evidence available.

Hopefully, everyone will weather this health emergency and stay well.  Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.

 

Regards,

Alfred Jean-Baptiste
Executive Director

 

 

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