Toronto Foundation

🌈 Happy Pride Month! We’re sharing organizations supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Toronto. Get to know them and support them if you can: bit.ly/4u1moKh

ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services), 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, Call Auntie Clinic, CANVAS Programs, Flaunt It Movement, Friends of Ruby, Planned Parenthood Toronto, Toronto Burlesque Festival, Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, Trans Pride Toronto-Transition Together

Small organizations are providing outsized impact in their communities. 77% of charities in Canada operate on budgets under $500K — navigating high demand with limited resources. Learn more and support these organizations: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image 1: Hijabi Ballers
Image 2: Project: Humanity

Black Food Sovereignty Alliance Toronto, Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario, ReDefine Arts, Shake Up The Establishment

What if kindness wasn’t quiet—but something we act on? That’s what Annabel learned kids mean by “bold kindness.”

It’s guided her work for decades—from Owlkids Magazine to ClearWater Farm Ontario and Future Chicken—and it starts with something simple: caring enough to get involved. Her advice? “Once your heart is connected, your hands can go to work.” Read more: bit.ly/4tgxECo

Last chance to apply for our Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants! Applications are due tomorrow, May 8 at 5pm EDT.

If your organization is creating opportunities for people to connect face-to-face and advancing inclusion, diversity and equity, don’t miss your chance to apply! torontofoundation.ca/torontos-vital-signs-grants

Ontario Nonprofit Network 2026 State of the Sector survey is now open! Nonprofit data is crucial for understanding current realities amidst a rapidly changing environment and building strong advocacy tools for nonprofits across Ontario. Take the survey today: https://ca.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/540/12614?list=1&ct=Z8uto6r #

New organizations can face steep startup challenges. They’re building trust, systems and programs — all while competing for limited funding. Many are already delivering real impact. Early support helps them stabilize, grow and deepen their work over time. Discover and support emerging organizations in the Good to Give Guide: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image 1: Music Share for Seniors
Image 2: Afrowaveto

Comeback Catalyst, OSCA Schools, Toronto Burlesque Festival

🚨 Final week to apply for Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants!

If your organization is bringing people together face-to-face and advancing inclusion, diversity and equity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline: May 8 at 5 PM
torontofoundation.ca/torontos-vital-signs-grants

Community challenges aren’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Hyperlocal organizations know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future. Get to know them: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Image 1: Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers
Image 2: Turtle Protectors/ Mishiikenh Gizhaasowin
Image 3: Friends of Kensington Market

BREATHE Midwives , Flaunt It Movement, Inner City Outreach, MIND Program

Two weeks left to apply for Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants! We’re investing in organizations that bring different people together for meaningful face-to-face engagement and, prioritize inclusion, diversity and equity.

Learn more and apply by May 8 at 5pm: torontofoundation.ca/torontos-vital-signs-grants