ABOUT THE EVENT An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group. During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with […]
Hi everyone, Come spend a Sunday with us. Meet some good people, share a few laughs, and be part of something good. This is a Toronto Joy social, a chance to get to know the people behind this community. You don't need to have volunteered with us before. Come as you are. Bring a friend […]
I found at times I would give so much of myself that I would feel worn down, or like I can't go on. Either I wasn't doing it in the right spirit, or I was just giving so much I couldn't sustain. So where is the balance of doing and being, or rather helping and […]
ABOUT THE EVENT A few of you have asked for more regular ways to get involved and give back. One opportunity we found is The Stop, a community food centre right here in West Toronto. What The Stop does The Stop runs Emergency Food Access, Community Building, and Urban Agriculture programs across three locations […]
What's this about? A 6 year old boy heard that kids his own age were walking miles every day for water that was still polluted. He didn't wait until he felt older, or smarter, or ready. He just started doing chores to raise money. He raised $70. Today, that's grown into clean water for over […]
What's this about? The whole point behind Toronto Joy is coming together to serve, our time, our energy, our presence. But what about receiving? At times I've found it hard to receive. Sometimes, when someone gives a compliment or offers to help, something in me still tenses up. I remember one period after being away […]
ABOUT THE EVENT An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group. During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving […]
About the event An opportunity to come together as a group and support Garden@Kimbourne, a volunteer-driven permaculture project growing food and community in Toronto's east end. Half of what's harvested goes to local food banks, the rest is shared among those who grow it. New and experienced gardeners welcome. Typical tasks include: ✦ Watering, weeding, […]
ABOUT THE EVENT An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group. During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving […]
🌱 Community Garden Volunteering at Garden@Kimbourne An opportunity to come together to help in the garden where 50% of the produce/harvest goes to the food bank in Toronto's east end, at a time when more than 1 in 10 Torontonians now rely on food banks to get by. All are welcome: New and experienced gardeners. […]