WHEN:  February 14th, 2025 | 9:30AM – 12:00pm
WHERE: Scarborough Civic Centre in the Council Chambers.

Open Dialogues provide a space to learn and gather knowledge of valuable information on topics that are specific to the needs of the vulnerable situations presented at the SPIDER/FOCUS situation tables.

Learning Topics:

1. Culturally Appropriate Crisis Supports
   – Presented by: TAIBU Community Health Centre
2. Developmental Disability Supports
   – Presented by: Lumenus
3. Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
   – Presented by: Toronto Employment & Social Services

The workshop events aim to:

• Increase awareness about situations impacting vulnerable Torontonians and the programs and services available.
• Build networks across the service system to create opportunities for operation and system level innovation.
• Engage with the partners at the SPIDER/FOCUS tables by providing knowledge on specific topics that will support service delivery in response to Acutely Elevated Risk situations presented to SPIDER and FOCUS.

Please note that registration numbers are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For any additional questions about the event, please email City of Toronto FOCUS and SPIDER Co-Chair Sophia Brown.

Family Service Toronto and Corbrook in partnership with FoodShare, are holding ongoing Community Food Markets on the third Thursday of every month in Scarborough.

What is a Community Market? (formerly Good Food Market)

Community Markets sell high quality, affordable fruits and vegetables.  These markets bring healthy produce to neighbourhoods where it might not otherwise be available, and where farmers’ markets are not viable because sales are too low to cover costs.   

The markets feature seasonal, local produce plus imported favourites in order to offer the greatest quality and cultural value to the neighbourhoods they serve.  

Why a Community Market?

Food markets can become amazing gathering places.  The goal of a successful market is not making a profit, but the relationship between selling affordable produce and the ability of a market to be a gathering place that people want to hang out in.

It also serves as a space in the community for information and resource sharing – email Elizabeth Irwin if your program/agency would like to host a table at an upcoming event.

Who can attend?

The market is open to everyone!

Corbrook and Family Service Toronto share a vision of building inclusive communities.

We envision our market serving as a gathering place for folks to connect, learn from each other, and thrive. 

Where and when is the market?

The next market is Thursday, January 16  from 12pm-4pm at Corbrook and Community Living Toronto’s social enterprise The Social Brew: 1236 Birchmount Rd. – see flyer attached for details. 

Please share the attached flyers widely with your networks and we hope to see you there!  

*If you are interested in learning more about FoodShare, click here: FoodShare – Food is a right

*To learn more about Community Markets and other community programming, click here: Good Food Markets – FoodShare

If you are interested in participating in future markets, email Elizabeth: elizabethir@familyservicetoronto.org

INTERACTIVE SOCIAL GROUPS

DATES: March 10 – 14, 2025

HOURS: MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM- 3PM
EXTENDED HOURS AVAILABLE

Mindfulness programs, designed for healthcare leaders, caregivers, and frontline professionals. These free programs, led by mindfulness expert Sue Hutton, aim to help participants reduce stress and enhance well-being.

• Mindfulness for Leadership & Frontline Professionals: 6-week sessions starting in February, May, and October.
• Mindfulness for Family Caregivers: 6-week sessions starting in January, May, and October.
• Mindfulness in 30: 4-week sessions in March, September, and November.

Mindfulness for Leadership & Frontline Professionals

6-week sessions starting in February, May, and October.
See flyer for more details

Mindfulness for Family Caregivers

6-week sessions starting in January, May, and October.
See flyer for more details

Mindfulness in 30

4-week sessions in March, September, and November.
See flyer for more details

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Intro to the RDSP webcasts! 

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a made-in-Canada, long-term savings plan designed specifically for people with disabilities. Whether you recently opened an RDSP or are thinking of starting one, P4P’s Introduction to the RDSP webcast is a great place to learn more. Join us for one of our winter sessions below to gain valuable insights and guidance. 

What’s in it for you:

• An understanding of how you could receive up to $90,000 from the federal government in bonds and grants 
• Insights on opening an RDSP, withdrawals and taxation
• Knowledge of the latest updates and changes to the RDSP
• Tips & advice on free resources to consult for additional information

Upcoming Webcast Dates:

• Thursday, January 16 at 2pm: REGISTER HERE
• Monday, February 24 at 1pm: REGISTER HERE
• Thursday, March 20 at 3pm: REGISTER HERE

For more information about the RDSP be sure to check 

out the RDSP resources on the Planning Network.