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Investment in a strong and sustainable community services sectors is vital to our shared future – and not just to respond to urgent and basic needs. But also, to tackle the most troubling systemic issues -- where poverty, geography and equity intersect, -- that limit the full capacity of our communities today and rob our province of potential for the future.

Social capital is not just a nice to have, but a must have. Learn more about this critical connective tissue that makes communities safer for all

Breaking the cycle of trauma has Indigenous peoples in Canada working through more than 150 years of hurt.

Maybe you’ve heard the term ‘food desert,’ but what about ‘food swamp’? Here’s what that means—and why you might be living in one without even knowing it. Food insecurity doesn’t always look like you think.

The gap between rich and poor impacts both mental and physical health for everyone. And COVID-19 is taking this realization mainstream

With rising unaffordability and income inequality in Toronto and the GTA, food banks are needed more than ever

Seniors are living longer than ever, but that doesn’t mean they’re living life to the fullest. As society ages and families become more dispersed, loneliness and senior isolation are on the radar of healthcare professionals.

We must change how we see people on the streets in order to solve the problems that put them there

The GTA has been home to Indigenous peoples for millennia. Here, Sara Roque and Selena Mills share their reflections on this land

When physical or mental challenges aren't obvious, people often judge, shame or dismiss. Here's how to do better

Poverty has serious repercussions for people of all ages. But for kids, it has particularly devastating effects. An alarming 17 per cent of Canadian children live in poverty. In Toronto, the rate is even higher.

Many misconceptions surround youth who’ve been in the child welfare system. I hope my story makes you rethink yours