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Family Service Toronto FST helps individuals and families face a wide variety of life challenges through counselling, community development, advocacy and public education programs.

Art of BelongingIntergenerational 2SLGBTQIA+ Art Therapy for 2SLGBTQIA+ participants aged 16+.Create, connect and grow i...
10/12/2026

Art of Belonging
Intergenerational 2SLGBTQIA+ Art Therapy for 2SLGBTQIA+ participants aged 16+.
Create, connect and grow in community.

Join us for an 8-week intergenerational art therapy group exploring identity, resilience and belonging through creative expression and shared storytelling.
Connect across generations, honour diverse histories, and build meaningful relationships within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

No art experience needed — just an openness to connect and create.
Wednesdays, Oct. 14–Dec. 9 | 2–4 p.m.
No session Nov. 11, 2026
This is a free, closed group.

Pre-registration and a 30-minute screening call are required.
Register: Service Access Unit
416.595.9618 | [email protected]
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We Love Our Loved Ones By Caring For OurselvesAre you caring for a senior loved one, age 55 or older? If you’re experien...
10/09/2026

We Love Our Loved Ones By Caring For Ourselves

Are you caring for a senior loved one, age 55 or older?
If you’re experiencing burnout, struggling with self-care, or looking for new caregiving strategies, our free Caregiver’s Group offers a supportive space to learn, share and connect with other caregivers.

This closed, seven-session group includes psychoeducation and peer support, and is open to caregivers of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Tuesdays, November 3–December 15, 2026
3–4:30 p.m. | Zoom
Maximum 12 participants | Free

To register, call Family Service Toronto’s Service Access Unit at 416-595-9618.

Screening assessment interviews take place October 13-26, 2026

Are you an adult (18+) living in Toronto with a developmental disability and receiving Passport funding?Connect, learn a...
10/09/2026

Are you an adult (18+) living in Toronto with a developmental disability and receiving Passport funding?

Connect, learn and share!

Join us on November 3 for the first Passport Community Group meeting, offered through Family Service Toronto’s Passport Program, and connect with other Passport recipients. This group brings together adults with developmental disabilities who receive Passport funding to share experiences, exchange practical tips, discover programs and activities, and build meaningful community connections.

Support persons are welcome!

When: First Tuesday of each month, 10–11 a.m., starting November 3
Where: Illahee Room, 202–128A Sterling Road
Registration: Ongoing

To register, contact Elizabeth Irwin at [email protected] or 647-205-5981.

Please note: The group is not intended to make changes to the Passport Program Guidelines.

Read group flyer:https://familyservicetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PassportFunding_SupportGroup.pdf

Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ newcomer (18+) to Canada seeking support and community?Starting this fall, join Arriving Together, a ...
10/06/2026

Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ newcomer (18+) to Canada seeking support and community?

Starting this fall, join Arriving Together, a peer and settlement support group created in partnership with Family Service Toronto and Rainbow Railroad with funding from IRCC.

This welcoming space offers connection, support, and the chance to build meaningful relationships.

Together, we explore community-building conversations and activities, workshops on settlement, employment, healthcare, and 2SLGBTQ+ resources, and group outings to experience the city.

You are welcome to join at any time—the group is open.

For more information or to register, contact the Family Service Toronto Service Access Unit at 416-595-9618 or [email protected].

Financial Empowerment Series starting this FallJoin Family Service Toronto's Violence Against Women (VAW) Program and th...
10/05/2026

Financial Empowerment Series starting this Fall

Join Family Service Toronto's Violence Against Women (VAW) Program and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) on Tuesdays for a 4-week virtual workshop series beginning on November 3, 2026. This is a workshop for women-identified survivors of gender-based violence.

Learn about money management, financial well-being, frauds and scams, and managing debt and credit — and gain practical tools you can use in everyday life.

See and share flyer:https://familyservicetoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/FinancialLiteracy_Fall_2026.pdf

Tuesdays, 12–1:30 p.m. | Zoom

November 3 — Being Money Savvy
November 10 — Living a Financially Healthy Life
November 17 — Frauds & Scams
November 24 — Managing Debt & Credit
Free. No screening required.
To register call: 416.595.9618

Community Food Market: A Market with MeaningJoin us on Thursday, October 15, for our monthly Community Food Market Shop ...
10/02/2026

Community Food Market: A Market with Meaning

Join us on Thursday, October 15, for our monthly Community Food Market

Shop for fresh produce, enjoy coffee and snacks, connect with community members, try your luck in our raffle, get creative and explore art activities, and discover more ways to come together.

Every purchase makes a difference. The Community Food Market is a collaboration between :Awakening Abilities, , Family Service Toronto, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, strengthening community connections, and increasing access to fresh produce.
Come shop, connect, and be part of a welcoming community experience.

Thursday, October 15
1 - 5 pm,
931 Progress Ave, Unit 1 - 2, Toronto

Your Voice. Your Experiences. Your Future.Family Service Toronto wants to hear from you!We are inviting community member...
09/29/2026

Your Voice. Your Experiences. Your Future.

Family Service Toronto wants to hear from you!
We are inviting community members to complete our online Community Needs Assessment to better understand the needs, experiences, and service priorities in our community.

Your feedback will help identify service gaps, barriers to accessing support, and opportunities to strengthen programs and community partnerships.
The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Your participation confidential, and you may skip any questions you do not wish to answer.

Please complete the survey by September 30, 2026 at:
https://bit.ly/FSTCommunitySurvey , and share it with your family, friends, and community.

Thank you for helping shape a stronger, more connected community.

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or youth aged 0–18 living with a developmental disability?Register for one of o...
09/25/2026

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or youth aged 0–18 living with a developmental disability?

Register for one of our free Resource Workshops: Financial Supports this fall to learn about provincial and charitable funding available to children with special needs.

Choose one of two dates and register online:

October 20
bit.ly/FinancialSupports_Oct20

November 17
bit.ly/FinancialSupports_Nov17

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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