Kids that are diagnosed with cancer often have a port-a-cath inserted under their skin, usually in the chest area. The port is accessed with a needle and IV, and chemo is given this way. If a child is wearing a Zippaport shirt, they simply need to unzip the zipper for the port to be accessed and they don't have to take off their whole shirt. Zippaport provides these shirts for FREE to families with children going through cancer treatment. For more info visit https://www.zippaport.ca

OPACC helps families through free programs and support services including in-hospital and virtual peer support, financial support, and community support.

Helping children in Grades 1-3 develop the necessary reading skills to carry them successfully through life. Working in schools where more than half the children are below Board or regional averages on literacy measures. Positively affecting children’s lives. www.volunteerreaders.ca/who-we-are/mission-and-objectives

For women and children fleeing abuse. Providing programs and services to support women and children to live and thrive without abuse, homelessness and poverty. Couselling, security, shelter, friendship, legal assistance, education via the Redwood Women in Trades program and more. For additional info: https://www.theredwood.com

Growing great kids with a comprehensive cooking & nutrition education program where the child drives positive lifestyle changes within the family home. For more info: www.summerlunchplus.com

Transforming the lives of struggling single Mom families with one fabulous week at camp. For more info visit Camp Cucumber online: https://www.campcucumber.com

Transforming the cancer experience for families with free childcare and support. Teaching kids coping skills, providing parents with meals and childcare during treatment, and more. Visit Nankind online if you're in need of assisstance, to donate or to volunteer.  https://nankind.com

An after-school, 7 days-a-week, yearlong education and athletics program focusing on  athletics + tutoring for  underserved youth in the Jane-Finch corridor. The goal is to ensure all participants graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. Started here in 2010, modelled after a successful US program, currently 94% of participants earn a post-graduate degree and 100% of students graduate from high school! https://www.urbansquashtoronto.org

A humanitarian organization assisting people who have been marginalized by poverty and hardship. Programs include the Outreach Van that provides food, clothes, harm reduction supplies and hygiene products, Ve’ahavta Skills Academy (VSA),  a 9-week program providing essential skills & career exploration, and the Life Stabilization Program, providing individuals with support around current life challenges while helping acheive goals.

https://veahavta.org

OneChild empowers a movement of children and youth to take action against the sexual exploitation of children, including child sex trafficking, through prevention education, advocacy and mobilization, survivor care, and survivor empowerment. The 100 Who Care donations from our meeting will go directly to local prevention education programs in Toronto. 

https://www.onechild.ca