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Celebrating our volunteers
This National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the many ways our volunteers ignite our work and community.

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OUT NOW: Our spring & summer calendar!
Our new calendar is chock full of newcomer-friendly programs and events for the whole family!
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No status, no insurance AND no doctor? No problem! The Non-Insured Clinic (NIC) is now open, by appointment only.

Call 416-324-9380 to book a same day or next day appointment.
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Because learning should be shared
Our new website is full of resources for anyone looking to learn more about arts-based interventions for newcomer mental health.
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French settlement services
Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter : rexdalechc.com/fr | centrefranco.org

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We offer free programs and services for immigrants and refugees of all ages living in the City of Toronto.

COVID-19

Information about COVID-19 supports and resources at Access Alliance and in the City of Toronto.

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome those who wish to help make a difference to our community. There are many ways you can get involved!

Our Stories

Read stories from community members, staff, volunteers and others who have helped make Access Alliance what it is today.

Upcoming events

EarlyON Drop-In Program

April 27 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Read more

FAMILY WELLBEING PROGRAM

April 27 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Read more

Newcomer Seniors' Program: Tea & Chat (Age 55+)

April 27 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Read more

Newcomers Seniors' Program: Arts and Crafts (Age 55+)

April 27 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Read more

Newcomers Seniors' Program: Bingo (Age 55+)

April 27 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Read more

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A community health centre serving vulnerable immigrant & refugee communities across Toronto for 30+ years. Account not monitored 24/7.

The volunteers on our Board of Directors play a vi

The volunteers on our Board of Directors play a vital role in driving meaningful, long-term change across the communities we serve.Each board member brings a unique blend of knowledge, lived experience, and professional expertise. Through their leadership and strategic guidance, they drive our mission to improve health outcomes for newcomers across Toronto. Through strong equity values and a passion for newcomer health and wellbeing, board members empower our communities and strengthen our organization.Rudayna shares that, “Serving as a board member with Access Alliance has been a fulfilling experience to work among board, staff, and volunteers committed to advancing more equitable, thriving communities…. As a daughter of immigrants and observing those in my own life struggling to navigate the health system, being a part of the movement towards health equity is vitally important to me.”Today marks the last day of National Volunteer Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to ALL of our volunteers for everything you do supporting programs and events at Access Alliance. While it's been our privilege to feature 5 amazing volunteers this week, there are hundreds more welcoming, cooking, organizing, fixing, cleaning, guiding, gardening, and more—behind the scenes.Access Alliance volunteers change lives every day of the year. We couldn't do the work we do without you. 💖✨ Together, we can all create sparks of impact. ✨#IgniteVolunteerism #NationalVolunteerWeek #AccessAlliance

Albert is a dedicated, long-time volunteer—he’

Albert is a dedicated, long-time volunteer—he’s contributed over 300 hours in the past year alone! His commitment shows in everything he does, whether supporting our senior’s program, helping at community events, assisting with the community dining program. He’s ready to step in wherever help is needed.Known for his gentle nature and positive spirit, Albert brings warmth to every space. He’s the kind of person who quietly makes a big impact, always ready to lend a hand and brighten someone’s day.He shares that, “Volunteering has allowed me to give back to the community. It provides me with an opportunity to learn how to be patient . . . and show empathy to others. I consider it to be personal development and giving my time on worthy endeavours to benefit seniors in the community.”✨ Together, we can all create sparks of empathy. ✨Interested in joining our volunteer team? See link in bio!#IgniteVolunteerism #NationalVolunteerWeek #AccessAlliance

Maisharatu plays a vital role in supporting the 2S

Maisharatu plays a vital role in supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ Among Friends Program at Access Alliance, providing compassionate and respectful support to 2SLGBTQI+ individuals navigating the challenges of settlement.She helps to create a welcoming and affirming space; with empathy and kindness she helps ensure that participants feel seen, supported, and valued.Thoughtfully supporting individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds, Maisharatu works hard to make everyone feel included, and is a valuable member of our volunteer team.She shares that, “Volunteering has helped me become more confident, responsible and aware of the needs of my community. . . [It] has also strengthened my communication and teamwork skills [to help] create a strong support system where people feel seen heard valued and me being a part of this positive impact is something I really appreciate.”✨ Together, we can all create sparks of compassion. #IgniteVolunteerism ✨Find out more about becoming a part of our amazing team of volunteers! Click on the link in our bio, or visit our website for details!#AccessAlliance #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2026

A long-time Green Access program volunteer, Lindsa

A long-time Green Access program volunteer, Lindsay’s commitment and care have left a lasting impact on both the rooftop garden and the volunteers and staff working alongside her. Lindsay brings thoughtfulness, curiosity, and a genuine passion for the environment that inspires everyone around her.She consistently goes above and beyond, whether she’s tending to the plants, sharing knowledge, or helping foster a welcoming and collaborative space.In Lindsay’s words, volunteering has helped her become “a lot more aware of environmental issues in this (and other) communities.” She explains, “[I] have really enjoyed being able to participate in city-building activities like with Toronto's parkland strategy feedback sessions. I feel more connected to this neighbourhood and have experienced a lot of personal growth.”We're thankful for volunteers like Lindsay, who learn and grow with us.✨ Together, we can all create sparks of curiosity. ✨#IgniteVolunteerism #AccessAlliance

Long-time volunteer Bela is a true pillar of our v

Long-time volunteer Bela is a true pillar of our volunteer community. Through years of dedicated service across a wide range of initiatives—from Women’s Wellness program to our annual Summer Splash events—Bela has created lasting connections while touching countless lives. She shares, “I’ve had the chance to meet so many incredible people from diverse backgrounds . . . [which] has truly broadened my understanding of community and compassion.”Bela’s warmth, reliability, and genuine commitment inspire and energize those around her. Through her volunteer work, Bela strengthens the fabric of our community.As part of the #IgniteVolunteerism movement this #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrate individuals like Bela who inspire others to step forward, towards acts of service, civic engagement, and mutual support.✨ Together, we can all create sparks of positive change. ✨#accessalliance #NVW2026

💖✨💖Volunteers are at the heart of the work

💖✨💖Volunteers are at the heart of the work we do at Access Alliance.We are grateful to our many volunteers for their willingness to contribute their time and skills to guide, grow, and support our programs and services. They show up with smiles, roll up their sleeves, and bring a bright spark of energy and light.This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we're celebrating some of the many ways our incredible volunteers #IgniteVolunteerism, building a culture of care, compassion and curiosity that inspires positive change all year round. Thank you to ALL our amazing volunteers!#AccessAlliance #NVW2026

Do you live, work or go to school in Rockcliffe-Sm

Do you live, work or go to school in Rockcliffe-Smythe or Mount Dennis? Want to learn what local residents identified as their top concerns and needs?If so, we invite you to discover what we found out during our recent community health needs assessment in your neighbourhood.Join this knowledge-sharing session on April 20th to learn more, and share your thoughts and feedback on the findings presented!Light refreshments provided. Register now via link in bio!#AccessAlliance #AccessAllianceResearch

🔅 Are you aged 15 to 30 and looking for an enga

🔅 Are you aged 15 to 30 and looking for an engaging, community-oriented summer job? Access Alliance is HIRING NOW for multiple summer positions! 🔅Are you driven to make a difference? Join our team this summer!While each position requires different skills and expertise, all are centred on improving health outcomes for immigrants, refugees, and their communities. These jobs are full-time for 8 to 12 weeks (dependent on confirmation of funding through Canada Summer Jobs.) Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and legally entitled to work in Canada.👉🏽 Apply by April 16th! For more details and to apply, see link in bio.#AccessAlliance #summerjobstoronto

All Access Alliance locations will be closed on Fr

All Access Alliance locations will be closed on Friday, April 1. We will will reopen at 9:30 am on Monday, April 6.If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.We wish you a safe and happy long weekend!#AccessAlliance

🌷🐇 ☀️ Are you ready to jump into somethi

🌷🐇 ☀️ Are you ready to jump into something new? Check out our spring and summer program calendar!We offer newcomer-friendly programs, events, and services for children, seniors and everyone in between. From cooking to cultivating, cardio to kindergarten, there are a wide range of topics you can spring into today!🐸 Check out our online calendar now at accessalliance.ca.#AccessAlliance #torontonewcomers #newcomerswelcome

📣 We're seeking dedicated leaders to join our v

📣 We're seeking dedicated leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors!Help shape equitable, innovative care rooted in inclusion, and accessibility. Your skills and knowledge will help drive our mission to see Toronto’s diverse communities achieve health with dignity.Experience in policy governance and/or strategic decision-making is a plus!Commit approximately 2 to 3 hours 8 times a year, and drive systemic changes that empower equity-deserving communities in our city.Apply by April 17 via link in bio!For more info, please contact: ExecAssist@AccessAlliance.ca#AccessAlliance #JoinOurBoard

🧸 📋🧸 Do you have a child aged 2 to 6 year

🧸 📋🧸 Do you have a child aged 2 to 6 years old? Join one of our FREE Healthy Child Screening events where our friendly team will check your child's teeth, speech, hearing, vision, emotional development, and more.Staff will also be available to provide health information, community resources, and referrals. Open to families living in Taylor Massey. Oakridge, Thorncliffe, and Flemington communities. Newcomers are welcome!👉🏾 To register, click on the link in our bio.For more information, contact us at: childandfamily@accessalliance.ca or 415-693-8677 ext. 4234 .Interpreters for Bengali, Arabic, and Urdu will be available.#accessalliance #healthychildscreening @topublichealth @fhc_chc @eyetearlyon @tnotoronto @tdsb_communityservices

"I greatly appreciate the high level of profession

"I greatly appreciate the high level of professionalism . . . [and] programs that offer diverse nutrition services and opportunities to work with underserved and newcomer communities." -- May, Dietetic Placement Student, Access Alliance --Every year at Access Alliance, our registered dietitians host thoughtful and enthusiastic dietetic placements.They view mentorship as an opportunity to give back, training future dietitians after having been guided by mentors themselves, back when they were students. Nourishing the new generation, so it can flourish.By choosing interns who demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and great communication skills, our dietitians enhance the quality of our programs. And by prioritizing placements of internationally trained dietitians, they advance Access Alliance's commitment to supporting newcomers. For more on our dietitian services, visit the link in our bio.Click here to learn more about our student placements, please see our website: accessalliance.ca (Get Involved > Find a Student Placement)#AccessAlliance #NutritionMonth @dietitianscan

🌙 Access Alliance wishes a happy, and healthy E

🌙 Access Alliance wishes a happy, and healthy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating in our community. ❤ Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones!#eidmubarak #accessalliance

👉🏽 Don't have a doctor? We're accepting new

👉🏽 Don't have a doctor? We're accepting new patients!In addition to primary health care—including doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses—our services include:> Social workers & therapists> Dietitians> Interpreting services> Settlement services> A wide variety of newcomer-friendly community programs & eventsOHIP is not required to receive our care. To sign up to be a patient with Access Alliance, please fill in a contact form via the link in our bio, and we'll be in touch for more information.For more about Access Alliance, visit our website: accessalliance.ca#AccessAlliance

🥚🍎🫐 At Access Alliance, our dietitians va

🥚🍎🫐 At Access Alliance, our dietitians value the importance of providing culturally competent care in their work. They recognize that by honouring cultural food traditions they are able to build trust and connect with our clients.In a recent Women’s Wellness program, space was made for participants to share and reflect via the module “Food & Culture: Keeping Traditions Alive”. Participants were invited to share cultural ingredients and teach recipes to the group. A dietetic intern created a map of breakfast foods shared by participants. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to teach and learn from one another.Using food to foster cultural connections helps nourish our bodies and our minds, and strengthens our sense of community.Want to know more about the programs and services our dietitians offer? Click on the link in our bio!#AccessAlliance #NutritionMonth

🥘💟🥬Food is connection, culture and comfor

🥘💟🥬Food is connection, culture and comfort—and it's a pathway to flourishing. Our Newcomers Cooking Together (NCT): Heart Health edition invites newcomers to come together and create a heart-healthy meal. Each class features recipes that use ingredients proven to help improve cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Participants are encouraged to try heart-healthy dishes from around the world, like the flavour-filled "Turmeric Curry with Chickpeas and Cauliflower", and delicious "Peanut Soba Noodles with Tofu".Every day our Access Alliance dietitians support our clients to connect, create, and flourish with great programming like NCT. This Nutrition Month we celebrate the work they do nourishing our community!To find out more about our dietitian programs and services, please click on the link in our bio.#AccessAlliance #NourishToFlourish #NutritionMonth2026

When we give, we all gain! Join us March 10 for an

When we give, we all gain! Join us March 10 for an International Women's Day community event celebrating of the impact of women giving time, resources, skills and knowledge.Discover insights from guest speaker Mihret Haile, exchange knowledge, and celebrate the impact of newcomer women in our community. Join us to share your stories and connect with others through art, music and more! We'll also have raffle prizes and tasty treats.Please register via link in bio!For more info contact Hema at hsubramaniam@accessalliance.ca#accessalliance #IWD2026

✨ Glow Up: Body & Mind ✨ Join us for a fun, f

✨ Glow Up: Body & Mind ✨Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening focused on movement, wellness, and connection! 💪🏽🧠🗓 Tuesday, March 24, 2026⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM📍 AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)Kick things off with an all-ages exercise class led by Coach Phil, then stay for engaging workshops with our Family Wellbeing & Youth Team.👨🏾‍👩🏽‍👧🏿 Parents, caregivers & youth are all welcome!🎟 Raffle prizes🍽 Food & refreshments💬 Learn how our programs support families and youth year-round!Register through the link in our bio! Let’s glow up together 🌟#accessalliance #familywellbeing #glowup

The Non-Insured Clinic (NIC)—formerly known as t

The Non-Insured Clinic (NIC)—formerly known as the Non-Insured Walk-in Clinic (NIWIC) at AccessPoint on Jane—is now open at our downtown College Street location!No status, no insurance, and no doctor? No problem! The NIC has the same health care team and supports as the NIWIC. Please note that the clinic is appointment-based (no walk-in service.) Please call us at 416-324-9380 Mondays and Thursdays between 9 and 9:30 am for a same day or next day appointment.Visit our website for up-to-date information and more details about the Non-Insured Clinic! (Click on link in bio)#accessalliance #HealthcareForAll

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