Learn different ways to volunteer in Toronto. Increase your civic engagement through hands-on learning. This can be a great way for newcomer youth to earn volunteer hours toward their high school diploma. To learn more and register, contact youth@accessalliance.ca
A welcoming and inclusive biweekly movie night focused on environmental films from around the world. Meal and refreshments provided. Discussions to follow. To register, please contact ctiti@accessalliance.ca
Improve your English language skills with lots of fun and zero judgment. Join us in a supportive environment where you can practice speaking, reading, writing and listening in English, with a focus on real-life conversations and activities. Make new friends, build confidence, and succeed in school! To learn more and register, email youth@accessalliance.ca
This is a 12-week gardening program that brings together Indigenous ways of growing and newcomer perspectives and methods. This program is facilitated by Isaac Crosby (Brother Nature), an Indigenous land worker with decades of experience in growing and a generations long legacy of land work. To register, please click here.
Over the course of five weeks, a registered dietitian will teach you the latest recommendations about what to eat to keep your heart healthy. Through group conversation and workbook activities, we will explore which foods help to control cholesterol and blood pressure the best. *Recommended to attend all five sessions* Registration is required. To register, […]
Join us on the green roof. Enjoy the benefits of gardening, learn about growing urban organic food, meet new people, and earn volunteer hours! For more information, please refer to our Garden Stewards page.
English Conversation Circle informally helps newcomers and non-native English speakers improve their English for the purpose of joining the workforce, attending school as well as other interests. The purpose is to create a friendly and welcoming environment for participants to gain confidence and enhance their English language skill in conversation and workplace communication. For more […]
Newcomers and other community members are invited to join us for fun activities to learn about the importance of Earth Day and what actions we can all take going forward. For more information, please contact Chimu at ctiti@accessalliance.ca
Join our group for newcomer Arabic speaking women and learn about different topics, chat and connect with others. To register, please contact mspanos@accessalliance.ca
Hijabs and Helmets is a program to promote cycling and physical activity amongst the newcomer Hijabi communities in Toronto. Activities include group rides and Learn-to-Ride workshops. The program provides a supportive community for hijabis and their allies and fosters an accommodating space to engage in recreational bike rides, grow cycling skills, and explore the city. […]
