FST marks Truth and Reconciliation
September 26, 2024
The federal government has designated September 30 as a day to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of native residential schools, as well as their families and communities. We join in the public commemoration of this significant day to recognize the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. For… Continue reading FST marks Truth and Reconciliation
FST issues strategic planning RFP
August 30, 2024
Family Service Toronto has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of consulting services to develop FST’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The RFP was released Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 and proposals will be accepted until 5 PM Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Questions and answers related to the RFP are available at this link. Proponents… Continue reading FST issues strategic planning RFP
MCCSS Minister visits FST
August 6, 2024
The Honourable Michael Parsa, Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, visited FST’s 355 Church Street location on Aug. 6 for an overview of agency initiatives and current reform efforts in the Developmental Services sector including its Journey to Belonging focus. “It was a productive information session with the Minister and an opportunity for him… Continue reading MCCSS Minister visits FST
FST’s ED appointed to police board
June 27, 2024
Family Service Toronto congratulates Executive Director Chris Brillinger on his June 27 appointment by the City of Toronto to the Toronto Police Service Board (TPSB). “I am excited and honoured to be entrusted with the job of bringing a community and social justice perspective to the work of the board,” Chris said on news of… Continue reading FST’s ED appointed to police board
FST launches membership drive
June 5, 2024
Support the work of Family Service Toronto by becoming a member. As a member, you’ll have voting privileges at FST’s annual meeting in September or any other special meetings of members as well as receiving FST communications and invitations to special events. FST membership is open to individuals who support our mission and vision of… Continue reading FST launches membership drive
Pride 2024 Statement
June 4, 2024
This Pride month we come together to celebrate and recognize the collective joy, resilience, grief, and strength that exists every day in our 2SLGBTQ+ community. As anti-trans rhetoric continues to rise in Canada, it’s crucial that we focus our attention on transgender inclusion and recognize the challenges our transgender siblings face, particularly those belonging to… Continue reading Pride 2024 Statement
FST signs joint letter to PM
May 14, 2024
Family Service Toronto has joined more than 80 civil society organizations, settlement agencies and religious groups in Canada in signing a strongly-worded open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on the government to abandon its plan to expand immigration detention into federal prisons. Dated Monday, May 13, the letter highlights the human rights harms… Continue reading FST signs joint letter to PM
Class action launched over waitlists
May 10, 2024
The Toronto law firm of Koskie Minsky LLP has been engaged as Class Counsel in a proceeding against the Province of Ontario regarding lengthy waitlists for developmental services in Ontario. The Amended Statement of Claim alleges that the issue of waitlists for desperately needed services has been a repeatedly identified issue for years and that… Continue reading Class action launched over waitlists
FST joins national Call for Kindness
May 7, 2024
Family Service Toronto joins the Canadian Mental Health Association’s national Call for Kindness this week (May 6-12) as we mark #MentalHealthWeek in Canada, a pivotal time for shedding light on the challenges surrounding mental well-being. It’s a reminder that each of us possesses the ability to show compassion, which can have a profound impact. This… Continue reading FST joins national Call for Kindness
FST opens board recruitment
April 18, 2024
Family Service Toronto is recruiting volunteers to join its board of directors and committees beginning in the 2024-25 governance year. FST’s board and committee members are individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives coming from the mental health, social services, non-profit, business, legal, government and academic sectors. FST is currently seeking skills/expertise in: Application deadline is… Continue reading FST opens board recruitment
FST supports Bill 173
April 17, 2024
As an agency committed to ending gender-based violence, Family Service Toronto (FST) is pleased that Bill 173 – Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act – passed 2nd reading in the provincial legislature on April 10, 2024. Family Service Toronto released a statement in July of 2023 urging the government to take this important action. Declaring intimate… Continue reading FST supports Bill 173
Our volunteers make a difference!
April 12, 2024
April 14-20 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate both FST’s volunteers and the millions of Canadians who contribute to building stronger and more inclusive communities every day. This year’s theme, “Every Moment Matters” highlights the significant impact of every volunteer and their contributions. Over the last year FST volunteers sat on… Continue reading Our volunteers make a difference!