Congrats to our CN Tower climbers
November 4, 2019
Congratulations to Team FST, which raised $3,780 – more than 50 per cent over its target of $2,500 – in the CN Tower Stair Climb for United Way on Nov 3. The funds will go towards Family Service Toronto’s staff campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto. FST has set a 2019 campaign target… Continue reading Congrats to our CN Tower climbers
Free Counselling on Wednesdays
October 20, 2019
Family Service Toronto offers a weekly free single-session counselling session with a trained counsellor or psychotherapist. The sessions are offered Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. to individuals, couples and families on a first-come first-served basis at 355 Church Street. A session lasts about 50 minutes and is open to all persons 18 years of… Continue reading Free Counselling on Wednesdays
Parties Respond to poverty poll
October 17, 2019
Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and in four days, polls will open for Canada’s 43rd federal election. This year also marks 30 years since each federal party represented in the House of Commons committed to ending child poverty by the year 2000. There is no better time than the October… Continue reading Parties Respond to poverty poll
Child Poverty is Election Issue
October 7, 2019
Child and family poverty has dropped significantly across Canada since 2015, but the problem persists in all 338 federal ridings as the country heads towards a federal election Oct. 21, reports Campaign 2000, a non-partisan coalition of 120 groups and individuals committed to ending child poverty and co-ordinated by Family Service Toronto. “Child and family… Continue reading Child Poverty is Election Issue
FST staffer pens caregiver column
August 19, 2019
Identifying your role as a caregiver can be empowering, writes FST social worker Erin Relyea in her first online column as a toronto.com contributor. “Being a caregiver can be one of the most challenging roles,” she notes. “It can be lonely, emotional and overwhelming to balance the needs of another person while still maintaining your own.… Continue reading FST staffer pens caregiver column
FST welcomes Chris Brillinger
August 1, 2019
Family Service Toronto welcomes Chris Brillinger as its new Executive Director on Aug. 6. Chris comes to FST after 31 years of exemplary leadership and dedication to Toronto public service as the city’s Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration (SDFA). He moves into the role following the July departure of Margaret Hancock, who… Continue reading FST welcomes Chris Brillinger
FST releases 2018-19 report
July 19, 2019
Family Service Toronto held its Annual General Meeting on June 19 at its downtown office at 355 Church Street. The event was attended by board members, staff, and visitors and was followed by an event to celebrate 12 years of leadership by outgoing Executive Director Margaret Hancock, who will depart July 19. About 100 community… Continue reading FST releases 2018-19 report
FST salutes Margaret Hancock
July 11, 2019
Family Service Toronto is preparing to bid farewell to its Executive Director of the last 12 years. Margaret Hancock departs July 19 after more than a decade of leadership in the city’s social services sector and directing a team which provides front line services to address poverty, violence against women, LGBTQ+ issues, caregiving for seniors… Continue reading FST salutes Margaret Hancock
Happy Pride month from FST!
June 5, 2019
Family Service Toronto is celebrating the diversity and inclusiveness of the city’s fourth annual Pride month throughout June and salutes the work of its David Kelley Services unit. FST’s DKS unit is committed to trauma-informed, anti-oppression practices to help empower LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families, as well as people living with, affected by or concerned… Continue reading Happy Pride month from FST!
FST welcomes new directors
June 3, 2019
FST is pleased to welcome Leila Sarangi as its new Director, Social Action and Andrey Timofeev as Director, Finance effective June 3. Leila’s professional experience demonstrates a concentrated commitment to advocacy and social action grounded in the community sector. Leila started her career as a front-line crisis counsellor in the women’s shelter system and in… Continue reading FST welcomes new directors
FST chooses new leadership
April 16, 2019
A veteran civic leader of innovative approaches to social and community development across the City of Toronto will lead Family Service Toronto into the next decade. “We are most pleased to inform you that Chris Brillinger has been chosen to be the next Executive Director of Family Service Toronto,” said Terrie Tucker, chair of FST’s… Continue reading FST chooses new leadership
Calling all seniors caregivers
April 11, 2019
Family Service Toronto is offering a series of free monthly workshops to caregivers who provide assistance to a senior (55+). The workshops are presented in English and other languages (Dari, Farsi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil) and are also offered to the LGBTQ+ community. Workshop topics include home safety, community resources, medication management and crisis prevention. April… Continue reading Calling all seniors caregivers