Family Service Toronto

Family Service Toronto FST helps individuals and families face a wide variety of life challenges through counselling, community development, advocacy and public education programs.

Spotlight on Ability:Meet the Oshawa Vikings Mixed Ability Rugby Team — proof that sport is strongest when everyone belo...
12/24/2025

Spotlight on Ability:
Meet the Oshawa Vikings Mixed Ability Rugby Team — proof that sport is strongest when everyone belongs.

Established in 1959, the Vikings are one of the first rugby clubs in North America accredited by International Mixed Ability Sports, bringing people of all abilities together on the same field, as equal teammates. Their model isn’t about limitation — it’s about talent, teamwork, and potential.

The club continues to lead by example, from welcoming entire families into the sport to opening the first sensory room in a local sporting venue at Thompson Rugby Park.

In June 2025, the Vikings’ men’s and women’s Mixed Ability teams made history representing Canada at the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament in Pamplona, Spain. The women’s team reached the semi-finals, while the men’s team narrowly missed their spot — a remarkable achievement for both teams on the world stage.

This is what inclusion looks like when it’s done right:
different abilities, shared purpose, one team — because ability isn’t limited. It’s unleashed.

Learn more about mixed abilities in sports: https://www.mixedabilitysports.org/what-is-mixed-ability/
and about the team's results: https://www.kukrisports.com/ca/news/kukri-sports-oshawa-vikings-inclusivity/

Are you a caregiver and/or an individual with a developmental disability, 18+, interested in learning about programs and...
12/22/2025

Are you a caregiver and/or an individual with a developmental disability, 18+, interested in learning about programs and services available in the Toronto region? Do you want to meet virtually with a case manager to get help with forms or resources? A new Virtual Service Navigation Consultation series starts in January 2026. Register today for your free 55 min session for one of the dates & time available on Jan 15, Feb 19 and Mar 19.
Session slots are booked online using the registration link at: bit.ly/ServiceNavigation

Season's Greetings Indigenous peoples across Canada and other cultures around the world celebrate the Winter Solstice on...
12/19/2025

Season's Greetings

Indigenous peoples across Canada and other cultures around the world celebrate the Winter Solstice on Dec. 21. It is the year’s longest night, and celebrations honour the symbolism of fire and light along with life, death, the rising sun and the moon.

Wishing you peace, joy, and a touch of Canadian winter magic this Solstice. May your heart be warmed by the promise of returning light and your days ahead be filled with love, laughter, and hope.

For our holidays office hours please go to: https://familyservicetoronto.org/seasons-greetings-from-fst-6/

Coming soon: Festive Community MarketJoin us for an afternoon of fresh produce, creativity, and warm community spirit, a...
12/11/2025

Coming soon: Festive Community Market
Join us for an afternoon of fresh produce, creativity, and warm community spirit, and enjoy:
Shopping Fresh produce
Holiday card-making activities
Hot drinks and snacks
Create art
Win a Raffle prize
And more …
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1236 Birchmount Ave (inside The Social Brew)
Come and join us for a welcoming community gathering.
The Community Food Market is offered by Corbrook, Family Service Toronto, and The Social Brew every third Thursday of the month.

Survival is strength. What carried you through? Day 16: shared by clients"Things that carried me through: Prayer"As t...
12/10/2025

Survival is strength. What carried you through?

Day 16: shared by clients
"Things that carried me through: Prayer"

As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Nov 25 – Dec 10) come to a close, we pause to reflect on the stories and strength shared through our theme: “Things That Carried Me Through.”

Over the past days, survivors have shared what helped them keep going — connection, hope, family, friendship, community. Their courage reminds us that survival is strength and that healing grows when we listen, believe, and act together.
The 16 Days may end, but our commitment doesn’t.
Let’s keep raising awareness, supporting survivors, and building safer communities , today and every day.

Learn more and explore resources:
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2025/11/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence.html
• National support & emergency services directory
• “16 Ways You Can Help End Gender-Based Violence” guide
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/16-ways-help-end-gender-based-violence.html
• Youth campaign “It’s Not Just”
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/campaigns/gender-based-violence-its-not-just.html

In case of emergency national directory:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/dangerous-goods/canutec/reporting-requirements/guide-reporting-dangerous-goods-incidents/emergency-phone-numbers

Together, we — speak up and carry each other through.

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