News

Annual Report 2017/18

Annual Report 2017/18

The 2017/18 year has been a fantastic one for New Leaf, and I would like to take a moment to thank all of our programming partners, funders, facilitators, staff and participants for their dedication. This year marked a huge milestone for us, which was the launch of a new training for educators, called Building Blocks of

Annual Report 2017/18 Read More »

Annual Report 2016/17

Annual Report 2016/17

10th Anniversary Edition I often tell the story of how New Leaf was a glimmer of an idea for a couple of years before it got started. It was while working in Trinidad alongside a dear friend who I watched build something amazing with very few resources or support that I was inspired to finally start

Annual Report 2016/17 Read More »

Reflecting on the school year

Reflecting on the school year

As we wrap up programs in our partner TDSB schools for the 2017/18 year, we’d like to take a moment to pause and reflect on the brilliance of our participants, as well as extend our gratitude to the staff who made our programs possible. We are so grateful to the youth for showing up, working through

Reflecting on the school year Read More »

A story from a New Leaf program

A Story from a New Leaf Program

“Don’t Take It Too Seriously” This story was shared by one of New Leaf’s senior facilitators, Rochelle, who leads New Leaf programs at two high school sites, an elementary school, and one of our community drop-in classes. I have such deep respect and gratitude for the young people I work with. They teach me more about

A Story from a New Leaf Program Read More »

Toronto Waterfront 10K

Toronto Waterfront 10K

Lululemon and Canada Running Series have teamed up for this year’s Toronto Waterfront 10k Run, and New Leaf is honored to be their charitable organization of choice! Race day is June 17 and registration is open! You’ll have a chance to make a donation to New Leaf’s youth programs when you register! Register here ➞

Toronto Waterfront 10K Read More »

New Leaf Awarded Vital Ideas Grant

New Leaf Awarded Vital Ideas Grant

We are very excited to announce that New Leaf has been awarded a Vital Ideas Grant from the Toronto Foundation, thanks to support provided by the Vital Toronto Fund, the Donna and Richard Ivey Fund, the Wilkinson Family Fund, and an anonymous fund at the Toronto Foundation. Through the grant program, community organizations are provided with

New Leaf Awarded Vital Ideas Grant Read More »