“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.” Jim Rohn Responsibility is something required of all of us in every area of our lives. We need to demonstrate responsibility in our families, when we’re at school, when we are at work, and in […]
Honesty matters. At Moorelands Kids, we believe that one of the most important leadership qualities is trustworthiness, which helps us achieve our goals together. This is why we’ve compiled the following list to explain why honesty matters and what to do if you’ve been less than. Why Honesty Matters You may ask, why does honesty […]
OVERCOMING: To deal with successfully; to prevail over – that’s been our buzzword at Moorelands Kids for all of 2021. Watching our staff, kids and community come together last year was a timely reminder that there is much to be grateful for. Your support of Moorelands Kids helped kids to overcome the 2021 challenges of […]
Save the Date to Reunite! Please save the date for Moorelands Kids’ Annual Meeting: July 15, 2022. More information will be available soon on this page.
Moorelands Kids’ Baby Bundles program makes a big impact across Toronto thanks to amazing community connections. Not only do our bundles provide vital supplies to low-income moms and their newborns, the program links them with a health care worker and community workers who provide ongoing education and support. In 2021, we worked with 12 partner […]
The results are in! By partnering with Moorelands Kids’ Christmas Sharing in 2021, you shared toys, holiday meals and baby supplies to hundreds of children. You ‘Topped Up the Pantry’ with over $30,000 in grocery support to get families with young children through the difficult month of January. And you shared joy to children and […]
Moorelands Kids understands that sometimes things happen: we make mistakes or wrong choices and forget to think about the consequences! Thankfully, it doesn’t have to end there. Here are some steps to rebuild a negative reputation in your community. After all, character counts! Moorelands Community Code – KNOW, GROW & SHOW At Moorelands Kids, we […]
With the impact of climate change on our world, there is no denying that we need to all work more on being greener! Being more sustainable in our daily lives is good for the planet and contributes to a positive future for our kids. Going green doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, news reports […]
Staying active when you’re stuck at home can be tricky but Moorelands Kids is here to help! Below you’ll find lots of videos and resources to help you stay active at home with very little equipment needed. Family Fitness Contest In honour of Family Day, we’ve got a fun Family Fitness Draw to encourage you […]
As we work together to rebuild connections, I wanted to thank you for your ongoing resilience in times of change. Your commitment to building connection and community for children across Toronto exemplifies everything that makes the season merry & bright! Please watch the video above for my special holiday update to you. Wishing you a […]
Forgiveness is powerful. In fact, forgiving others (and yourself) is a part of caring—a quality we teach and implement in our programs here at Moorelands Kids. Often when we have to forgive it’s because somebody did something negative or harmful. This is why forgiveness can be one of the hardest, yet most powerful things we […]
“Moorelands matters because it teaches everyone there to give back – there’s nothing more important than that style of leadership. Kids that spend enough time at Moorelands grow up to realize it’s important to give back too.” For Kieran Cousins, known at Moorelands Camp as The Dude during the summers of 2018, 2019, 2021 when […]
On Giving Tuesday – November 30th – your gift to Moorelands Kids WILL BE MATCHED by the Ward Family Foundation up to $35,000! We know that kids from low-income families face an opportunity gap and are falling behind due to the negative effects of the pandemic – what we call the COVID-slide. Our year-round programs help kids LEVEL UP by them connected to […]
“I grew as a leader by putting others in front of me, they go first. Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Ryan, 11, Moorelands Camp Participant. At Moorelands Kids, we lead by example to teach kids key qualities like respect and kindness. Respect is important for people of all ages, but is […]
Moorelands Kids has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities for the 2nd year in a row by Charity Intelligence (Ci)! A Top 100 Charity in Canada We’re so honoured to once again be rated as a Top 100 Charity in Canada and to be recognized for our mission’s impact, transparency, accountability! What is […]
