Despite past successes, our work is not done. Kids still need us. Toronto is still the Number #1 child poverty capital of Canada, and it’s on the rise in our very own backyard. That fact was echoed recently in Toronto Foundation’s 2017/2018 report, Toronto’s Vital Signs, indicating that child poverty is there and still hurting our […]
“At camp, I saw a different way of interacting – a different way to deal with problems. It gave me access to peace and tranquility; access to role models who I could trust.” Sandra Brown, Moorelands’ camper alumni Sandra Brown, nee Woodgate, recently got back in touch with Moorelands for the first time since her […]
“I was able to pay for my son to go to camp but that’s not the reality for all families. All kids deserve a break and that’s what they get at Moorelands.” As one of the newest members of Moorelands’ Century Club, Eunice Thomas has a long, rich history with Moorelands. Her connection began shortly […]
Dear Friends, 2017 has been a very full year, exploring why ‘Moorelands Matters’ to 1170 children and their families. We found new partners and continue to see our community and supporters grow. We launched a strategic directive to serve more youth. We “weathered” the challenge of having camp close for one session over the summer […]
John is the winner of our Moorelands Camp Story Contest! Check out his competition-winning submission below. Thank you to everyone who entered, there was stiff competition! My Moorelands Camp story begins when I was 13. Before coming to Moorelands, I had only been to one camp before – an underwhelming three-day school trip – that […]
We gratefully acknowledge the following donors whose gifts allow Moorelands to offer a leadership experience to Toronto’s disadvantaged kids. THANK YOU 2017 Donors! Patrons Circle ($100,000 + ) The Gale Family Leaders Circle ($50,000 +) Bill & Karen Barnett Mackenzie Investments Charitable Foundation Builders Circle ($20,000 +) Fossil Group Canada Jays Care Foundation Olivia and […]
BLAST kids at our three locations in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park were lucky enough to have some VIP visitors recently. Members of Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Police Services took time out of their busy schedules to teach kids about keeping safe and about their service in the community. Officer Wright from the Toronto Police […]
“I learned so many things at Moorelands. Every kid has strengths and it’s our job as leaders to put them in the position to succeed.” Moorelands is so pleased to welcome Keith McShan, aka Alpha, (back) into the fold. Although he’s been connected to Moorelands for many years, Alpha has recently returned to a position […]
We’re having a camp story competition! Share your story from Moorelands Camp and be entered into a draw to win a $50 Indigo Gift Card! Here are some ideas to get you thinking! Describe your favourite memory of Moorelands Camp and why it meant so much. Describe what you learned at Moorelands Camp and how you learned it. Describe […]
Why does Toronto need more Moorelands? Child Poverty & Mental Health “The odds of a child or youth from a family living in poverty having a mental health problem are three times that of a child from a family that is not living in poverty.” Linking poverty and mental health: A lifespan view; Sept. 2008 […]
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 63rd Floor Scotia Plaza 44 King Street West Please join us at our Annual General Meeting on April 11th where you can shape the future of Moorelands. Enjoy cocktails and light refreshments as we discuss your impact in 2017 and look ahead to serving more children […]
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader success is all about growing others.” Jack Welch Moorelands Youth LED program at Valley Park Middle School gives students in grades 6 – 8 the chance to develop leadership and life skills through fun, hands-on experiences. At Moorelands, we […]
Laugh Out Loud in Leaside A Roaring Success! Laugh Out Loud in Leaside #9 took place on March 2nd and what a fabulous night of fun it was! We’re so grateful to the LOL #9 Fundraising Committee, sponsors and attendees for making the evening a roaring success! The event was full of laughter, great music […]
Early registration is open for Moorelands Camp 2018! We already have 24 applications in for the upcoming summer, so don’t delay. And don’t forget, we’re running our “early bird” contest again this year: get your *completed* application in by January 26th and be entered into a draw to win a family night out! ($50 cineplex […]
