Project417 is a registered charity in Canada with programs in the Toronto area, across Canada, and the US. We engage volunteers and guide them in meaningful programs which meet the homeless where they live - out on the street, in shelters or drop-ins, and food banks. One of our Homeless Street Outreach programs is called the Sandwich Run, which we have been facilitating for over 15 years. A sandwich run involves volunteers delivering nutritious bag lunches to homeless street people by walking …

This is a working group of volunteers and staff at CultureLink Settlement Services, an agency serving newcomers to Toronto. Our mandate is to  create opportunities for the transfer of wisdom across cultures and across generations, on environmental issues such as climate change, energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable transportation. The Committee develops ideas for CultureLink programming and ways to "green" CultureLink's operations and procurement. The activities of the committee includ …

This group is for members and invited guests of CultureLink's Bike Host Program. You can become a Bike Host Multilingual Cycling Ambassadors only if you are a responsible adult who is willing to commit 30 volunteer hours within next 4 months, hold a PR card, can speak English and one other language, and pass group interview. Please contact CultureLink for more information or to register for this program.

The Shaolin culture, once found only in the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan province of China is here in Toronto. Join a growing community of Shaolin enthusiasts whose aim is to help the communities here and nearby. Learn traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong/chi kung, and discuss chan buddhism philosophy in Toronto. Also participate in many great and fun activities with like minded people including Shaolin Retreat camping, sporting events, parties, and general get together.  Join in volunteer eff …

NEAT (Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto) is a Walking group organized by volunteers of the Mentorship Programs at  CultureLink Settlement Services. New Torontonians are curious about their city and walking is the most healthy and inexpensive way to explore new places. But where to go and how they can learn more about the culture and history while enjoying the walking? Many of the newcomers found “Toronto Doors Open” an intriguing event, but it only happens once a year. On the other hand, …

Dare to be a Dandelion believes in the beauty and authenticity of all living things. Much like a dandelion, we often undervalue ourselves though we have so many wonderful gifts to share with the world. Dare to be a Dandelion explores how to live your authentic self and explore your true potential to improve your life and the world around you. This is a group for people to come together in their search for authenticity, purpose and passion in life. Its aim is to help individuals not only imagine …

The Kindness of Strangers Want to be a part of making someone’s day? The intention is to use our everyday skills in order to make someone’s day just a little brighter. How? You ask. Not sure yet. Consider it a work in progress. I don’t have all the answers yet but I’m sure things will fall into place. The first meeting will be a generative thinking session (brainstorming) to understand our interests and skills and how they can best be applied. These will not be pre-organized events rather we wil …

CALLING ALL DOWNTOWN TORONTO MOMS AND DADS! We’re a group of neighbourhood moms and dads who get-together regularly for playdates and outings for our infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  If you are a family with young children, we’d love to meet you! We have great team of volunteer organizers and we aim to find activities that are low-cost and local!Some of our activities centre around our neighbourhood (Trinity-Bellwoods), but other outings take us across the city. Our events include neighbourh …

Toronto Net Tuesday is a place for nonprofits, social enterprises and social purpose businesses to come together to learn about technology trends, issues and tools, share stories and build new relationships. Toronto Net Tuesday is run by TechSoup Canada (http://techsoupcanada.ca/) and is a part of the global NetSquared community (http://www.netsquared.org).

A service club that work to support children programs in Toronto and around the world.

Vegetarian? Vegan? You've come to the right place! We are a social group for people who have committed to a vegetarian, vegan, or raw vegan diet. Join us at as many or as few events as you like! Membership Guidelines: All members need to use their real first name and have an identifiable photo on their profile. Why? We are a real group that meets in real life! Having a photo of yourself and using your real first name allows organizers to identify members at meetups, so you don't miss out on the …

"Little one, whoever you are, wherever you are, there are little ones just like you all over the world." - Mem Fox Heart Transformers is a group for everyone interested in promoting human welfare and basic human values, such as love and compassion. The group is founded on the fundamental belief that we all deserve love, compassion, and respect. We will show love and compassion not only in our daily lives, but we will also engage in various initiatives/activities that seek to help one anot …

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Do you have a passion for adventure, travel, sports, exploring new environments, discovering new cultures, lifelong learning, challenging yourself, personal growth, human potential, community building, volunteering, positive social and environmental impact? Would you like to be part of a vibrant community of fun, down-to-earth, adventurous, like-minded souls? We all love the feeling of anticipation be …

Computer graphics or CG covers anything related to images or drawings created or manipulated on a computer.  CG can be achieved either by writing code or pushing a mouse.  CG covers fields as diverse as computational photography, augmented reality, mapping, GIS, spatial databases, computer vision, image processing, remote sensing, photogrammetry, digital cinema, 3D stereoscopic creation and display as well as the usual perception that computer graphics is things like 3D animation, video editing, …

Project417 does a number of outreach activities such as Sandwich, Latenight outreach to women involved in sex work, operates a safe houses for women flee situation of human trafficking and we also do a number of country trips. Project417 is a Christian based organization.

I'm a new mom and want to meet other moms in central Toronto. I was a member of other Mommy Groups but through my experience and talking with other moms and moms to be about what they want in a great group, I decided to start this one- so WELCOME! You have taken the first step in becoming involved in an energetic, dynamic and fun group. In this group we are not about the numbers but the quality of the meetups. This group is for Moms to make friends for their babies/toddlers and for themselves or …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. DIRECTIONS: We meet in the "Central Conference Dining Room". (1st floor, main hospital building) @ St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto). Enter from the south side of central portion of St. Joseph's Health Centre. If you like, ask for directions to the Central Conference Dining Room from the person behind the main informatio …

Great opportunity for Chinese singles to meet other Chinese singles in a fun environment. Come join us at our bigger casual events; coffee house, games night, city walk. Or, join us for the more discrete and formal events; dinner for professionals, 10+10 networking drinks, meet business singles.  For more active singles who want to get out, we have hiking, beach volleyball, biking/inline skate, ultimate freesbie. Requirement To Join: 1) Picture showing who you are. 2) You must be between 23-45 …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. This meetup group is designed to become a support network for friends, family and caregivers related or close to people with mental health challenges. Many families understand the dramatic emotional burden of dealing with loved ones with mental health challenges. Family and friends are relied upon to support those affected …

The Toronto SharePoint Users Group (TSPUG) launched in 2006 to support the SharePoint community in southern Ontario. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at KPMG (Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 4600) in downtown Toronto . Each meeting features a catered social, Q&A, and a featured presentation. All are welcome! TSPUG members also host the Toronto SharePoint Camp. This free, volunteer-run event is held on a Saturday using the CodeCamp format (see also: CodeCamp Manifesto). The …

Do you like ballroom and Latin dancing, but are self-conscious on the dance floor? We are a group that is dedicated to learning International Ballroom dancing whch covers only 10 dances.  You will be learning how to waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, quick step, rumba, tango, samba and jive, etc. We are primarily a group for beginners, but ballroom dancers of all levels are welcome and can benefit. Weekly lessons are held at a central location on the Bloor-Danforth subway line, just steps from a subway st …

Hi Everyone ! This group is open to anyone and everyone who has an interest in meditation - young and old, beginners and seasoned pros. The purpose of the group is to provide instruction on simple meditation techniques to anyone who wishes to learn, and to come together to enjoy meditation as a group. Classes are always free and open to the public. It helps reduce stress, increase wellness and maintain balance. Experience universal connection and joy! In each of our free weekly classes we: Perfo …

Let's mingle with fellow 30-Somethings as we re-visit the Toronto landscape together. @ 30-Something in Toronto, you can expect to find a good variety of event's, everything from self-improvement to going out for some fine ethnic cuisine. Or if you're the type who likes to keep a low profile, then hopefully you can join us at one of the monthly coffee meet-ups. THey will be held at selected downtown and surrounding area cafes. Here is a taste of some of the monthly events we'll be hosting; a …

Women getting together for friendship and socializing.   For women 25+ who enjoy: book clubs, writing groups, coffee meetups, walks, dinners, knitting, yoga, movies and other such events. We will hold bi-weekly coffee, bi-weekly walks, monthly writing group and a monthly book club as a rule.  Plus other fun events will be added in as they come up. This group is for friendly, happy, positive women who are looking to meet others and make lasting friendships. Most events will be located in East End …

WELCOME TO TORONTO FRIENDS ORG. So, live in Toronto? Looking to meet new friends with similar interests? Make new friends? And do your share of positive change in our fair city? Than you are in the right group!. Like to make new friends in restaurants, socialize at lounges, party at clubs and be inspired at art events? Perhaps a delicious brunch? Blown away by the Movies? Or just meet new people ! Then you are arrived!  It's a win/win! Done. Finito. Come in, kick back and make yourself at home. …

Women Off the Market This club is dedicated to Women off the Market women in Toronto. Have you watched the real house wives shows? Let’s have that without the Crazy Drama! Let’s celebrate our life. If you are married, engaged, or in committed relationship, Like me you feel like you can’t relate to groups that are single? The Fun doesn't have stop lets meet up !! Let’s still get pretty and hot, lets go to the trendiest spots, nice dinners, shopping, visit beauty spots, join different classes, Vol …

There are shuls, 30-somethings groups, golf clubs and singles bars; but where's a self-respecting, fun-loving, interesting 45-plus Jewish single supposed to go to meet like-minded people? This Meetup just might be the place. If you are Jewish and not your average prince or princess, join up and join in. We'd all love to meet you! We've held POG events across the GTA, from Thornhill to the Beaches.  If you've got any ideas in mind for future events, bring 'em on!  Email them to the POG organizer …

This group is for Board and Committee members of Healthy Start, Healthy Future. Healthy Start, Healthy Future, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to provide ongoing practical and emotional peer-based support for new and expecting parents, and parents of children up to the age of six. We offer informational seminars and programs, open forums, and fun social events. We are a grass roots organization providing unique services to parents with a focus on relationship of the parents with e …