Ralph Thornton Community Centre

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

This month is both a celebration and a powerful reminder of the progress that has been made, as well as the ongoing work required to advance, protect, and uphold 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and freedoms.

At RTCC, we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ activists, allies, and communities, whose courage, advocacy, and leadership continue to inspire positive change.

Together, let’s continue building community rooted in compassion, fairness, and belonging, while advocating for the rights, dignity, and well-being of every individual.

Wishing everyone a meaningful, inspiring, and joyful Pride—however and whenever you choose to celebrate this year! 💛 🧡 ❤️ 💜 💙 💚 🤍 🤎 🖤

Don't forget to RSVP to RTCC's AGM!

The Ralph Thornton Community Centre's Annual General Meeting is happening on Wednesday, June 10 at RTCC (765 Queen St. E.).

Join us in the 2nd floor Riverdale Auditorium from 5:30 PM (doors open) to 8:30 PM, with the meeting starting at 6:00 PM.

To help us make the appropriate arrangements for food, child care, and accessibility, we kindly ask that you let us know if you plan to attend.

Please RSVP TODAY by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 416-392-6810.

We hope to see you there!

RTCC is now open! Both the building and the Exchange Loft are open and back to our regular hours of operations until further notice.

Due to a vehicle parked too close to the water shut off and a late Toronto Water arrival, the entire project has been rescheduled.🚘️

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Join Nell & Natasha for their Annual FREE Neighbourhood BBQ on Saturday, June 6, from 12–5 p.m. at 807A Queen St. E. (corner of Queen & McGee)—and bring the whole family!

This dynamic mother-daughter real estate duo is serving up an unforgettable afternoon packed with fun, food, and community spirit.

Kick things off with the BBQ from 12–3 p.m., then stick around for refreshments, available from 3 PM onwards, while supplies last!

🎶 Enjoy live music all afternoon (12–5 p.m.)
🎨 Keep the kids smiling with face painting and creative arts & crafts
🎁 Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes

And the best part? It’s all for a meaningful cause. Every dollar raised supports the Ralph Thornton Community Centre’s RAC Summer Fundraiser, helping provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive childcare programs so local kids can learn, play, and thrive—no matter their family’s income.🎉

Proudly part of Riverside Eats & Beats, this is more than just a BBQ—it’s a celebration of community you won’t want to miss!

🚨RTCC Building: Water Shut Off Notice🚨

Please note that water service at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) will be shut off on Thursday, May 28 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (or until repairs are complete). This is due to essential maintenance work on a water line servicing the building. 🚱 💦

RTCC will be closed during the shutdown period and is anticipated to reopen on Thursday May 28 at noon once the work is finished and water service is restored. 🔮

We appreciate your understanding and patience while this important work is completed! 🔧💧

📰 RTCC Update May 25, 2026 📰

You're Invited to Nell & Natasha's FREE Neighbourhood BBQ in support of RTCC, Tax Clinic Recap, Summer Volunteer Opportunities, Last Call: RSVP to RTCC's AGM & Membership, SRCPC Garden Party Drag Show AND SO MUCH MORE! 🍔 🌭 💰️ 🌞 🎟️ 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🪻 🥳 🎶 🎨

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We're taking a little break for Victoria Day!👸

RTCC will be closed on Monday, May 18 and back to regular hours on Tuesday, May 19.

Have a fantastic long weekend! 💜

Over the past few months, our fantastic Tax Clinic Coordinators and an amazing team of volunteers have been hard at work filing taxes for low-income households in our community. 📝 📒

We'd like to thank everyone who helped promote our free Tax Clinic and recognize the incredible results achieved by these volunteers! 🥳

They have returned a total of $670,678.44 to 242 local community members! 💰 That is an average of $2,771 per person back into the pockets of our community members.

Thank you and a round of applause for the wonderful people who made this possible 👏

While the RTCC Tax Clinic is now closed, you can find a local tax clinic here 🔗 https://buff.ly/iadXOjq

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People in Canada.

Held annually on May 5, it is a time to remember and honour those who are missing or have been murdered, and to stand against this ongoing violence. It is also a day of education and action—calling on all of us to learn, listen, and support justice.

Also known as Red Dress Day, this day is rooted in the REDress Project, an art installation created by Métis artist Jaime Black. The project features red dresses displayed in public spaces across Canada and the United States, serving as a powerful visual reminder of the staggering number of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people who are no longer with us.

As you move through the city today, you may see red dresses, red handprints, and community gatherings symbolizing remembrance and resistance. We encourage you to explore the resources below, show your support, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

To learn more about the REDress Project, visit 🔗 https://www.jaimeblackartist.com/exhibitions/

To learn more about Red Dress Day and its significance, visit:
🔗https://amnesty.ca/red-dress-day/

Here are some events happening today in Toronto:

👗Gathering Circle (Pipe Ceremony) | 9:30 AM - 11 AM | SLC 8th Floor of the Student Learning Centre (SLC) at 341 Yonge St.
🔗https://www.torontomu.ca/indigenous/events/2026/05/msko-mjigoodenh-giizhigad---red-dress-day/

👗 Red Dress Exhibit | 9 AM - 6 PM | Sankofa Square
🔗 https://www.sankofasquare.ca/calendar/2026/5/5/reddressday

🦺 FREE Safety Workshops for Kids at RTCC! 🦺

The last session of our FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop series is happening on April 30 from 4–6 PM at RTCC!

“At Home Alone” will help prepare children in Grades 4–7 with the skills and confidence to stay home alone. 🏡🧷

🚨 Email [email protected] to register now!