East Scarborough Storefront

Have a great long weekend!

Free Energy Savings Kits are coming to the Storefront on Thursday, May 7!💡🌿

If you’re a low-income household, tenant, or homeowner, join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 1:30–2:30 PM at East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave. East, to learn how to access FREE energy-saving upgrades and bill supports.

Small changes at home can make a big difference for your household and our community. Get a FREE Energy Savings Kit from CleaResult with practical supplies to make those changes in your home. Kits are available on a first come, first served basis until we run out.

Food security is community care. 💚

On May 27, 2026, the Food for Good Summit will bring people together to shape the future of food security in Kingston-Galloway-Orton Park. The Summit is a space for resident voices, local knowledge, and practical action rooted in community leadership. And we can't wait to share the results of our Food for Good project with you!

At the East Scarborough Storefront, we know that lasting change happens when people closest to the challenges are part of the solution. With support from our community and partners, we’re building a stronger, more connected KGO for everyone. 🌱

If you believe in resident-led impact and a future where everyone has access to good food, join us on May 27 or please donate to support food security in our community - for good.

link in bio to register for the Food Summit featuring the launch of TogetherKGO, our platform connecting residents with local food and our community garden report, and a live chef experience you will not want to miss! Spaces are limited!

Still trying to find that thing you might love to do? Come check out some of the workshops we’re hosting next week and build the skills to turn pursuing your passions into a paycheque.

Whether you need to update your digital skills, brush up your resume or speak about your skills and successes with more confidence we got you. Register as always with the link in the bio or give is a call to get connected to 1-on-1 employment supports!

Join us next Tuesday, April 21st for a Fire Safety and Prevention Workshop, hosted by our incredible community youth in to learn everything you need to keep you and your family safe from fires in high rise communities. Food and transportation supports are available at the event, and you’ll leave with a FREE first aid kit, FREE smoke detector, and FREE carbon monoxide detector, and FREE peace of mind 😊. Check out the link in the bio to register

Meet your workshop host, Ehi! 🌟

We are so excited to support a local youth-led initiative right here in our community! Swipe to see the face behind our upcoming Vision Board Workshop: Ehi Eloehi.

Ehi is a 19-year-old Social Service Worker student and varsity basketball player who lives right in the neighborhood. She’s on a mission to create a safe, empowering space for high school girls to talk about confidence, set big goals, and support one another.

The Details:
✨ What: Vision Board Workshop (Ages 14-17)
📍 Where: 4040 Lawrence Ave E
🗓️ When: Tuesday, May 1st | 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
snacks, music, and supplies are all provided!

Dream it. See it. Become it. Scan the QR code in the flyer to grab your spot! 🎟️ (Or use the link in bio!)

Yesterday over 50 people from the community gathered at The Storefront to celebrate Black History Month through story, culture and connection. Black Histories of Scarborough: Knowledge, Migration and Culture was a living expression of joy, excellence and belonging, along with a reflection of the Black leadership that continues to shape our community.

Residents, grassroot leaders, and partners filled the room with Afrobeats, Reggae, Soul, heritage dishes and powerful storytelling. From the living museum to shared histories and table conversations, the afternoon celebrated the resilience, creativity, and cultural richness of Black communities in East Scarborough.

We were honoured to welcome the office of Andrea Hazell with MPP office representative Elphy Makwene-Tanzey, who recognized 4 distinguished resident leaders, Barrington Douglas, Agnes Thompson, Tara Omorogbe, Dovie Rochester, whose stewardship and creativity are integral to our local ecosystem.

As staff, we reflected on what we heard, stories of migration, ancestry, systemic racism, belonging, and courage. We know there is no Storefront history without Black history. Centering Black voices, experiences, and leadership is part of how we build community. Black excellence is foundational to who we are and how we move forward together.