Tropicana Community Services

Tropicana Community Services Tropicana Community Services is a Toronto based multi-service agency serving the needs of youth & adults.

Launch Your Career in Early Childhood EducationTropicana Community Services, in partnership with Centennial College, is ...
07/06/2026

Launch Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Tropicana Community Services, in partnership with Centennial College, is inviting interested individuals to apply and learn more about the Early Childhood Education Program, Cohort 3.

This two-year, full-time diploma program is designed for individuals who are passionate about working with children, supporting families, and making a meaningful impact in the Early Years sector.

Through this program, students will learn how to provide high-quality care, support children’s growth and development, and create engaging, responsive learning environments for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children.

Students will also gain valuable classroom and practical learning experiences connected to Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education centres, helping them build the skills and confidence needed for a career in childcare and early learning.

Cohort 3 begins: Fall/September 2026
Application deadline: July 24, 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to learn more about the program, eligibility, and next steps.

For more information, please contact Elvis Oliphant, Project Officer, at [email protected].

Funder Acknowledgement: This program is offered in partnership with Tropicana Community Services, Centennial College, The Government of Canada and the City of Toronto and is specifically geared for Black, African and Caribbean learners. This tuition-free program is the perfect choice for those looking to gain entry into this critical and fulfilling profession.

From March 21–27, Tropicana Community Services will observe the Week of Solidarity with Peoples Struggling against Racis...
03/24/2026

From March 21–27, Tropicana Community Services will observe the Week of Solidarity with Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination.

Across Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area, hunger is not just a social issue—it is deeply connected to systemic racism and inequality.

African, Caribbean, and Black communities continue to face disproportionate barriers to income, employment, and access to culturally appropriate, nutritious food.

Healthy food is not a luxury.
It is a human right.

Yet when systems fail, families are left choosing between rent and groceries—between survival and well-being.

At Tropicana Community Services, we turn solidarity into action.
Through our Village Pantry Food Bank, we are addressing food insecurity with dignity, cultural relevance, and community care.

Racism is not abstract.
It shows up in access—to food, to health, to opportunity.

And it must be dismantled.

This week, stand with us:

Donate. Advocate. Support community-led solutions

Together, we can build a future rooted in equity, dignity, and nourishment for all.

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All people are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Yet across Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area, inequalit...
03/21/2026

All people are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Yet across Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area, inequality remains a lived reality.

In Toronto, racism is still the most common form of discrimination, with Black and racialized residents experiencing it at disproportionately higher rates.

Across Ontario, 27% of Toronto residents report experiencing racial discrimination, and race remains the leading reason people are treated unfairly.

Nationally, over half of Black Canadians have experienced discrimination, and nearly 1 in 4 racialized individuals report verbal racist attacks.

Racism is not opinion—it is injustice. And it must be dismantled.

At Tropicana Community Services, we turn solidarity into action—investing in youth, families, and communities across Scarborough and the GTA to create real pathways to equity, opportunity, and belonging.

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May this sacred occasion bring peace, joy, and renewal to you and your loved ones. After a month of reflection, discipli...
03/20/2026

May this sacred occasion bring peace, joy, and renewal to you and your loved ones. After a month of reflection, discipline, and spiritual growth during Ramadan, Eid is a time to come together in gratitude, generosity, and community.

We honour the rich cultural traditions, resilience, and contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Muslim communities, whose faith and heritage continue to strengthen and uplift our broader community.

Eid Mubarak — may your homes be filled with love, your hearts with peace, and your days with continued blessings.

03/20/2026

Spring is here—a season of renewal, growth, and new beginnings.

As the days grow brighter, so does the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, families, and seniors across our community.

At Tropicana Community Services, hope looks like a child discovering their passion in a STEAM program, a family accessing fresh food through our Village Pantry, and a senior finding connection and care through our Timeless Treasures Seniors programs. But none of this happens without the support of people like you.

This spring, we invite you to give a gift of hope. Your donation—no matter the size—helps us continue delivering critical, culturally responsive programs that uplift and empower our community.

Together, we can turn small acts of kindness into lasting impact.
Together, we are One Tropicana.

Learn more and give today: [www.mytropicana.ca](http://www.mytropicana.ca)
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Do you have questions about your personal income taxes? Join us on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11a.m. to learn more!Mark y...
03/19/2026

Do you have questions about your personal income taxes?

Join us on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11a.m. to learn more!

Mark your calendars and join us for this free event.

At Tropicana Community Services, we change lives.

Address

1385 Huntingwood Drive
Toronto, ON
M1S3J1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5am

Telephone

+14164399009

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