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2024 Annual Report presentation at Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation
April 28, 2025
Annual Report

2024 Annual Report: A Record Year of Community Impact

We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, which documents a landmark year of growth, impact, and community partnership for the Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation. For the first time in our history, we served more than 5,200 individuals and families across all four of our core programs — a 23% increase from the previous year.

The report highlights the expansion of our Newcomer Integration Support Program into three additional Toronto neighbourhoods, the launch of a new digital component of our Senior Outreach Program, and the award of our highest-ever number of Youth Education Bursaries — 87 students in a single academic year.

"This past year demonstrated what is possible when a community invests in itself," said Board Chair Margaret Hollingsworth. "We are grateful to our participants, volunteers, staff, partners, and all those who believe in what we are building together."

The full 2024 Annual Report is available upon request through our office.

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Launch event for the expanded Senior Outreach Program in west Toronto
March 12, 2025
Program Launch

Senior Outreach Program Expands to Six New Neighbourhoods

We are proud to announce that our Senior Outreach Program has expanded to serve six additional neighbourhoods in Toronto's west end, including Swansea, Bloor West Village, The Junction, Runnymede, Baby Point, and Etobicoke South. The expansion brings our senior programming to over 12 distinct Toronto communities — our widest reach to date.

The expansion was made possible through a partnership with the City of Toronto's Age-Friendly City initiative and the support of local ward councillors who identified senior isolation as a priority issue in their communities.

Bursary recipients celebrate at the Spring 2025 award ceremony
February 5, 2025
Bursary Awards

47 Students Named 2025 Bursary Recipients

The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation is delighted to announce the 47 recipients of our 2025 Youth Education Bursaries. This year's cohort is pursuing studies in fields ranging from nursing and social work to engineering, education, and the arts. Recipients come from 14 different Toronto postal codes, reflecting the breadth of our community reach.

Applications for the 2026 bursary cycle will open in October 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact our office for eligibility information and guidance.

Newcomer Integration Program participants in a community language class
January 20, 2025
Program Update

Newcomer Program Adds Tagalog and Amharic Language Support

In response to feedback from our Newcomer Integration Support participants, we are pleased to announce the addition of Tagalog and Amharic to our multilingual service offerings. These new language options reflect the growing Filipino and Ethiopian communities in our service areas and will expand access to our programs for hundreds of additional families.

Our Language and Literacy Program now offers classes and navigation support in eight languages, including English, French, Arabic, Punjabi, Mandarin, Somali, Tagalog, and Amharic.

Community wellness workshop participants in a Toronto recreation centre
December 10, 2024
Partnership

New Partnership with Toronto Public Health

The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation has formalized a partnership with Toronto Public Health to co-deliver mental health literacy workshops in six community health centre locations across the city. The partnership, which runs through 2026, will bring evidence-based mental health education to over 1,500 residents annually.

This collaboration is part of our broader strategy to work alongside established public institutions to maximize reach and avoid duplication of services in the nonprofit sector.

Volunteers at the Foundation's annual volunteer appreciation event
November 18, 2024
Community Event

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening 2024

On November 18, we gathered to celebrate and honour the extraordinary contributions of our 340+ volunteers at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening. Five volunteers received special recognition awards for exceptional service, including three who have volunteered continuously for more than a decade.

"Our volunteers are the living heart of this organization," said Board Chair Margaret Hollingsworth. "There is simply no version of our work that exists without them."

Foundation board reviewing the strategic plan for 2025-2030
October 3, 2024
Governance

Strategic Plan 2025–2030 Approved by Board

The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation's Board of Directors has approved our Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting ambitious targets for program expansion, organizational capacity, and community impact. The plan was developed over 18 months through extensive consultation with community members, program participants, partners, and staff.

Key priorities include the expansion of the Bursary Program to 100+ annual awards by 2027, city-wide Senior Outreach coverage by 2028, and a new community grants stream to support allied organizations working in our priority areas.

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