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Author, Speaker, Paralegal Sandra Anin. Photo credit: Envoyphotography
Sandra Anin was born and raised in the Jane and Finch area. She attended high school at James Cardinal McGuigan, and was actively involved with community arts in the Ghanaian community. As a young black woman, growing up in an area; that had a negative net cast around it, Sandra was exposed to a lot of adversaries and obstacles.
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Photo credit: Devika Shah
A local community cleanup took place at G Ross Park on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Over 35 people took part in this amazing community contribution and approximately 30 bags of garbage were collected from the creek and the surrounding parkland.
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Immanuel Cozy-Sosoo of the Society for the Living Food Bank poses with their two youngest volunteers. The Society for the Living has been partnering with the Afri-Can Food Basket to provide healthful produce for the Jane-Finch community, grown at the Black Creek Community Farm. Photo credit: Anan Lololi
To the joy of many Black Food Justice activists and service providers in Ontario, the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan has just been approved by Toronto City Council. The first of its kind in North America, the plan has been in development for 2 years by grassroots activists and city staff.
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One of the children that received gifts from the Children’s Holiday Get Together. Photo credit: Jeswin Joseph
During a crisis, there are people who are indispensable and always seem to be there to help, Esther Carenza is one of them. Recently a woman was seriously hit by a car close to York University. Esther Carenza came on the scene and did whatever she could to assist the distraught and badly injured woman until secured by paramedics.
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Sister V, food bank director, poses with Ayesha Khan of Councillor Perruzza’s office and Terryl Knox, volunteer, outside the food bank’s operation at the Jane-Sheppard library. Photo credit: Matias de Dovitiis
As food insecurity reaches a critical point due to COVID-19, one local food bank in the Jane-Finch area has been working non-stop to provide healthful and consistent food for most vulnerable residents. The Society for the Living Food Bank began in 1988, serving hot lunches to people on Queen St. in Toronto’s downtown area. Since then, they have made connections with North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest, leading to the bustling and thriving food bank operation on the mostly industrial Eddystone Avenue off Jane St. They are one of the few food banks in Toronto’s often food insecure Jane-Finch community.
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Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish with attendees of the 7th Annual DFL Gala Dinner, on October 18, 2019. Photo credit: BK On The Scene
The International Day of the Girl; also known as the International Day of Girls or the International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated every year on October 11. This special day began as part of a campaign, titled “Because I am a Girl”. It was aimed at promoting the rights of young girls in developing countries. It was eventually brought to the attention of the Canadian federal government by Former Canadian Member of Parliament, Rona Ambrose.
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Rudy poses with a section of his garden close to the Black Creek. Photo credit: Ayesha Khan
Have you ever been walking along the Huron Wendat Trail by the Black Creek and stumbled upon a beautiful multi-level orchestra of flowers next to the path? You’ve discovered Rudy’s Garden, and it’s a beloved mainstay of the Downsview Community. Rudolf Riske has just turned 96, and he has tended this piece of land for about 11 years now. Starting with a small patch, he grew it to the magnificent display of natural beauty it is, and takes great personal care to watch over it.
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Generation Chosen giveaway during Christmas Eve 2020, 300 free meals distributed. Photo credit: @gen_chos3n
Generation Chosen is spearheading the distribution of 300 meals at 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5). Beginning on Monday, July 12th, 2021, until August 9th, 2021. Generation Chosen encourages and welcomes any and every resident of the Downsview community to stop by 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5) and grab a nutritious, nonetheless delicious food supply and meal!
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Pictured from left to right: Alexandra Modi, Krystal Grover, Tanvi Balasubramanian and Ayesha Khan at the donation drive booth. Photo credit: Sinthura Chandramohan
What was once forecasted as a rainy and gloomy day took a turn for the better and resulted in the raising of many menstrual products and a significant community impact. The Bloom Red Project, in collaboration with Anthony Perruzza’s office, held a menstrual product donation drive for the Downsview community. Krystal Grover, the co-founder of The Bloom Red Project, and Ayesha Khan, the Councillor’s Outreach Staff and Aide, organized this event, coordinating volunteers, donation drop-offs, logistics and everything in between.
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Ameris Cristofoli is pictured 2nd from the right and is receiving recognition from the City for her work with seniors. (Photo credit: Hanan Mohamed)
Ameris Cristofoli is a long time Downsview resident who is passionate about keeping active. She is a big advocate on physical health being integral to one’s overall health.
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