Accent on Ability
- http://www.accentonability.org/
- A charity working to reduce poverty by developing education, training and employment opportunities for consumer survivors of the mental health system, the psychiatrically disabled. Features its recent programs.
Coping in Tough Times
- http://www.copingitt.on.ca/
- Assists lower-income families and individuals in coping with their day-to-day economic situation, and helps develop skills in managing their household budgets and credit.
Housing Connections
- http://www.housingconnections.ca/
- Information about how to apply for rent-geared-to-income housing in Toronto, eligibility and identification requirements, and mapped listings of housing providers.
Irene Borins Ash
- http://webhome.idirect.com/~iashcon/
- A photographer who interviews and photographs seniors from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Also provides individual and group counsel to help develop healthy attitudes toward aging.
Magic Assembling
- http://www.tgmag.ca/magic/
- Showcases the multicultural complexity of Metro Toronto society. Includes links to resources, organizations, history and related topics.
Psychic Society of Toronto
- http://www.psychic-society.com/
- A non-profit organization, providing a series of free lectures on paranormal, spiritual, metaphysical topics. Meetings are held Mondays at 8:00 p.m., holidays excepted.
Simple Canada
- http://www.simplecanada.com/
- Offers assistance to newcomers to the Toronto area with locating housing, work, immigration support and related services.
Tor-Immi
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tor-immi/
- Mailing list for newcomers to the city (and country), designed for people who already have their visa and who have questions about what to do when and after they land.
Unknown Toronto
- http://www.unknowntoronto.blogspot.com/
- A journal of less-known Toronto facts and mysteries: TTC lore, hidden spaces, history, urban wildlife, film shoots and great Toronto restaurants, clubs, bars, galleries, museums and shopping.
West Toronto Support Service
- http://www.wtss.org/
- Provides practical assistance and social support to seniors, caregivers and adults with disabilities. Lists their services and information about volunteer opportunities.
