Media Advisory - Mayor John Tory and Toronto Foundation CEO Sharon Avery jointly announce new project bridging philanthropy and city building

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - This Friday, 100 community and civic leaders and philanthropists will gather for the launch of the Toronto Neighbourhood Resilience Project. The launch of this collaborative initiative between the City of Toronto and Toronto Foundation will also include the announcement of a new campaign to catalyze the next generation of philanthropy.

With Toronto on track to grow by 2.9 million, or 42.3%, to reach 9.6 million by 2041, the city's resilience is at a critical point.  Chronic stresses like the growing housing crisis and the widening income gap inhibit Toronto's ability to respond to large-scale emergencies, putting our most vulnerable people at the highest risk. This new two-year program is an innovative multi-stakeholder response.

What:	The Toronto Neighbourhood Resilience Project launch event
Where:	Native Child and Family Services, 30 College St., Toronto
When:	Friday, January 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
	9:30 a.m.	– Breakfast reception
	10:00 a.m.	– Remarks from Mayor John Tory, Sharon Avery (Toronto Foundation President & CEO), Serena Hak (young philanthropist), Anne Gloger (East Scarborough Storefront Principal)
	10:30 a.m.	– Reception continued
Who:	The above speakers will be joined by more than 100 diverse guests including: 50+ young philanthropists such as Roz Maclean (Burgundy Asset Management), Kevin Vuong (University of Toronto), Dan Jacob (Breather) and Bailey Greenspon (G(irls)20); and, nonprofit leaders such as Ahmed Hussein (Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office) and Shelley Zuckerman (North York Community House).

About Toronto Foundation: Established in 1981, Toronto Foundation is one of 191 Community Foundations in Canada. We pool philanthropic dollars and facilitate charitable donations for maximum community impact. Our individual, family and organizational Funds number more than 500 and we administer more than $400 million in assets. Through the Vital Toronto Fund, we engage in city building, mobilizing people and resources to increase the quality of life in Toronto. For more information, visit www.torontofoundation.ca.

SOURCE Toronto Foundation

Sasha Chabot-Gaspe, public relations coordinator, Toronto Foundation, [phone] ext. 211, [email protected].

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