The Passion to Fuel Any and All Spirit
Hogtown Mascots proves how far one small business can go for its customers
Toronto Shelter Strives for 500 in 5
While working towards their goal of 500 stable homes for youth in five years, the executive director of Youth Without Shelter tells how far he feels they have come and forecasts where he sees the shelter heading.
Carmen’s Designs
Saying yes to a hand-sewed dress
Driving forward: starting again as a family business
In an area blanketed by car repair shops and dealerships in southern Scarborough, AJS stands out as a new, barely two-years-old family business. Picilaidis got into car sales after a recent career change. He says their passion is giving back to the community.
The Secret Handshake
In a shoebox apartment in Kensington market, a group of friends with Schizophrenia support each other through publishing their books of poetry and art.
When cupcakes build community
How two sisters in Scarborough are fostering community, one custom creation at a time.
The Escape to Safety
By Claudia Latino A husband and wife are living the ultimate family dream. They fell in love, got married, and eventually had a son, until this dream turned into a nightmare. From YWCA Durham’s Success Stories, found on their website, a woman named Tanya (her last name disclosed for privacy) was starting to realize her…
Rolling With the Punches
Viloryi Kim is a boxing coach from Kyrgyzstan. He moved to Canada with his family in 2004 in pursuit of better opportunities and now owns and coaches at Siberia Boxing Club in North York.
Getting a Jump Start
How one coach is having a ‘high impact’ on young basketball players in Mississauga.
Building Mentors Through Martial Arts
Self-defense, teamwork, and learning to lead key to DeSantos program