Moorelands Community Services

Support Moorelands Community Services
Create opportunities for Toronto kids impacted by poverty

"I first discovered the magic of Moorelands in 1976, when I was 11. Talk about a lifeline. I'm proud to be a supporter today — this organization is essential."
— Barbara Turnbull

Moorelands — Changing Lives one Child at a Time

Child poverty is a serious problem in Toronto. Over one million Torontonians now live in the most challenged areas of the city. Toronto is at serious risk of becoming divided between the inner city and the inner suburbs, the rich and the poor.

At risk of falling through the cracks, these children face bigger challenges than their better-off peers. Research shows that there are significant links between low income and poor academic achievement and behaviour problems including delinquency, substance abuse and teen pregnancy.

At Moorelands, we recognize the inherent value of all children and youth. We work with children and youth living in some of Toronto's poorest neighbourhoods to help them build competence, confidence and character and develop positive connections with peers, adults and communities. We employ an "intentional fun" model where children are taught important life skills while they are engaged in play and stimulating activities.

Our programs include:

Moorelands Wilderness Camp for 600 children aged 8-16
After-School Programs for 360 children aged 6-12
Youth Leadership Programs for 42 youth aged 11-15
City Summer Day Camp for 448 children aged 6-12 plus 42 leadership spots for youth aged 13-15
Baby Bundles for 300+ newborns
Christmas Sharing Program for children and youth 0-16 (250 families)

We know the social cost associated with poverty is high — we also know that programs such as those offered by Moorelands make a real and measurable difference.

Studies confirm what we at Moorelands have seen for ourselves: organized and structured activities outside school have a tremendous impact on children and can improve school achievement and develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making and teamwork.

"There's no place like home... That is what Moorelands was for me and many other kids who attended. It has changed my life forever. I will never forget the fun times and even the sad time."
— C-Dawg (summer staff)

You Can Help: Walk/Run, Fundraise, Donate!

Your donation will go directly to support the kids in our city programs.

Please visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com, click on the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge 2011 and sign up to support Moorelands.

FREE entry for the first 10 runners to register
FREE training programs through www.torontowaterfronmarathon.com
Immediate electronic tax receipts for $10 and over

For more information, please visit www.moorelands.ca or contact Dagmar Schroeder, Development & Stewardship Coordinator, at 416-466-9987 x303 or dschroeder@moorelands.ca.