Programs & Services

We take a holistic, grassroots approach to transformation. Our programs center those most impacted and grow systems of support, economics, leadership, safety, healing, and collective action.

FEATURED Programs

We listen first, then collaboratively develop, hire and deliver responsive, customized, culturally grounded programs with the community.

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C.O.U.R.A.G.E

Community OG’s Using Restorative Actions for Growth and Evolution

An Intergenerational collaboration that utilizes the Circle of Courage youth development framework to bring together youth, adults, and those with lived experience (O.G’s) to:

  • Mentor and educate through lived experience storytelling

  • Rebuild community bonds

  • Bridge connection across age groups

  • Create local economic opportunities

  • Generational healing through circles, gatherings, and dialogue

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B.R.A.V.E.R.Y

Building Resourceful Advocates and Visionaries to Empower Radical Youth led change

BRAVERY builds bold leaders who turn lived experience into leadership and adversity into action.

  • Connecting lived experience to civic power, BRAVERY equips young leaders to act, engage, and lead change in their communities

  • Build confidence, skills and capacity

  • Youth‑led impact projects with mentors who reflect identity.

  • Youth leadership development and mentorship

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Safe Spaces, Safe Communities

Mobilizing community and promoting safety efforts by reconnecting the foundational pillars that support healthy, stable lives: Family, Faith, School and Community.

Safe Spaces, Safe Communities supports:

  • Violence prevention and restorative practices

  • Peer-led support and conflict resolution

  • Co-creating community-driven safety strategies and spaces.

  • Trauma-informed and healing-centred approaches

  • Building resident committees and neighbourhood leadership

  • Family and caregiver engagement

  • Community education and skill-building workshops

Services

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6 PILLARS

Leadership Development

Workshops, peer mentorship, and youth‑led opportunities that lift lived experience into leadership.

Community Engagement & Mobilization

We organize residents to lead change, amplify voices, and build lasting partnerships.

Program Development

We co‑design initiatives with the community, develop systems of care rooted in empathy and equity, and pilot projects that grow sustainably.

Youth Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor matching, skill labs, and civic engagement that build confidence and community consciousness.

Wraparound Community Support

Compassionate navigation of resources, culturally competent referrals, healing-centred care and wellness support for families.

Community Safety & Wellness

Non‑policing safety strategies, restorative approaches, wellness retreats, healing circles and shared care practices

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Courageous Communities & Eid Celebration

Sat. March 21st, 2026

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for a free community gathering celebrating Eid while bringing residents together to support healing, recovery, and unity following recent incidents of community violence.

The event will feature cultural foods, music, face painting and henna, children’s activities, community information tables, and messages of resilience from those with lived experience. A dedicated mental health support team will also be on-site to offer support and lead a moment of reflection honouring the voices and memories of the victims.

Contact us.

Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 647‑797‑9611
Email: tgrant@nurisingcs.org