GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST YOU

To help you understand these programs and how they may benefit you, we've put together an Overview of Government Relief Programs in response to COVID-19.

211 Ontario can help you find support during COVID-19 211 Ontario is your primary source of information on government and community-based social services.

Live Chat is available Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm here.

Try the Search Help Tool on our website at 211ontario.ca

FITNESS & LEARNING

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Online Classes 

At the direction of Public Health experts, the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will remain closed until further notice. This is a difficult time for you and your families, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre team hopes that you can take part in some of their online classes which are expanding this week to include more children’s programs, more fitness classes, an instructional cooking class and community coffee. Details on online classes can be accessed here: https://tpasc.ca/live-classes 

There has never been a more critical time to understand saving, budgeting and the basics around money.

This course can be life-changing.  We hope students and families can use this time to invest in themselves and learn these critical life skills. Sign Up For The FREE Teen Online Course

KIDSZONE & IDEAS FOR PARENTS

Messenger Kids | The Messaging App for Messenger Kids is a free video messaging and chat app for kids offering more parental controls and more fun for kids. Download it for iOS, Android or Kindle! www.Kidsmessengerkids.com 

This is a great video for parents and gives some excellent tips to help you stay organized and keep the kids busy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyRqNWh24DM 

Toronto Public Library has launching “38 Ways to Use the Library from Home”

https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/digital-services/2020/03/38-ways-to-use-the-library-from-home.html.

Bookmark www.tpl.ca and check in often.

Starting in May TPL will also begin to update their homepage www.tpl.ca with highlights of new and interesting things to read, watch, listen to, learn and do!

WAYS TO GIVE BACK

Looking to help out – you can make a donation to your local food bank visit www.foodbankscanada.ca 

The Canadian Blood Donation Services, is encouraging you to continue to donate blood.  Here is a video from the CEO https://youtu.be/yG5Y36JgydA  You can find out where you can donate here http://www.blood.ca

 

 

 
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