Events

Where the community comes together

Build days, toy drives and fundraisers bring many hands together. Here’s what’s coming up, and what we’ve accomplished so far.

Volunteers working at a first-aid station table during a build day

Upcoming

Our next build day is being planned

New dates are announced on Instagram first. Want a heads-up, or to bring your school, workplace or faith group? Let us know and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Past events

A record of showing up

  1. In collaboration withSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & the PFAC Committee for the Department of Psychiatry

    Through The Health Initiative, Ontario Hopes partnered with Sunnybrook’s Department of Psychiatry and its PFAC Committee to provide essential items to patients who suddenly find themselves at the hospital needing personal supplies.

  2. Women's Kit Build Day

    Volunteers assembled women's, children's and toddler emergency kits for women and children fleeing unsafe situations who find themselves without the daily essentials.

  3. Children'sProject Hope Toy Drive

    In partnership withToronto Police Service

    A holiday toy drive bringing gifts and joy to children and families in need across Toronto.

  4. CommunityCricket for Autism

    In collaboration withWelfare for All

    A community cricket event raising awareness and support for people living with autism and their families.

  5. HealthCancer Awareness Fundraiser

    In support ofSunnybrook Health Sciences Odette Cancer Program

    A month-long fundraiser in memory of Surjit Singh Bhatti, who passed away from cancer, with all proceeds directed to Sunnybrook Hospital for cancer research and care.

  6. Children'sSpring Toy Drive

    In support ofChildren's Health Foundation

    Toys and comfort items collected for young patients and their families.

  7. Women's Kit Build Day

    Volunteers assembled women's, children's and toddler emergency kits for women fleeing unsafe situations.

  8. Christmas Toy Drive

    Holiday toys delivered to children spending the season in hospital.

  9. Women's Kit Build Day

    Our first large-scale build of emergency essentials kits for women and children in crisis.

  10. Warm WinterWinter Kit Building

    In support ofRegion of Peel & Windsor-Essex

    Volunteers packed Warm Winter Kits for people experiencing homelessness through the coldest months.

Who we’ve supported

Organizations our events have stood behind

Host a drive or join our next build day.

Schools, workplaces and faith communities can run their own supply drive for any initiative. We’ll provide the kit list and arrange pickup.