Supporting Our Community 2021
Take a look at the incredible local charities and organizations that we have been honoured to support throughout the year!
At Cloré, we feel strongly that is our responsibility to give back to the community in as many ways as we can. It is our way of showing support and helping to spread the word about the initiatives we value. Part of our work includes supporting charities that provide help and inspire the lives and hearts of our community. We give monetary and in-kind donations to organizations that work towards bettering peoples lives in our community, and today we want to introduce you to some of these groups that we have supported in 2021 — please do check them out!
The LIV Collective
This year, we were pleased to donate to The LIV Collective; an incredible group near to our Bloor location. Founded in 2019 by meditation teacher, breathwork guide, mental health advocate and woman on a healing journey, Khadija Nelson, The LIV Collective has evolved to serve as a vibrant space for transformation and healing in the lives of Black women and women of colour. They are a social enterprise with a mission to amplify the voices of women of colour, inspire thriving communities and create opportunities for collective healing.
Check them out here.
Friends of Ruby
We provided in-kind donations to charitable organisation, Friends of Ruby! Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of LGBTQI2S youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Their approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body and community – wherever you are on your personal journey. Their vision is a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel empowered to lead healthier lives.
Check them out here.
PositiveVibes T.O
We were very pleased to give in-kind donations to PositiveVibes T.O! PositiveVibes is a Toronto based youth-led organization dedicated to providing Black youth and young adults with the support they need to excel in their communities, including programs and workshops that address specific issues that have been identified within the Black community. This allows young people to understand important topics and engage in meaningful conversation.
Check them out here.
Empowerment Squared
We gave our support and donated to the Hamilton-based charity, Empowerment Squared. This organization is building a world where everyone is empowered with the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. They empower newcomers, and racialized and marginalized communities in Canada (and across the world!) to succeed through mentorship, access to post-secondary education, professional skills development and entrepreneurship, and sports and recreation.
Check them out here.
Services & Housing in the Province
We supported Services & Housing In the Province (SHIP) with in-kind donations! SHIP is a leading non-profit organization committed to alleviating the pressure caused by common stigmas surrounding mental health. By providing mental health clients with access to supportive housing and professional health services, they create a safe place where individuals gain the ability to use tools, educational resources, and community connections to improve their overall quality of life.
Check them out here.
City Kidz
We were so pleased to donate to the City Kidz branch in Ottawa. The City Kidz children's charity works to increase resiliency and inspire BIG dreams for Canadian children living in low-income communities by providing inspirational experiences and nurturing personal relationships, one child at a time. Their hope is that one day in the not-so-distant future, we will see an end to child poverty in Canada and every child will have equal opportunity to thrive, to dream big and to reach their full potential.
Check them out here.
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
It was an honour to be able to support Tungasuvvingat Inuit with a donation to their charitable organization. They are an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more. They offer nearly 30 integrated, front-line services! Their goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex and evolving needs of Inuit in Ontario.
Check them out here.
Shelley Cares Foundation
We were very pleased to provide Shelley Cares Foundation with a donation to support their work. Shelley Cares is a registered charity guided by a mission to positively impact local communities by confronting poverty and hunger. They believe that no one should go to bed hungry and is committed to alleviating hunger by providing safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to under-served communities with low-income families, unemployed and under-employed adults, seniors citizens, new immigrants, homeless individuals, and those with developmental disabilities living in Scarborough and surrounding areas.
Check them out here.
Women's Health in Women's Hands
We supported the wonderful group, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH). WHIWH Community Health Centre provides primary healthcare to racialized women from the African, Black, Caribbean, Latin American and South Asian communities in Toronto and surrounding municipalities. They are committed to working from an inclusive feminist, pro-choice, anti-racist, anti-oppression, and multilingual participatory framework to address the issue of access to healthcare for their mandated priority populations. This encompasses age, gender, gender identity, race, class, violence, sexual orientation, religion, culture, language, disability, immigration status and socio-economic circumstances.
Check them out here.
Generation Chosen
We were honoured to support incredible charity, Generation Chosen. Generation Chosen is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the emotional intelligence of young adults from underserved communities. Through openly confronting mental health obstacles, dealing compassionately with harmful emotional tendencies, creating opportunities for educational matriculation, financial self-sufficiency, and meaningful mentorship, they aim to holistically support the development of those most vulnerable in our society and interrupt inter-generational cycles of poverty, disenfranchisement and trauma.
Check them out here.
SelfLove Youth Wellness & Empowerment
We provided a donation to Vaughan organization, SelfLove. SelfLove Youth Wellness & Empowerment is a non-profit organization developed out of a need to support under-served youth with resources to balance mental and physical health. Founded in 2016 by Kym Niles, SelfLove uses sports/fitness as a platform to engage and expose young adults in the Weston community to an outlet that many are not afforded in a low-income area. Using recreation as a pillar, they created a space for youth to express themselves, receive mentorship and heal in a safe environment through weekly Self Love workshops.
Check them out here.
Nia Centre
We were glad to support the Nia Centre for the Arts with a donation to their organization! The Nia Centre is a Toronto-based charitable organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the Afro-Diaspora, supporting artists working in various disciplines and experience levels. They strive to build the creative capacities and support the development of a healthy identity in Black youth. They are committed to connecting community members to artistic and cultural experiences, year-round.
Check them out here.
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