by PARC Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Articles
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is crucial to recognize the remarkable contributions of Dr. Rita Cox to the Parkdale community. Dr. Cox, served as the head librarian at the Parkdale branch for over twenty years, established the Black and Caribbean Heritage...
by PARC Admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles
PARC Hockey team was started by a volunteer who was a former player in the community. Ice hockey is an expensive sport and not accessible to anyone on a fixed income, especially for our homeless members. For the PARC Hockey team, the game is where our members can...
by PARC Admin | Oct 17, 2023 | Articles
Sheila Koffman was enormously compassionate and caring, with a deep belief in community. The entrepreneur and activist founded and ran Another Story bookstore for over three decades with a fierce commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice. Sheila also served...
by PARC Admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Articles
We had our first in-person staff meeting after almost two years of online Zoom meetings. One of the activities provided space for our staff to share stories and map out their diverse backgrounds.We strive to make PARC a safe, authentic space that is respectful,...
by PARC Admin | Mar 28, 2023 | Articles
Every year we’re proud to mark International Women’s Day, to celebrate all the significant and impactful work of our staff, members, volunteers and board, who work to embrace equity, inclusion and diversity – advocating and fighting for issues women face locally...
