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JOB POSTING: EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

The Executive Coordinator provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and senior leadership team. This role acts as a key liaison with the Board of Directors, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination. Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating meetings and events, preparing communications and documents, and supporting governance processes, all while upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: SOCIAL WORKER

Fontbonne Ministries is seeking a Social Worker as part of the new East Toronto HART Hub, providing trauma-informed, culturally safe support for individuals facing housing insecurity, homelessness, and social isolation. This role delivers wraparound services for drop-in clients, transitional housing participants, and outreach programs. Working within an integrated care model, the Social Worker collaborates with HART Hub partners to connect individuals with harm reduction, health, and housing supports using an anti-oppressive, strengths-based approach. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: DROP IN HOUSING LEAD

Fontbonne Ministries is hiring a Drop-In & Housing Support Lead as part of the new East Toronto HART Hub. This role provides trauma-informed, community-based support for individuals facing homelessness and housing instability. In this role, you’ll oversee housing-related services in our drop-in centre, connect participants with transitional and permanent housing, and collaborate with the HART Hub network to provide wraparound support. This position involves building relationships with housing providers, coordinating resources, leading case conferences, and advocating for systemic change through a harm reduction and equity-based approach. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.  Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

The HR Generalist (part-time, 3 days/week) provides comprehensive HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, record management, performance management, training coordination, and compliance with employment laws and organizational policies. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: FOOD PROGRAM COORDINATOR & COOK

Are you passionate about food security and making a direct impact in your community? As the Food Program Coordinator & Cook, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that nutritious meals reach those who need them most. This role goes beyond cooking—it’s about fostering dignity, inclusion, and creative solutions to food access challenges. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join our team and be part of a legacy of compassionate care and community building as a Community Service Coordinator. As the first point of contact, this role requires professionalism, hospitality, and sensitivity when engaging with diverse populations, including vulnerable individuals and older adults. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

JOB POSTING: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS

This is an exciting opportunity for an individuals who is passionate about making a difference in the community, possesses strong leadership skills, and has the vision to drive growth and change within the organization. Please click here to download the job posting in PDF.

ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024: Nurturing Community, Dignity & Spirit

At Fontbonne Ministries, we believe that every act of kindness and every open door has the power to nurture community, dignity, and spirit. The stores in our latest annual report reflect how we stay true to our mission and the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph while embracing new opportunities and partnerships. None of this work would be possible without the generosity of you! Please click here to download the issue in PDF. Our previous reports and newsletters can be read in our Publications section.

THE HEART OF FONTBONNE MINISTRIES IS COMMUNITY CARE

At Fontbonne Ministries, we’re all about nurturing community, dignity, and spirit — a vision inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph. With the help of our community partners, we’re excited to build on this legacy by offering welcoming, inclusive programs that connect and uplift those who need it most.

Meet Shane and Melissa. They have been a part of the Fontbonne community for over a year, and their presence has become a cherished part of our drop-in space. You can read their story here.

FONTBONNE MINISTRIES STATEMENT ON THE CLOSURE OF SAFE CONSUMPTION SITES, August 27th, 2024

On August 20th, 2024, the Provincial Government announced initiatives to address challenges experienced by substance users: homelessness, mental health issues and user-focused health services. As an organization working with the most vulnerable in our community, we believe it is important to share our view point. Please read our full statement here.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 - 2027

Fontbonne Ministries is proud to share our NEW strategic plan 2024-2027. Inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, we are committed to fostering community and wellbeing through welcoming and inclusive programs for the most socially isolated among us.

Fontbonne Ministries’ strategic plan defines our goals and the actions needed to achieve them:

  1. Foster a Vibrant Community through Inclusive Programs;
  2. Cultivate Strategic Partnerships for Mission Excellence;
  3. Ensure Long-Term Financial Viability & Growth;
  4. Strengthen & Develop Our Organization & its People to Flourish.

WHAT'S ON AT FONTBONNE MINISTRIES

To ensure the safety of program participants, volunteers, students and staff, the following is encouraged for indoor services at all Fontbonne Ministries locations:

  1. If sick or feeling unwell we ask participants/guests, if possible, to stay home;
  2. If you would like to wear a mask, we can provide one upon request;
  3. Please use hand-sanitizer provided throughout the building; and
  4. Some pre-program registration is required, see program calendar for further details.

For full program details, please visit the individual program pages below.

OUR PROGRAMS

Mustard Seed

Providing life skills programs and community.

Friendly Visiting

Visiting those isolated in their homes.

Studio on the Hill

Exploring creativity through clay for adults.

Fontbonne Place

Creating a home for older, single women.

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📚✨We are so grateful for our wonderful partnership with @torontolibrary! ✨📚For the last two Wednesdays of every month, from 10am to 12pm, the TPL Info Booth is set up right here at Fontbonne Ministries in the drop-in. The amazing library team from Queen/Saulter Branch is on site to answer questions, share information, and sign up individuals for library cards – opening the door to a variety of resources and services across Toronto! A huge THANK YOU to Judy and Max from Toronto Public Library for their ongoing support and commitment to the community. Together, we’re helping everyone access the tools and opportunities they deserve! #FontbonneMinistries #TorontoPublicLibrary #communitysupport #gratitude #riversideTO ... See MoreSee Less
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Here at Fontbonne Ministries, we believe in the power of self-care and confidence 💛 That’s why we are proud and thrilled to offer hair appointments for individuals accessing our services on the last Tuesday of every month, in partnership with @untitledtoronto by Flaunt Boutique! 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️These sessions are more than just a haircut – they’re a chance to relax, refresh, and feel your best. Thank you to our friends at Untitled Toronto for helping us create moments of care and dignity for our community. We are grateful for your generous donation of time and skill! #FontbonneMinistries #dignity #communitycare #selfcare ... See MoreSee Less
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It's Game Day at the Fontbonne Drop-in! Today’s all about connection, community—and a little healthy competition! Our awesome cook, Jesse, together with volunteers Josephine and Rowena, wowed us with salmon burgers 🍔+ homemade potato wedges. We blasted off into fun with sci-fi trivia, bingo, and board games, bringing laughter and connection to our community.At Fontbonne’s Drop-In, we offer more than a meal—we offer belonging. Through accessible, consistent programming, we’re helping folks experiencing social isolation find support, dignity, and belonging in our #RiversideTO community. 💜#GameDay #FoodSecurity #SciFiTrivia #DropInCommunity #FontbonneMinistries #BelongingMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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🌷 Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating today! 🌷Today, we honour all mothers—and all those who have been like a mother through their compassion, support, and strength. However your role has come to be, today we celebrate you and the essential care you provide in our communities.We are deeply grateful to @shoeboxproject_gtaeast for their generous donation of 50 beautifully curated gift boxes filled with luxury items. These gifts were distributed last week and help us recognize the dignity and worth of every woman we serve.#MothersDay #fontbonneministries #shoeboxproject #dignity ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s been an historic and hope-filled week with the election of a new Pope. We watched together with millions of people as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the 267th Bishop of Rome.Early reflections on Pope Leo XIV speak to his deep commitment to those living on the margins. We’re inspired by this vision of compassionate service and look forward to seeing how it shapes ministries, care, and leadership for those most in need around the world as Pope Leo XIV begins his journey.#NewPope #unity #hope #faith ... See MoreSee Less
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Fontbonne Ministries is full of appreciation for the people who donate their time, attention, enthusiasm and compassion across all the ministries.

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