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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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Fontbonne Ministries

An inclusive social service org responding to food & housing insecurity, health & well-being.

As we celebrate our 25th year serving our community, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our donors, whose unwavering generosity has been the foundation of so much of what we do.Knights of Columbus have built a legacy of service and charity dedicated to meeting the needs of underserved members of the community. Aligning seamlessly with Fontbonne’s goals, their support has empowered us to nurture community, uphold dignity, and foster spirit in every person we serve—values rooted in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Their kindness is woven into the fabric of our programs and the lives we touch. We truly couldn’t do this work without the ongoing support of Knights of Columbus CEO Allan Cobham, his team, and all our dedicated donors. Thank you for helping us build a more compassionate and connected community! 💛 #Gratitude #ThankYouDonors #NurturingCommunity #DignityAndSpirit #FontbonneMinistries #SistersOfStJoseph #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference ... See MoreSee Less
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☀️What an amazing Saturday at this year’s EATS AND BEATS STREET FEST! 🕶️ The weather was perfect with an incredible turn-out. Our pottery-throwing demo with Shaun from Studio on the Hill was a crowd favourite, and our arts and crafts table was buzzing with activity as participants decorated beautiful hearts, drawing in curious and creative people of all ages and showcasing the talent and imagination of our community! A huge thank you to @riverside_bia and the Riverside neighbourhood for their enthusiastic support and for making the day so special. We’re so proud to celebrate creativity, connection, and community spirit together! 💜#FontbonneMinistries #EatsAndBeats #RiversideTO #CommunityEvents #StreetFestival #SupportLocal #ArtsAndCrafts #Pottery #CommunityLove ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 We’re celebrating 25 incredible years in the community! 🎉 Fontbonne Ministries offers inclusive programs that foster community, dignity, and support for those who are most socially isolated. Rooted in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it is a place where acts of kindness, respect, and compassion allow dignity and connection to truly thrive. A heartfelt thank you to Jennifer Lay, Executive Director of @riverside_BIA, for her wonderful video message congratulating us on this milestone. We are truly grateful for the kind words and for the ongoing partnership and support from the entire Riverside BIA team. Working together has made our community stronger, and we look forward to many more years of close collaboration and shared success. Here’s to the next chapter—together! 💙 #FontbonneMinistries #Fontbonne25 #CommunityPartners #RiversideBIA #StrongerTogether #Gratitude ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing everyone who is celebrating in our community a wonderful Eid al-Adha! ✨ May this day bring peace, care, and compassion to all! #fontbonneministries #CommunityCare #RiversideTO ... See MoreSee Less
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🎨 Join us at the Riverside EATS & BEATS STREETFEST this Saturday, June 7th from 12pm to 6pm! 🎶 Get ready to stroll, snack and create along 10 blocks on Queen Street East – Eats & Beats will be packed with local gems and endless fun, plus you can check out our Pottery Wheel Throwing Demo by Shaun Kelly, Instructor from Fontbonne’s Studio on the Hill or roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on creativity at our crafts table! And don’t miss the opportunity to browse and purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade pottery pieces. Bring your friends, family, and your imagination for a full day of art, music, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! #FontbonneMinistries #RiversideTO #EatsandBeats #communitycreativity ... 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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