Interested in giving back to our community? Check out these student clubs at U of T who are making a difference!
Researched and prepared by the KINections Community Engagement pillar team
Cards 4 Humanity
Cards 4 Humanity is a student led organization that aims to eliminate the stigma of giving money to unhoused people in Toronto. They distribute gift cards that give access to food and hygiene products to those on the streets around the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus. They also run other events and fundraisers to purchase these gift cards.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to Cards 4 Humanity below!
Instagram: @uoft.cards4humanity
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UofTCards4Humanity
Email: uoftcards4humanity@gmail.com
KPEUA External Committee
The Kinesiology and Physical Education Undergraduate Association (KPEUA)’s External Committee is devoted to improving the KPE student body’s engagement with our community. Upcoming events include:
Sandwich Patrol: Fundraising for, packing and distributing food and hygiene products to unhoused people in Toronto
Northern Birthday Box: Fundraising for supplies and gifts to celebrate a child’s birthday in remote northern Canada
Interested in getting involved? Apply to join the KPEUA External Committee or reach out to the KPEUA below:
Instagram: @kpeuauoft
Website: kpeua.com
Email: uoftkpeua@gmail.com
Peace by Peace
A conflict resolution and community building program for elementary school students in the Toronto and York Regions. Volunteers deliver a curriculum to 4th - 6th grade students consisting of games, activities and discussions that help them address issues of conflict, violence and bullying in their communities.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to Peace by Peace below:
Instagram: @peacebypeaceto
Facebook: facebook.com/peacebypeaceuoft/
Trek for Teens
Trek for Teens is a charity run by youth to raise funds and awareness for homeless youth across Canada. They work to educate everyone on the issue of youth homelessness, connect at-risk and homeless youth to resources and services, support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of supports for at-risk and homeless youths, and empower everyone to take action and lead change in their communities supporting homeless youth.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to Trek for Teens below:
Instagram: @uofttrekforteens
Facebook: facebook.com/uofttrekforteens/
Email: uoft@trekforteens.com
U of T Trash Team
The U of T Trash Team is a science-based community outreach group that work to increase waste literacy while reducing plastic pollution. They use solution-based scientific research, public education, and community outreach to decrease plastic and other solid waste pollution and promote a circular economy.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to the UofT Trash Team below:
Instagram: @uofttrashteam
Facebook: facebook.com/UofTTrashTeam
Twitter: twitter.com/uofttrashteam
