Community Action & Initiatives

Advocacy, community initiatives and partnerships are essential to promoting the health of our community. Through the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, Riverdale residents can learn about the issues and players – and get involved.

Available Programs:

Fair Fare Coalition

The Fair Fare Coalition isconcerned about the impact that the high cost of riding the TTC has on the physical health and economic, mental and emotional well-being of people trying to get to medical appointments, job interviews, school or training programs, family or community events, food banks, etc.

Health and Strength Action Group

The Health and Strength Action Group is a group of local community members working with South Riverdale Community Health Centre on issues of poverty and health.

Indoor Air Quality Group

Furnishings and building materials, molds and cleaning products may lead to chemical insensitivities, allergies and asthma. Residents and activists work together to raise awareness about indoor air quality and children.

Leslieville-Riverdale Tree Project

The Leslieville-Riverdale Tree Project is neighbours talking with neighbours to improve our local tree canopy. The Project addresses a critical problem of dying mature trees in this southeast Toronto neighbourhood (Ward 30) while helping the City of Toronto meet its goals of beautification, doubling of the tree canopy and improving overall air quality.

Plain Language Group

The Plain Language Group is a group of volunteers who review printed health information (pamphlets, posters, booklets) to make sure it is easy to read and understand. We do three things: 1. We advocate for health literacy in our health centre and our community. 2. We learn about plain language and improve our own skills. 3. We work with people who want to write in plain language.

Portlands Action Committee

A monthly information, discussion and action group for people concerned about development in the Portlands between Leslie and Cherry Streets. Development issues include housing, industry and recreation, as well as access, transit planning and environmental protection.

South East Toronto Bicycle User Group (SET BUG)

A group of cyclists who advocate for bicycle lanes, traffic calming and good relationships among pedestrians, bicycles and cars. Ad hoc meetings and email communications for cycling advocates in the BUG network.

South Riverdale Environmental Liaison Committee

Residents meet with government and local planning officials, as well as industry and elected representatives, to share information and concerns about environmental issues in South Riverdale. Issues include: air and soil quality odour incineration and garbage disposal industrial waste