The Second Chance Foundation is hosting a women's retreat at Five Oaks Retreat Centre, Paris, Ontario to be held June 11th (check in: 3:00 P.M.) to June 14th (check out: noon), 2026.

Spaces are limited - register early to secure your spot. E-mail info@thesecondchancefoundation.ca or call 416-792-6702 Ext. 11. This is an all-inclusive weekend. Transportation, meals and all activities are included in your cost. $150.00 per person, for double occupancy $275.00 per person, for single occupancy 30% due at the time of registration; the final balance to be paid on or before May 15th, 2026. TSCF paid Member pricing are: Double Occupancy $115.00; Single Occupancy $169.00.

Mindfulness and meditation, nature walk and grounding, creative journaling, community sharing circles and quiet reflection time.

Are you on disability? Service Canada and The Second Chance Foundation present a free information session to learn what benefits you may be entitled to through Service Canada. Gain understanding of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), find out what the Canada Learning Bond is and who qualifies, as well as how to plan for your retirement future and where to get help navigating government programs.

Who should attend?

• Individuals 50 years and over
• Individuals of all ages who have or believe they qualify for the Disability Tax Credit

Presentation includes informative presentation, live Question and Answer period along with clear, plain language explanations. Register early to secure your seat. 

Date: March 16th, 2026

Location: 140 Adanac Drive - Mason Rd. & Eglinton Ave. (in the community room)

Register today at 416-792-6702 Ext. 11 or registration@thesecondchancefoundation.ca

Understand Canada's tax system and get ready for the tax season. February 27th, 2026 to May 1st, 2026 file your taxes with The Second Chance Foundation. Our volunteers, students and experienced professionals provide knowledge and assistance required and enable informed and accurate tax filing and tax calculations decisions. Understand the tax process and maximize your benefits. Book an appointment with us today: 416-792-6702 Ext. 11 or tax@thesecondchancefoundation.ca

Spots available Monday to Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM with appointments held at The Second Chance Foundation’s Main Office and Training and Recreational Programs Centre (3171 Eglinton Ave. East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 2G8).

Always on the go? We offer a convenient, easy drop off and schedule pickup of your completed return. We also offer Virtual Tax Preparation for those who are comfortable with technology.

Understand Canada's tax system and get ready for the tax season. Learn about your eligibility for benefits and credit payments, different ways to do your taxes, how to get free tax help, as well as keeping the information updated with the CRA.

Date: March 10th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Online event. Link provided upon registration. Call us at 416-792-6702 Ext. 11 or e-mail registration@thesecondchancefoundation.ca to secure your spot today.

Recreation fee subsidy can help Toronto residents to access recreation programs: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/child-family-support/welcome-policy-recreation-fee-subsidy/

Eligibility - An applicant (and their family) must meet the following criteria: (1) Live in the city of Toronto (2) Have a before-tax total family income (for all family members over the age of 18) that is below the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) threshold. See “Who Can Apply” for more details. See required documents.

Amounts per year (non-transferable between family members) 

• Child/Youth (up to age 24): $683.04
• Adults/Older Adults (age 25 and over): $314.60

Welcome Policy recreation fee subsidy is valid for a 12-month period and funds do not carry over into the next year. Residents need to re-apply and submit required documents each year. People who receive Ontario Works are automatically eligible and should contact their caseworker.

Effective February 7th, 2025 TSCF will be making some major changes to its food bank set up, operation and distribution. The office will be contacting each and every client individually to update the records and schedule appointments, during a time period that will work with your schedule.

Appointments are on first come, first serve basis, so whom every respond when we reach out, they are the ones to get any coveted appointment slots.

The food bank will be operating, based on appointment only, from the hours of 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM every Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, except for holidays, or any unexpected occurrences beyond the organization's control.

While we do have a digital quarterly you can subscribe to at www.thesecondchancefoundation.ca , the Substack experience allows to connect to regularly produced short and long-format readings, as well as dedicated audio-visual content https://thesecondchancefoundation.substack.com