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Amy Wong

Amy Wong

This author Amy Wong has created 19 entries.

04 Mar
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Youth Make a Difference: Black History Month 2026 Trip to Ottawa

On February 24, 2026, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, in partnership with VIA Rail Canada, and ATU 113, brought 185 students and educators from across the Greater Toronto Area to Ottawa for a powerful Black History Month experience focused on youth leadership and representation. The journey began at Union Station, where students eagerly set off to explore Canada’s democratic heart. During the train ride, they signed their shirts and presented them to Vladimir Jean-Pierre, Director of Mechanical and...

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29 Jan

Youth Make a Difference: Honouring Barbara Rose Johns

For Black History Month 2026 in Canada, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs proudly reflect on the theme “Youth Make a Difference.” Across our communities, young people are shaping change every day through leadership, advocacy, creativity, and courage. Their actions remind us that age is never a barrier to making a meaningful impact. This Black History Month, we honour Barbara Rose Johns, a 16 year old civil rights leader who organized...

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Caring and Sharing Gala
17 Dec

Celebrating 20 Years of Giving: The Caring and Sharing Christmas Gala 2025

This year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs proudly celebrated the 20th Anniversary of our Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala, our biggest and most meaningful celebration yet! On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, more than 1,200 children from underserved communities across the GTA arrived at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex for a magical day supported by Spin Master and the Liberty Entertainment Group. A Historic Year of Partnership For the first time ever, three police jurisdictions, Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and York Regional Police,...

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2026 Winter Coat Drive
14 Nov

More Ways to Donate This Winter – TCBC Winter Gear Drive 2025/26!

This winter, we are making it easier than ever to help children and families stay warm! Thanks to amazing partners and supporters, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs now have more convenient drop-off locations across Toronto, so donating your gently used clean or new winter gear has never been easier. Here’s what you can donate: Winter coats (for kids and adults) Gloves and mittens Scarves and toques Winter boots (kids and adults) New socks (all sizes) Drop-Off Locations: Yorkgate Mall (2nd Floor, near Food Court) – 1 York Gate Blvd,...

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2025-26 TCBC Coat Drive
23 Oct

Help Keep Ontario Warm This Winter

Join The Children’s Breakfast Club’s Winter Gear Drive October 2025 – March 27, 2026 As the cold weather sets in, many families across Ontario are facing a tough winter without the proper gear to stay warm. You can help. We’re excited to kick off this season’s Winter Coat Drive, and we’re asking for your support in collecting gently used, clean, or new winter items to help children and families in need. What We’re Collecting: Winter coats (children and adults) Gloves and mittens (all sizes) Scarves and toques Winter...

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17 Oct

Celebrating Young Talent: From the Hands of the Children Art Exhibit & Awards Ceremony

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs hosted the From the Hands of the Children Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony at the Yorkville Sonesta Hotel. Over 100 guests gathered to celebrate student artwork from Grades 4 to 8 across Ontario. This year’s theme, “The Canadian Charter Rights of Freedom,” inspired powerful drawings, paintings, photos, and poetry that reflected hope, fairness, and community through the eyes of children. The night included exciting prizes, including: Chief of Police for a Day (Toronto Police...

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09 Oct

Youth Led the Way at Thanksgiving Food Hamper Giveaway

1,500 Hampers Packed and Delivered Across the GTA On Saturday, October 4, 2025, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs brought the community together at the Ontario Food Terminal for a morning of service, spirit, and Thanksgiving cheer. With over 100 volunteers lending their hands and hearts, we packed and delivered 1,500 healthy food hampers, totaling more than 50,000 pounds of food, to families across the Greater Toronto Area, making this our largest Thanksgiving initiative yet.. We packed 1,500 food hampers, totaling more than 50,000...

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09 Sep

Help Us Fill This Truck and Feed Families

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to gathering around the table with loved ones, sharing a warm meal, and giving thanks. But for far too many families in our community, that simple joy feels out of reach.  This year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is preparing Thanksgiving food hampers for 1,500 families across the GTA – and we need your help to make it happen. Help Us Fill This Truck and Feed Families We’ve launched our “Fill the Truck” campaign to...

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08 Sep

Rising Demand: The Children’s Breakfast Clubs Featured on CityNews

As students return to classrooms, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is seeing a dramatic rise in demand. In a recent CityNews segment with Faiza Amin, President Rick Gosling shared that the program served over 500,000 meals last school year across more than 40 Ontario communities — and the need is only growing. The meals provided are not only nutritious but also culturally reflective of the diverse backgrounds of the children served. With food insecurity on the rise, more schools are now on...

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2025 Backpack Giveaway
28 Aug

2025 TCBC Backpack Giveaway

This past week, The Children’s Breakfast Club hosted our annual Backpack Giveaway Event, and what an incredible day it was! With the support of our dedicated volunteers, community partners, and generous sponsors, we distributed over 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children across the Greater Toronto Area. Each backpack was carefully packed with essential items, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and more, so every child can step into the new school year with confidence,...

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