The Teresa Group

On Truth & Reconcilaition Day the Teresa Group organized a day for the kids and youth to come in and create an Orange Shirt. We had folks come in to guide the kids on creating the shirts and to learn about traditional Indigenous culture through food, song, and dance. They were given the opportunity to learn about the Indigenous history and why its important to acknowledge this day.

                                 Here is a sampling of what the Children learned at this event.

• We learned how indigenous people have clans.
• Every child should matter.
• Today I learned about the indigenous people and their cultures and the real history at Canada.
• I learned about indigenous people, and their children.
• I learned about the traditional clothing indigenous people wore and that they grow out their hair.
• Today I learned traditional things, and I learned how to draw things and help children.
• Today I learned about how dynamic, and beautiful first nations dances are. It was a joy to watch.
• Today I learned about different people and how things were not the same back then.
• I learnt that there are many cultures in Canada.
• Everything about the “Orange Shirt Day”.
• Today I learned about the Origins of orange shirt day.
• To Love everyone
• People have been through really bad things.

Job Opportunity

The Teresa Group is hiring for a Family Support Coordinator

The-Teresa-Group-Family-Support-Coordinator-Job-description-September-2024

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Clarins Scholarship Program/Stewardship Scholarship Program

These programs offer partial tuition support to youth who have completed high school and have been accepted into a post -secondary program at a College or University. The recipients of these scholarships are so grateful for the opportunity provided by these generous donors, here is some student feedback.

Dear Donors of the Clarins & Stewardship Scholarship Committee,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to the Clarins and Stewardship Scholarship for students entering their first year of university. Your support is making a profound difference in the lives of young individuals who are striving to overcome not only the challenges of higher education but also the additional hurdles posed by their health conditions. Your contribution is more than just financial assistance; it is another door opening for a young person like myself occupying space in these institutions that enable real change. By investing in these students’ futures, you are encouraging young minds to pursue their dreams and achieve their academic and personal goals. The encouragement and stability provided by your generosity help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing these students to focus more on their studies and less on their circumstances.

Your kindness extends far beyond monetary value. It instills confidence, fosters resilience and cultivates a sense of belonging among the recipients. Your support demonstrates to the Teresa Group and the people they help know that they are not alone in their journey, and that there are people who believe and are willing to stand by them as they navigate post-secondary life.

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Hello Clarins Canada, 

I am 19 years old going into my first year of university this fall at Toronto Metropolitan University. 

I wanted to thank you for this opportunity that you have granted students such as myself, who are ready to take the next step in their education and need the support that you provide. 

I am grateful that I have been chosen to interview for this opportunity as I am beyond excited to begin this journey in the business management program. I plan to continue working on past my undergraduate degree and complete law school as well. I hope to use the support you provide to accomplish my goals of helping others through my personal experiences and work as a lawyer.

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Dear Teresa Group,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the scholarship provided by the Teresa Group. It was a pleasure to speak with you and learn more about the organization’s incredible work supporting children and families.

I am truly honoured to be considered for this scholarship and am deeply inspired by the mission of the Teresa Group. The support you provide to those in need is remarkable. I’m excited about the possibility of being associated with such a meaningful cause.

The interview process was both enlightening and motivating for me. It reinforced my commitment to my academic and career goals, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for the importance of community involvement and advocacy. With this scholarship I will strive to honour the values and mission of the Teresa Group through my studies and future endeavors.

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TTG Newsletter – In Touch

Newsletter-final-07.23-to-01.24

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The Teresa Group Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism

Anti-Asian racism and hate has been on the rise in the past year. The tragedy in Atlanta paired with many smaller but no less devastating attacks on the Asian and Pacific Islander communities are the result of a growing, but not new, rhetoric of hate and discrimination. We must not silently stand by. 

We all must take time for self-reflection and self-awareness, and if we are a part of the problem, endeavour to change it. Words are not enough, we must take action to actively be a part of the solution. 

The Teresa Group wants to be a part of the solution, not the problem. We will hold ourselves accountable, and ask you to do the same. 

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Black Lives Matter Statement

Ontario’s HIV sector stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter to resist anti-Black racism and anti-Black violence.

BLM-Statement-Signed

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