We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, are a Roman Catholic congregation of women founded in France around 1650. We have been in Toronto since 1851.
As a religious community, we are brought together by the love of Christ. We are called by God, the Gospel and the Church to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion and to pursue social justice and equality for all. We are committed to creating a society transformed by Gospel values in the areas of social justice, peace and creation.
We invite others to join us in living the Gospel values and serving the “dear neighbour”, with a current focus on Indigenous justice, the climate emergency, labour exploitation and human trafficking.
We continue our long tradition of advocacy and support for creation care and social justice, with a special emphasis on clean drinking water as a human right.
We seek collaboration and participation in our mission, ministries and spirituality.
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For International Overdose Awareness Day, Fontbonne wants to reaffirm a simple but important message: everyone is welcome at our Mustard Seed drop-in, regardless of whether or not you struggle with addiction and substance use.
We believe that everyone deserves access to community spaces, nutritious meals, and opportunities to build meaningful connections and a sense of belonging — regardless of their circumstances.
This commitment is part of the legacy we inherited from our founders, the @CSJTO, whose mission and values continue to guide our work today.
If you need support, care, or information, you can find it here. Free naloxone kits are also available at 791 Queen East and can help reverse an opioid overdose.
So, for this International Overdose Awareness Day, we want every person in our community to know this: You are welcome here. You matter. You do not have to face things alone.
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