[Our] story is about community, the random nature of connection... 
the simple idea that we need each other to thrive... 
Corrine Hunt, artist, referring to her west coast indigenous community.

News

 Update 

Creative Reuse Toronto is transitioning back to our original goals and purposes - with adaptations for the Covid-19 pandemic public health requirements. 

 On March 12 we had to close the space because of the Covid-19 Virus.On March 1, 2020 we opened our Arts & Environment Learning & Resource Centre.

Changes to the Sewing for Change Covid-19 Community Initiative

Ashley, one of our brave Ontario nurses working with Covid-19 patients in 12 hour shifts.

Between April and August we worked as a Collective with Craft Talks, and many volunteers and other groups to coordinate and make face coverings and other personal gear to be donated to front line workers, community and social agencies and shelters. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and partners on this urgent project! 

A report will follow shortly giving statistics and information about what was accomplished during that frantic time of lockdown and response.
Our partners in the Collective will be assuming mask making under their not-for-profit organization.

Next Steps:

 We are now organizing our transition to resume our original goals as an arts and environnment learning and resource centre, and to adapt both the space and the programming to do so safely. 
Watch for announcements. We have some interesting things in the works!

Funding:
Like so many other businesses, not-for-profit organizations and charities, we are struggling to keep going. We did not qualify for any of the Covid government program supports. 

To donate materials or funds, please contact us by email.
Please note we can only accept funds through online banking transfers at this point. We will be getting an online fundraising campaign and store started soon. 
Thank you for your support.

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The Creative Reuse Toronto 
Arts & Environment Learning & Resource Centre
at 68 Abell Street, Toronto

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Over the next few weeks we will be posting events as possible. 

​All events require the wearing of protective face coverings and by appointment only at this time.

Event and Workshop Space Rentals Temporarily Cancelled
Contact us to enquire about booking rental space when the Covid-19 closures have been lifted.

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DONATIONS OF MATERIALS:
We will be revising and expanding our wish list very soon
Please do NOT leave any materials at our door.
​We require appointments, and previous enquiries as we have limited capacity for storage.

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We wish to thank Greenest City in Parkdale for their encouragement and support
​during the process of building our organization from an idea to a reality.
We are now incorporated as a registered not-for-profit organization.

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 Creative Reuse Toronto
Arts & Environment Learning & Resource Centre
is a facility that Invests in the future of our planet and ​sustainable community in Toronto through:​
. skill sharing . workshops . art and craft making  . events 
. education/training . creative reuse of unwanted materials  

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Wanted:  When We are able to begin regular programming again

• Advisory Committee Members please submit resume to our email.
• Volunteers, Instructors, Artists, and more to staff events, offer courses, assist with the programs.
• If you have an idea, or a proposal, please send it to us or make an appointment to discuss it with us.

Creative Reuse Toronto
​is an incorporated Not-for-Profit Organization
registered under the Canada Not-for-Profit Act,
BN 749520532RC0001
Registration # 1186978-7      Registration date:  2020-01-28 

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