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Work Hard, Live Well – Finding the Perfect Balance to Thrive
Work-life balance is vital for happiness, productivity, and success in both personal and professional spheres. Through insightful Across Boundaries employee testimonials from Maria, Lorraine, and Genie, learn about our various wellness strategies that foster our supportive work environment.
27th Annual General Meeting
Across Boundaries believes that Annual general meetings (AGMs) are important for the organization. They allow us an opportunity to be transparent, and to hear from those we serve. We look for forward to meeting with you.
Systemic Discrimination in Toronto Policing. Really?!
Toronto Police Services released its’ findings on race-based data collection on June 15, 2022. Data highlights the disturbing reality that Toronto police are much more likely to use force against Black, Indigenous and racialized people than White residents. The devastating…
The first pride was a riot!
Pride is more than a month or a parade. Pride is a movement. Join us online for this very special event! Tuesday, June 21st at noon. Register now
Anniversary of the tragic deaths
This week is the painful anniversary of the tragic death of three generations of a Muslim Canadian family in London, Ontario. On June 6, 2021, in what authorities described as a targeted anti-Islamic hate crime; a man driving a pickup…
Requests for mental health care higher than ever for racialized communities
Policymakers urged to address the inequities that made visible minorities more vulnerable to COVID as the city and province look to move forward from the pandemic. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40 people walked through the doors of Across Boundaries daily,…
Happy Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Across Boundaries celebrates the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. We honour those of the various Asian diasporas that represent our staff and the communities we serve. Over the last…
Leaders highlight continued efforts that support Black success
Across Boundaries in an article featuring leaders across multiple industries and sectors highlighting their continued efforts to support Black success across Canada. Read the full article here…
February and Forever: Across Boundaries
Today, we’re shining a light on one of Humber River Hospital’s community partners, Across Boundaries. They are an organization that serves the black community and are leaders in providing equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized communities. They believe…