Welcome to the
Toronto Military Family
Resource Centre

Serving military families in the Greater Toronto Area

   **Announcement**

Emergency respite childcare for military families currently experiencing separation or deployment, click HERE
for full details

And welcome to our web site! We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn all about the programs and services we provide specifically for military families.

The Toronto Military Family Resource Centre (TMFRC) is a community based non-profit charitable organization. Our goal is to recognize and foster the unique strength of families within the military community. Our aim is to support our families in a meaningful way by providing the resources to assist, maintain and enhance their quality of family life while living in the Greater Toronto Area.

The TMFRC is unique because it is not part of a base. The military community composition in Toronto includes: Area Service Unit (Toronto), Defence Research and Development Canada, Land Force Central Area Headquarters, 32 Brigade and the Canadian Forces College. Approximately 300 families live in the PMQs nearby. The remaining families are scattered throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

While our programs are tailored to meet the needs of military families, our doors are open to everyone – military, military family members and civilians who support the troops. We look forward to getting to know you!

New to Toronto / GTA? We can help. Download our new Toronto Area Guide in English or French ( .pdf, 1.2 MB ), visit the City of Toronto’s website or visit us and pick up a special Welcome package.

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Military Discounts are available.Please visit our centre or call: 416-633-6200 x 4311 to find out more about the amazing discounts and offers available to you (Toronto Attractions, Community Business Support). Most of our programs are free, but where fees apply, we offer special pricing to military family members. Take advantage of these discounts in our second language training programs as well as our child & youth programs, day camps and full-time daycare.

Leaving Toronto? This list of MFRCs will help you stay connected.

One Candle - CD

Singer/Songwriter Glenn Marais has written a special songs for our troops and their families.

Read more: here - One Candle CD for sale

Afghanistan WatchCanadian Afghan Watch: Own a beautiful timepiece which reflects Canada's involvement in Afghanistan. From the makers of the Victory Europe watch comes this new innovation. Click here to order.

You can also find out the latest military news from the Department of National Defence.

 

What’s Happening at the TMFRC?

Lots! Click on the Calendar in the top left corner to see everything we have to offer for you and your family: personal interest classes, language training, support groups, networking activities, special events, trips and activities.

Read the TMFRC's quarterly newsletter - Rendezvous. It’s full of events and activities for every member of every military family.

Highlights

Check out upcoming special events, sessions and programs:

  • Parenting Workshops please contact Cathy for details at 633-6200 x4312
  • Increased childcare drop off times in June - Contact Cathy Turalinski 633-6200x4312 for details
  • Deployment Information and Support Groups ongoing: Contact Fliss Chippendale 633-6200x4310
  • Rainbows "Children's Loss Support Program" click here
  • Mother's Network Group, Women's Group, Children's Group, Parent's Group click here
  • Mothers of Canadian Forces Members Meetings - for details, contact Katie Stock at 416-633-6200 x4330
  • Dads Group -meet once a month on Saturday's click here
  • English as a Second Language click here
  • Guitar Lessons click here
  • Massage Therapy click here

National Military Family Council

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