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Toronto Thrives Together

At SCCR, we cultivate spaces that harness education, recreation, and opportunities to Toronto's vibrant Somali community.

We create transformative spaces that advance education, promote cultural engagement, and provide recreational activities for the Somali community.

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At SCCR, we champion
the growth
& development
of Toronto's Somali community
through
dynamic programs,
culture,
and recreation.

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We aim to equip our youth with the tools they need for success, fostering resilience and a strong sense of identity.

New Building

Our Vision for Tomorrow

The future of the community starts here. Our proposal unveils a groundbreaking recreational facility designed to bring together education, sport, and culture in a dynamic community setting.

Explore Our Plans
Indoor Basketball Court
Multifunctional Recreational Spaces
Swimming Pool
Fitness Studios
Library & Archival Space
Art & Cultural Experience
Child Care & Children Play Area
Indoor Basketball Court
Multifunctional Recreational Spaces
Swimming Pool
Fitness Studios
Library & Archival Space
Art & Cultural Experience
Child Care & Children Play Area

Partners

A special thank you to our partners

Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we are able to bring transformative programs and opportunities to Toronto’s growing community.

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Community

Hear from our community

These voices reflect the real impact of our work. Read the experiences of community members who have directly benefited from our initiatives.

Ontario is home to the largest Somali diaspora outside of Africa. The SCCR is a valued partner that serves the needs of Toronto’s growing Somali community and makes our city and province a stronger, vibrant and more inclusive place
Michael Ford
MPP York South-Weston
This centre will be at the forefront of delivering City services and programs to meet community needs, represent a place of belonging, and promote empowerment. The Somali community have advocated for this much needed community  centre for decades and look forward to seeing this project advance to the nextphase.
Vincent Crisanti
City Councillor Ward 1 Etobicoke North
Fundamentally there is a disconnect in how communities are both treated and how … they’ve grown, how they’ve matured and what level of access they’ve been given to mature. SCCR is a pivotal project for the Black community in Toronto, and one that is long over due
Sakariya A
Community Member
Public spaces in neighborhoods are one of our most important civic infrastructures in this city. These spaces provide a central physical location for organizing community
services, preserving local history and advancing social contributions.
Laidlaw Foundation
Non-Profit
The Somali community needs its young leaders who can direct the potential of the community. It is a good idea. It is the right time
Awil Y
Community Member
SCCR’s project will bring important services to the community and
key anchor partners that have the potential to provide high-quality educational, vocational, recreational,
health services and cultural programming.
Amanuel Melles
NABC Executive Director
It’s really important what this means to the community. It’s cultural preservation and having this is gonna foster that sense of belonging that we are all looking for
Sagal S
Board member
Somalis across Canada have been integral to the political, cultural, social, and economic development of this country and have enhanced the fabric of many great cities, including Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, and Toronto.
Shelley Carroll
CITY Councillor - Don Valley North
This Centre is an important community infrastructure project that will tangibly benefit the vibrant and diverse Somali community in Toronto and the residents ofthe city at large
Amber Morley
Deputy Mayor
This important project by the SCCR will serve as a catalyst for long overdue federal and provincial investments in social infrastructure for our diverse Black communities.
Faduma Mohamed
Executive Director, Labour Community Services

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