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As a community-based non-profit, MNLC is a place of welcome, friendship and community, where newcomers and neighbours gather to support each other, learn from each other, and take action together for a more just and compassionate society. More at MNLCT.org
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❤️ We wish you a very Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you celebrate this special day with your loved ones doing all the things you love. ❤️

#ValentinesDay #LoveIsLove #Togetherness #MNLC
The words Happy Valentine’s Day are centred on a white background with a light pink frame. Around this text are several symbols representing Valentine’s Day: a cupcake, a bow and arrow with a heart shaped tip, an envelope sealed with a heart shape, a bouquet of flowers and a heart with small wings and a simple halo. These images appear as if they were drawn in with red ink.
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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❄️ Happy Friday! See what’s waiting for you next week at MNLC! ❄️
👉 Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, and all our in-person, phone, and online services will not be running. We will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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❤️👨👩👧👦 Wishing you a joyful and love-filled Family Day! ✨

👉 Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, and all our in-person, phone, and online services will not be running. We will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

#MNLC #FamilyDay #Holiday
February 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Education has always been a powerful tool for change.
From classrooms to communities, Black educators, scholars, and leaders have shaped knowledge, opened doors, and inspired generations.

This Black History Month, we honour the lasting impact of learning, leadership, and opportunity.
February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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📢 Join our EmpowHER: Virtual Networking Event for Women in Entrepreneurship!

🗓 Friday, February 20
🕑 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Online

If you are a Women and want to be an Entrepreneur, or already started your small business unit, then this Event is for you!
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
Wednesday, February 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Person (Finch office) or Online

Interpretation in Spanish is available

Register here: mnlct-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#MNLC #CHS #CommunityHealth #CommunityHealthServices #HealthServices
February 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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📢 Art Therapy Group
Starts on Friday, March 13,2026

🗓 5 sessions, every Friday
🕑 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online

Join our Art Therapy group for:
🔹 Navigating anxiety, trauma, and difficult emotions
🔹 Building resilience and expressing emotions
🔹 Reconnecting with yourself through art
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Former Olympian Donovan Bailey describes the commitment and drive needed to achieve your goals: hard work, sacrifice, and tuning out the people who say you can’t succeed.

#MondayMotivation #Determination #BlackHistoryMonth #MNLC
Motivational quote from Canadian Track and Field star Donovan Bailey in white letters, displayed on a backdrop of a lone figure standing below a starry sky. This background scene is tinted dark green. The quote reads “Follow your dreams, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice and above all never let anyone limit your dreams.”
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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❄️ Happy Friday! See what’s waiting for you next week at MNLC! ❄️

🌟 Weekly Highlights:
🔹 How to Prepare for Canadian Winter: Learn how to dress warmly and get winter closes for adults and children - In-Person (Finch office) and online
February 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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📢 Housing Rights of Tenants: Know Your Protections and Responsibilities
IN SPANISH

🗓 Thursday, February 12
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Online

Join this interactive workshop to learn:
🔹 Overview of tenants' rights
🔹 Key legal protections and responsibilities
🔹 Common issues renters face
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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📢 How to Prepare for Canadian Winter

🗓 Thursday, February 12
🕑 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
📍 In-Person (Finch office) or Online

Join our event in-person at our Finch office or online at 12 PM to learn how to dress warmly, recognize & manage signs of hypothermia, and about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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These words by Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space urges you to pursue your goals, no matter who does or doesn’t share your vision. In her case, this brought her to the stars… where will your goals take you?

#MondayMotivation #Determination #Inspiration #BlackHistoryMonth #MNLC
Motivational quote by Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space presented in white text on a backdrop of the night sky. Below stands the silhouette of a lone figure. The quote reads “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Black History Month — February
This month, we recognize and honour the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities — past, present, and future.
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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❄️ Happy Friday! See what’s waiting for you next week at MNLC! ❄️

🌟 Weekly Highlights:
🔹 BREM Info Sessions – evening and morning options: Upcoming info session for internationally trained mental health professionals – Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am – 11 am | Online
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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📢 Navigating the Ontario Healthcare System workshop IN SPANISH

🗓 Thursday, February 5
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Online

In partnership with Lets Stops Aids

This is a workshop that aims to guide folks on how to access OHIP and sexual health services within Ontario.

#MNLC #SettlementSupport
January 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Taking time for yourself isn’t the same as giving up. Life is a long journey, so give yourself time to pause, refocus, and recharge… and then keep moving forward.

#MondayMotivation #RestAndRecharge #Encouragement #MNLC
Motivational quote by enigmatic artist Banksy. It is presented as a stylized light blue sticky note with purple text and background, with geometric white accents. The quote reads: “Learn to rest, not to quit.”
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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All our offices are CLOSED on Monday, January 26, due to the bad weather. We apologize for the inconvenience, we are still offering our services online, by email, and by phone.

647-812-1332
info@mnlct.org

Stay safe out there!

#MNLC #OfficeClosure
January 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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❄️ Happy Friday! See what’s waiting for you next week at MNLC! ❄️

🌟 Weekly Highlights:
🔹 BREM Info Sessions – evening and morning options: Upcoming info session for internationally trained mental health professionals – Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday, 9:00 am – 11 am | Online
January 23, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Vern McLellan, Canadian author, reminds us that while a new year is full of possibilities, which possibilities are realized depends on you. Will you bring a positive outlook, realistic goals and concrete plans to attain them?

#MondayMotivation #NewYear #Opportunity #MNLC
Motivational quote by Canadian author Vern McLellan. It is presented as a stylized orange sticky note with orange text and background with geometric white accents. The quote reads: “What the new year brings you will depend greatly on what you bring the new year.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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🔹 KOFE Workshop: Financial Literacy – Join our workshop to understand income tax, key deadlines, common deductions and credits
🔹 BREM Info Session: Upcoming info session for internationally trained mental health professionals – 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online
January 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Our community is why MNLC exists, and now, you can help make that work visible.

The City of Toronto is accepting nominations for the Toronto Community Champion Award, which recognizes organizations that make a real difference for equity-deserving communities.
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Our offices will remain closed today due to ongoing bad weather. We will continue to offer our services by phone, email, and online. All LINC classes will also be online today.

647-812-1332
info@mnlct.org

Stay safe and warm!

#MNLC #OfficeClosure #SignificantWeatherEvent
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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All our offices are CLOSED TODAY due to the bad weather. We apologize for the inconvenience, we are still offering our services online, by email, and by phone.

647-812-1332
info@mnlct.org

Stay safe out there!

#MNLC #OfficeClosure
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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📢 KOFE Workshop: Financial Literacy

🗓 Thursday, January 22
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Online

We are pleased to invite you for an opportunity to learn free financial knowledge and tools! Our partners KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education) will help you maximize your financial expertise.
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Canadian author Robin Sharma sums up the good and bad of working towards change. But the payoff is worth it. If you commit to positive change, the results are gorgeous.

#MNLC #Change #NewYearNewYou #Newcomers
Motivational quote by Canadian author Robin Sharma. It is presented as a stylized green sticky note with green text, and background with geometric white accents. The quote reads: “Change is hard at the beginning, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.”
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM