Community Hubs

Community Hubs are neighbourhood gathering places that welcome local residents to connect with each other and their community. They are places to relax, meet up or work. Hubs offer a wide range of spaces for local community groups to meet, hold events and workshops and can also include programs, supports and services from non-profit organizations.

Located in Keelesdale at 1652 Keele Street (near Keele St. and Rogers Rd.), Keele Community Hub offers a range of services as part of the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy and Community Coordination Plan. The City will host pop up community events and the hub also offers services through a variety of not-for-profit partners. For more information contact 416-392-2981 by phone or email neighbourhoods@toronto.ca.

Community Partners

For Youth Initiative

A multi-service agency providing year-round programs and services to local youth to meet their needs and empower them to reach their full potential.

Telephone Number: 416-653-3311

Woman Abuse Council of Toronto

Collaborates with community organizations and the community to drive systemic change towards ending violence against women through dedicated education, research and policy development, and community mobilization.

Telephone Number: 416-944-9242

Midaynta Community Services

Provides youth and family programming, settlement services, student and family advocate programs, youth mentorship programs youth outreach worker programs, and other programs for youth, families, refugees, and immigrants. 

Telephone Number: 416-544-1992

York Hispanic Centre

Provides a wide spectrum of services in the social, settlement, health, service referrals, form completion, translation of documents, Health Promotion workshops, Food programs, Community Kitchen, Food Market, Community Garden, Senior’s Group, Zumba, Tax Clinics and community events. 

Telephone Number: 416-651-9166

Keele Community Hub Partners lease space through the Community Space Tenancy Program. 

Igniting Youth Creativity – Youth Workshop Series

  •  A transformative initiative that empowered young people by providing a wide range of workshops, training sessions, and creative activities at the Keele Community Hub from December 2022 to June 2024, led by For Youth Initiative and Keele Community Hub Staff.
  • Designed to encourage personal growth, creativity, and leadership, the project engaged youth in skill-building experiences that spanned various disciplines, from arts and music to practical certifications such as CPR and Food Handlers
  •  The workshop series strengthened community networks, enhanced connections between residents, community organizations, and local government units, which is vital for future development and collective action.
  • This approach built a vibrant space for youth to connect, collaborate, and express themselves. Strong partnerships with local organizations, City staff, and amazing facilitators were formed, creating a network of support that will leave a lasting impact on the community.
  • View a Project Summary, Video and learn more!  

Ask the Expert Workshop Series

  •  A “By Resident, For Resident” workshop series that was led by Midaynta Community Services and Keele Community Hub Staff from February 2022 to May 2023. Over 226 participants were engaged, 8 resident leader experts were hired and 24 workshops conducted.
  • Local residents were trained and utilized as workshop facilitators for workshops that engaged, educated, supported, and inspired residents on topics including Traditional Capoeira, DJ Classes, Computer Science, Youth Health Promotion, Wellness Sister’s Circle, Black History and Community Asset Mapping.
  •  The workshop series strengthened community networks, enhanced connections between residents, community organizations, and local government units, which is vital for future development and collective action.
  • This approach built individual capabilities and a sense of leadership and ownership within the community, encouraging sustained involvement.
  • View the Narrative Report, Video and learn more 

Dawes Road Library Branch located at 416 Dawes Rd. (near Dawes Rd. and Victoria Park Ave.) will be reconstructed at its current location and expanded to create a new community hub that will be managed by the City of Toronto. All public spaces will be revitalized to ensuring they meet the needs of the vibrant community. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026. For questions related to this project please contact 416-396-3820 by phone or email drstaff@tpl.ca.

View the Service Delivery Model, Community Engagement Strategy and more!