Thank You!

Frank Gallagher, VP of Supply Operations at TELUS and Sharon Shelton, Tropicana's Executive Director

Today we were elated to receive a cheque from the TELUS Community Board in support of our Pro-Tech Media Centre. Located in the Toronto Public Library’s Kennedy & Eglinton branch,  ProTech  provides neighbourhood residents of all ages with free access to state-of-the-art technology including digital arts (animation, web design, digital photography, audio and video editing) and Microsoft curricula and strives introduce youth to potential careers in new media while providing computer literacy skills and creating opportunities for self-expression. TELUS' generous donation will provide the centre with upgraded computer equipment.

Thanks TELUS!

We Day!

Students from our Youth and Education department had the fantastic opportunity to attend this year's We Day. An initiative of Free the Children, the event brings together a generation of youth to be engaged in changing the world through an inspirational event and yearlong educational program. Thanks to one of our newest board members, the Tropicana group was hosted by RBC. Here are a few snaps of their day.

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Hooray for the United Way!

Yesterday a few of us headed downtown for the launch of  the United Way of Greater Toronto's campaign. Tropicana's ED and Director of Trusteed & Special Projects took part in the festivities on stage. Check them out holding the dollar sign and the "1"!

As you may have guessed from the photos, this year United Way's fundraising target is $116,000,0000. As a United Way member agency, Tropicana has first hand experience of the many ways in which the United Way supports community development. Without their support, we would not be able to run many of our programs.

Next month, a team of Tropicana supporters will be climbing the CN Tower in support of the United Way. Want to join us? Email Tka at tpinnock@tropicanacommunity.org

Caribbean Spirits

 Combine premium rums and liqueurs, the Toronto skyline and friends of Tropicana and you're pretty much guaranteed a great time. Caribbean Spirits did not disappoint. Thank you to all who supported the event. See you

The Event of the Summer!

On Wednesday August 1, Tropicana presents Caribbean Spirits, a tasting event featuring premium rums and liqueurs.

Tickets are limited, get yours now!

It was a Celebration!

Tropicana's Annual Caribbean Gala took place on June 2nd at the Delta Toronto East. Emcees Marc Trinidad and Marcia Brown kept the crowd in stitches while performers Jamal Senior, Alana Bridgewater and Chris Lowe had guests dancing in their seats.

Dr. Raymond Chang and Michael Lashley accepted the Presidents Awards while the Community Builder Awards were presented to Dameion Royes and Frances-Anne Solomon

Dj's Dr. Jay and the Juiceman Jonathan Shaw kept the party flowing until 1am - it definitely was a night to remember!

Get Ready to Sweat!

Summer is just around the corner - are you ready? If your winter workout has been a little lackluster, we have the solution for you! Kick start your summer routine at Tropicana's Health & Wellness Bootcamp! Join other like-minded souls on the weekend of June 16/17 as we jump, kick and crunch our way to a healthier body! Choose from a variety of fitness classes ranging from yoga and nutrition workshops to muay thai kickboxing. Proceeds from the event will support Tropicana's youth programming. For more information contact Cindy Harlow at (416) 439-9009 or charlow@tropicanacommunity.org

See you there!

Tropicana's 19th Annual Caribbean Gala

Its that time of year again! Tropicana's annual Caribbean Gala is right around the corner - have you bought your ticket yet? This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Afua Cooper whose ground-breaking book on Canadian slavery, The Hanging of Angelique: The Untold Story of Slavery in Canada and the Burning of Old Montreal was nominated for the Governor General's award. Her expertise includes African Canadian culture, the African Diaspora, gender, slavery, abolition and freedom, community formation, education, Black Literature and Dub Poetry, and Black agency and political consciousness. Emcees Marc Trinidad and Marcia Brown are sure to keep you laughing while dj's Dr Jay and Jonathan Shaw are gearing up to have you dancing the night away.

For more information or to purchase tickets:
contact Tka Pinnock at (416) 439-9009 or tpinnock@tropicanacommunity.org.
or visit http://tropicanacommunity.org/events/pdfs/Gala_2012.pdf

:Lets Go Blue Jays!

Last night 24 lucky Tropicana youth took in the Blue Jays- Rays game from the Jays Care Community Clubhouse. While the end result of the game wasn't what we were hoping for, a great time was had by all thanks to the hospitality of the Jays Care Foundation.

Sway Mag

The latest issue of Sway Magazine is on stands! Check out Tropicana's Centre of Excellence on pages 42& 43.