Current Projects:
SIGN-ON LETTER TO MAYOR CHOW
In June, Toronto City Council will vote on plans for the 2026 - 2030 phase of Toronto's climate action plan, the TransformTO Net-Zero Strategy. We need a plan that will accelerate our transition away from polluting fossil fuels, get more families into green affordable housing, improve our transit system, make it easier and safer to cycle and walk, support urban agriculture, and create good green job opportunities for our youth - and more!
But to get there, we're going to need leadership. That's why For Our Kids Toronto is calling on Mayor Chow to support an ambitious plan that will enable us to meet our climate targets and build the safe, equitable, climate-safe city that our children deserve.
You can read our letter to Mayor Chow and add your name here.
As parents, caregivers, and adult allies, our voices can make a difference. Please share this campaign with friends and family members. And to stay up to date, you can sign on to our newsletter here.
LET'S TALK CLIMATE - SCHOOL CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS
Led by For Our Kids Toronto facilitators, School Climate Conversations (SCCs) are judgement-free online or in-person presentations and discussions where parents, teachers, and adult allies can deepen their understanding of climate change and its impacts - and the range of current and available solutions.
Recognizing that youth are experiencing growing rates of anxiety related to climate change, SCCs aim to help adults better understand how they can address young people’s climate emotions, cultivate their resilience, and support them in taking action.
Our SCCs provide resources and tools for making connections with local groups and organizations working on climate justice-related initiatives. We also provide information on Toronto's Youth Climate Action Grants for youth-led school community climate initiatives that advance the goals of TransformTO – the City of Toronto’s climate action plan.
A full SCC is 90 minutes, but we can also provide a 20 minute presentation to your school advisory or parent council. We can also tailor our presentation for specific groups and areas outside of Toronto. Please email us at [email protected] to inquire.
LET'S TALK CLIMATE - PARENT CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS
For Our Kids Toronto is also running more informal one hour climate conversations for parents in local libraries and community centres. These Parent Climate Conversation sessions will be run in tandem with eco-programs for kids. While parents participate in a guided conversation about climate-related concerns and interests, children can participate in eco-friendly story-telling sessions and art-based activities. Participants will receive resources for talking to children about climate change, recommendations for story books, and ideas for actions that families can take together in their communities.
NO MORE GAS PLANTS
Say no to more gas plants in Toronto and Ontario, and get your kids involved in the action! Download a post card template here to print, draw a picture, and send to the Premier.
About us:
Who We Are
We are a volunteer group of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caregivers and allies working together for climate justice in Toronto, Ontario. We are a supportive community where everyone is welcome whether you are new to climate action or have been at it for years. Through collective action we aim to secure a sustainable and just world for ALL children for generations to come.
Long-Term Goals
- Connect with other parents and allies in the Greater Toronto Area who are worried about the climate crisis and want to take action. We aim to continually bring new people into the climate movement.
- Advocate for climate action at all levels of government, and hold our elected officials accountable for their climate plans and promises.
- Take Action by developing projects and events that are part of the solutions we need to address the climate crisis and create a just world for all.
- Amplify and Support the work of other organizations and campaigns that are fighting for climate justice.
Ways to Get Involved
- Join our Organizing Team! We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 8pm-9:15pm via Google Meet. Please contact [email protected] for more information
- Sign up for our mailing list and receive a For Our Kids Toronto welcome package to learn more about our group and what it means to be involved
- Follow us on social media - @ForOurKidsTO to be kept in the loop on events and opportunities to support
- Check out the For Our Kids event calendar to see what's going on!
