BFO-Toronto

Family & Friend Loss Drop-In Support Group
2024-04-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our virtual Family & Friends Drop-In group on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM EST. This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart at this moment in your grief journey. ❤️
Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the group.
Group Details:
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Click Here to Register.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca.

Healing Narratives: Storytelling for Grief
2024-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Floor – 163 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON M5A 1S1, 2nd Floor - 163 Queen St. East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A1S1
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our Healing Narratives: Storytelling for Grief Workshop on Tuesday, March 26th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST.
This gathering is a free Storytelling workshop co-facilitated by BFO-Toronto’s Resident Storyteller Patrick de Belen and co-facilitated by community storyteller Kareem Bennett in partnership with the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA), African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario – ACCHO, Africans In Partnership Against Aids (APPA) and BFO-Toronto.
This workshop is an invitation to the African, Black and Caribbean diaspora to explore storytelling as an empowerment and processing tool for grief. Participants will be led through a series of activities and interactive exercises and have the opportunity to hear and share their own experiences. ❤️
Group Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Location: 2nd Floor – 163 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON M5A 1S1
Facilitators: Patrick de Belen and Kareem Bennett
Click Here to Register.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact sarah@bfotoronto.ca.

Yoga Class
2024-02-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Discover a gentle mindful practice in our virtual session of Kemetic Yoga crafted to ease challenging times. 🤍
Kemetic Yoga, is a gentle practice designed to gracefully guide your body and mind into a calm and relaxed state. Revitalize your internal and physical vitality through a guided breathing technique and simple postures. These sessions are open to anyone seeking solace and support on their journey of loss. No previous experience necessary. 🧘
Please email ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca to register. ✨

Family and Friends Drop-In Peer-Support Group
2024-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto invites you to join our virtual Family and Friend Drop-In group on Wednesday, February 7th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This gathering provides a supportive environment for sharing whatever is on your heart during your grief journey. ❤️
To secure your spot, kindly RSVP to ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca. Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP.

2SLGBTQIA+ Grief Support Drop-In Group
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us for our Virtual 2SLGBTQIA+ Grief Support Drop in Group on January 25th from 6:30-8:30PM EST ✨ This group is open to any Queer person that has experienced the loss of someone they care about ❤️ Email Ashley at ashley@bfotoronto.ca to register in advance! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Coping With the Holidays: Drop-In Support Group (December 20th)
2023-12-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Grief can feel even more overwhelming during the winter holidays and with reduced amounts of sunlight. To provide a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating the complexities of grief during the holiday season, we invite you to join our online “Coping with the Holidays Drop-In Support Group.”
Date: December 20th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Taya Mikado
RegisterHere: https://forms.gle/jWHJhQoWU3NiQFP19

This drop-in support group is open to all who are struggling with grief, regardless of where you are in your healing process. We aim to create an atmosphere of compassion, understanding, and connection, so you can better cope with the unique challenges that winter months and holiday seasons can present.
Please mark your calendar for December 20th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and join us for this online event. You don’t have to face your grief alone—we’re here to support you.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact communications@bfotoronto.ca.
We look forward to sharing this evening with you as we navigate the holiday season together.

Coping With the Holidays: Drop-In Support Group (November 29th)
2023-11-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Grief can feel even more overwhelming during the winter holidays and with reduced amounts of sunlight. To provide a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating the complexities of grief during the holiday season, we invite you to join our online “Coping with the Holidays Drop-In Support Group.”
Date: November 29th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Margot Marcus
Register Here: https://forms.gle/jWHJhQoWU3NiQFP19
This drop-in support group is open to all who are struggling with grief, regardless of where you are in your healing process. We aim to create an atmosphere of compassion, understanding, and connection, so you can better cope with the unique challenges that winter months and holiday seasons can present.
Please mark your calendar for November 29th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and join us for this online event. You don’t have to face your grief alone—we’re here to support you.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact communications@bfotoronto.ca.
We look forward to sharing this evening with you as we navigate the holiday season together.

Highlighting Work Done to Overcome Challenges Presented by the Pandemic
2023-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | BFO-Toronto, 202-355 Church St., Toronto, ON, M5B0B2, Canada
On November 10th at 2:00 p.m., MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam will be at 355 Church Street, Toronto in the CityWide Commons Space. Family Services-Toronto created the Citywide Commons that provides office space to many non-profits, including Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto. These non-profits provide Counselling support, Settlement Services, Mental Health Support, HIV & AIDS Support Services, Seniors Support Services, Grief Support Services, Family Support Services and Community Development. BFO-T offers grief support to Torontonians who have experienced life-changing loss after the death of a loved one through peer volunteer-led services, professionally designed and supported. MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam and Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer, will attend the event to mark the work done by BFO-T as a result of receiving a grant from the Foundation.
Sarah Garcia-Heller, Executive Director of BFO-T, will be talking about our program and its expected impact on the community.
Click Here to RSVP.
For more information, please contact:
Ashley Mathew BFO-Toronto, ashley@bfotoronto.ca

The Good Mourning Festival: Together in Grief
2023-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3X8, Canada
Evergreen’s first ever Good Mourning Festival will take place over two days – November 4 and 5. Day 1 is a NEW event at the Brick Works titled Together in Grief and Day 2 is our annual Day of the Dead Celebration. BFO-Toronto is collaborating with Evergreen Brick Works for Day 1: Together in Grief and will offer one on one support conversations with event attendees. If you are interested in being a Volunteer Facilitator for the event please fill out the following form: Click Here.
Day 1: Together in Grief
On November 4, together, we will demonstrate the role of public space in public grief. We invite our visitors to explore the universal themes of grief and death with open hearts and open minds. The day offers a warm embrace, featuring interactive installations that invite you to engage, workshops that encourage meaningful conversations and art pieces that celebrate the human experience.
Come and be part of this inviting space where you can connect with others, share your stories and find comfort in the shared journey of life and loss. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all, as we come together to explore these profound aspects of our existence in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, fostering understanding and connection.

2023 5K Walk to Remember
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Lakeside Park, 2268 Lakeshore Rd West, Mississauga, Canada
2023 5K Walk to Remember – Hop, Skip, Run, Remember!
Join us for the 4th annual 5k Walk to Remember in support of BFO Toronto by registering to participate in this beloved event. On Saturday, September 30th from 10am-1pm we will be walking, running, scootering and dancing at Lakeside Park in Mississauga (2268 Lakeshore Rd West) in support of BFO Toronto in partnership with BFO Halton Peel.
What is the 5K Walk to Remember Memorial?
Each year we come together to celebrate and commemorate loved ones who are no longer with us by fundraising in their honour. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support our programs that give comfort to grieving Torontonians through peer to peer support groups. Gather your friends and family to participate in this meaningful event!
We will be partnering with BFO-Halton Peel to organize this event, proceeds from teams registered on our page will be dedicated to BFO-Toronto:
https://bfotoronto.ca/bfo-toronto-5k-memorial/
DONATE NOW | REGISTER

2SLGBTQIA+ Grief Support Drop-In Group
2023-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Date: Sep 9, 2023
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Zoom! – Register in advance for this meeting. To register email Ashley at ashley@bfotoronto.ca
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Grief Walk- MIDTOWN
2023-08-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cedarvale Ravine, St. Clair West Station - Heath Entrance/Exit, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grief Walk
Join us on August 27th at 11:00 AM for a therapeutic Grief Walk in Midtown Toronto, with Monica and Qaid. Let nature’s healing embrace you as we explore Cedarvale Park Ravine. Meet us at St. Clair West station- Heath entrance/exit and embark on a journey of healing and connection. Walking for grief support is multifaceted and can offer several benefits to individuals navigating the grieving process.
Please RSVP to ekasakevich@bfotoronto.ca

Online Book Club w/ Arielle
2023-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | ZOOM
Online Book Club w/ Arielle
6:30-8 PM,
Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
Please RSVP to receive zoom link

Volunteer Meet and Greet
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | BFO-Toronto, 202-355 Church St., Toronto, ON, M5B0B2, Canada
Volunteer Meet and Greet at bfoToronto Northwoods room
Join us for a
6:30-8:00 PM
Please RSVP to attend

Book Club w/ Arielle
2023-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | ZOOM
July 24, 2023 Book Club w/ Arielle, 6:30-8 PM, Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
