News & Stories
Stories, updates, and reflections from across the HF Care community.

“My Child Is Shy.” Why CHOICES Might Be Exactly What They Need.
Not every young person walks into a program ready to speak up. CHOICES coach Oliver reflects on how patience, connection, and a supportive environment helped one participant find their voice over six weeks.

HF Care’s Recovery College Receives International Recognition
Discover how our made-in-community approach to recovery is helping peers, families, and caregivers thrive.

Inside HF Care’s Exercise Buddy Program
For many seniors, staying active is easier with support. This program pairs seniors with youth to build motivation, connection, and confidence through shared routines.

HF Care Awarded Landmark Funding for Asian Youth Mental Health Initiative
More than 80 partners gathered to explore how community trust, collaboration, and culturally responsive support can reshape mental health pathways for Asian youth across the GTA.

How the Cambodian New Year Brought Our Communities Together
Through dance, tradition, and shared celebration, our Cambodian New Year event brought people together across cultures and communities.

What Does it Mean to Be a Caregiver?
Many people caring for loved ones don’t see themselves as caregivers, and are hesitant to ask for support. This initiative explores how we can better reach caregivers within the Vietnamese and Korean communities.

A Lunar New Year Celebration with Mayor Olivia Chow and Our Ambassadors
This February, HF Care’s Lunar New Year celebrations brought together more than 100 community members, long-time volunteers, and civic leaders in a powerful series of events.

HF Care at Jane & Finch: Our Entry Into the West End
HF Care expands culturally rooted mental health programming into Jane and Finch, bringing Cambodian and Vietnamese services closer to our communities.

Holiday Hampers: The People Behind the Packages
A look at the volunteers and community members who organize and deliver our Holiday Hampers each year, and what the program means to the families who receive them.