HEALING. RESTORATION. TRUST.
FITCS advances anti-racism, restorative justice, and economic development for youth and communities in Toronto and across the world. We believe every young person deserves access to healing, accountability, and opportunity.
20+
Years of Impact
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Core Programs
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Explore Our Programs
Three flagship programs that support healing, leadership, and economic independence.
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Every contribution, big or small, creates real impact in communities in Toronto and around the world.
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Partner With Us
Schools, organizations, and institutions can collaborate with FITCS to expand restorative justice and economic development programs in their communities.
Who We Are
Friends in Toronto Community Services (FITCS) is a community-based organization committed to restorative justice, anti-racism, and economic empowerment. For over two decades, we have supported Indigenous and racialized youth and families navigating systemic barriers, trauma, and justice involvement.
Our culturally grounded approach recognizes that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Through healing circles, mentorship, leadership development, and small business support, we meet people where they are and walk with them toward where they want to go.
FITCS was founded on the principle that communities must play an active role in resolving conflict, restoring relationships, and supporting youth to make positive life decisions. Our programs emphasize accountability, empathy, and healing while addressing social factors that contribute to violence and marginalization.
Anti-Racism · Restorative Justice · Economic Development · Human & Community Development · Youth Empowerment
Anti-Racism · Restorative Justice · Economic Development · Human & Community Development · Youth Empowerment
What We Focus On
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Anti-Racism
Indigenous and racialized youth are disproportionately impacted by systems of violence, incarceration, and exclusion. At FITCS, we prioritize the voices and experiences of racialized communities in all that we do.
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Access to Restorative Justice
FITCS expands access to restorative practices such as circles, dialogue, and community-led accountability as alternatives to punitive systems that perpetuate harm.
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Economic & Community Development
True justice includes economic justice. FITCS supports opportunities that strengthen communities and holds firm to the belief that self-determination is a fundamental right.
