People to People Canada undertakes a number of activities every year, including fundraising events aimed at mobilizing resources for the betterment of our communities.
Summer Fair
Since its inception on September 30, 2001, at Toronto’s High Park, the Walkathon has been a cornerstone of People to People Canada’s community engagement efforts. This annual event brings together supporters and their families to celebrate and support our mission of aiding orphans and vulnerable children in Ethiopia while promoting youth mentoring and mental wellness through our Sound the Horn (STH) program.
Rebranded and expanded as the P2P "Summer Fair" in July 2022, this beloved event remains a powerful platform for raising awareness. about P2P’s causes. it has fostered a spirit of unity and generosity within our community, ensuring that our vital work continues.
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Since 2013, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon has been a cornerstone of People to People Canada’s fundraising efforts, bringing together our dedicated volunteers and supporters to raise vital funds for our programs. We expanded the campaign to include a popular Wellness Program, designed to engage and prepare participants ahead of the final marathon. The P2P team gathers weekly at Riverdale Park for wellness exercises, fostering a sense of community, motivation, and shared purpose. This holistic approach not only enhanced our fundraising efforts but also strengthened the bond among participants and supporters, making the TCS Waterfront Marathon a meaningful and inspiring event for all involved.
Annual Gala
Since its first debut on December 22, 2001, the annual P2P Gala celebration has been People to People Canada’s flagship event, bringing together supporters, volunteers, and community members to celebrate our shared achievements. This elegant evening is a platform to honor the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers.
Over the past 25 years, the annual Gala dinner event has remained a cherished tradition, reflecting the strength and unity of our community as we continue our mission of supporting vulnerable children and youth programs.
Mark your calendars for July 11, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM at Christie Pits Park.
Featuring:
Live Band Music
Food & Drinks
Local Vendors & Games
Live World Cup games Streaming
Raffle Draw: Win an Ethiopian Airlines ticket!
Join us for People to People Canada’s 26th Annual Gala — a night of elegance, culture, and meaningful connection!
📅 January 31, 2026
📍 Daniels Spectrum
✨ What to Expect:
🍸 Cocktail Reception
🍽️ Elegant Dinner
🎤 Inspiring Keynote Speech
🎷 Live Jazz Music
🎶 Solo Performers & Cultural Entertainment
💃 DJ Music & Dance
🤝 Networking with Community Leaders, Professionals & Supporters
🌟 A Night to Celebrate 26 Years of Impact
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and connection.
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Gala Dinner – 25th Anniversary Celebration - an evening of compassion, celebration, and making a meaningful impact.
The annual P2P flagship gala dinner that has been consistently held since the founding of P2P is our flagship event where we publicly acknowledge and celebrate our achievements, the generous contribution of our supporters and the tireless endeavours of our volunteers. It has become a highly anticipated event in the community calendar where old and new members of the P2P family gather for a celebratory gala dinner and a variety of delightful entertainment.
Save the date: February 01, 2025
Location: Paramount Event space, 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd
Please join us at the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon charity challenge that will be held from Oct 1 to 30, 2024. The TCS Charity Challenge unites the spirit of runners, joggers and walkers with a unique fundraising program to support local charities such as People to People Canada Aid Organization (P2P) in our community.
Please join team P2P and register. Click here to register for a 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or one of the Challenges at this year’s TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. You can also support our team by donating Here.
The P2P family has participated in this flagship fundraising event since 2014, and it has become our primary fundraising method for supporting our crucial programs.
We are thrilled to announce and invite you to be part of a special event that will be taking place at Christie Pits Park. It is our grand Summer Fair where we will also be celebrating our 25th anniversary.
Over the past 25 years, P2P Canada has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate orphan and vulnerable children. This anniversary marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we are excited to commemorate it with a fun-filled day that brings together our community, supporters, and friends.
The fair will take place on July 20, 2024, at Christie Pits Park from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The event is focused on raising awareness and garnering community support for P2P's two main mandates - Supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Ethiopia and our Sound the Horn (STH) youth mentoring and mental wellness program. We believe that the Summer Fair holds great significance for the wider community as it provides an opportunity for the community to come together and build meaningful connections.
We are happy to announce that the 2024 P2P Community Wellness session will kick off in June 2024.
As in past years, the session will be held at the beautiful Riverdale Park (550 Broadview Avenue) starting at 9 a.m. every Saturday morning.
Mark your Calendars! 🗓️
⭐🙌We will be hosting our kick-off event for our Sound the Horn, Navigating Transitions Mentorship Program, where all the mentors and mentees will become acquainted.⭐🙌 The mentors and mentees will get to meet the Sound the Horn Team and other program members. We will also be having lunch together and participating in some fun activities!
🗓️Date: July 06, 2024
🕒 Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
📍 Location: CSI - Annex - 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON
For more information about the STH mentorship program, please feel free to check out our previous posts on our page.
Hope to see you there!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals? Do you want to be part of a supportive community dedicated to empowering Ethiopian and Eritrean-Canadian youth as they navigate life's transitions?
Sound the Horn is excited to announce the 2024 cohort of our Navigating Transitions Mentorship Program starting this June! Established in 2021 under the P2P umbrella, Sound the Horn is committed to providing guidance, support, and mentorship to youth in transition.
Mentees: Whether you're a current/incoming post-secondary student or a young adult starting a new career, Sound the Horn is here to offer guidance and support. We also welcome newcomer youth who are looking for guidance on navigating the challenges of settling into a new country and culture.
Mentors: Whether you have years of experience in your field or are simply eager to share your knowledge and wisdom, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our youth.
To sign up as a mentor or mentee, click the button below:
The 21st Annual Fundraising Gala is scheduled for February 11, 2023. This will be after two years of COVID lockdowns, therefore, we are excited to welcome you!
The Gala gives P2P an opportunity to express its gratitude to its partners, supporters and volunteers who have been the organization's bedrock throughout the last 23 years. Please plan to join us for a spectacular event with delicious food, live music, and cultural entertainment.
Click here to get Tickets
Please join us at the 2022 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon charity challenge that will be held on Oct 16th. The TCS Charity Challenge unites the spirit of runners, joggers and walkers with a unique fundraising program to support local charities such as People to People Canada Aid Organization (P2P) in our community.
Please join team P2P and register Click Here for a 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon or one of the Challenges at this years’ TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. You can also support our team by donating Here.
The P2P family has been taking part in this flagship fundraising event since 2014 and it has become our primary fundraising means in support of our crucial programs.
We are also happy to announce that the 2022 P2P Community Wellness session has kicked off on Saturday August 6th. As in past years, the session will be held at the beautiful Riverdale Park (550 Broadview avenue) starting 9am every Saturday morning.
Together We Are Making a Difference!!
Join us on July 20/2024 for P2P’s Summer Fair @ Christie Pits Park.
There is fun for the whole family! Enjoy games for all ages, sports, arts and crafts, good music, barbeque, and drinks. Participate in our raffle for a chance to win a prize!
In addition to fun for the family, we will also be holding our annual walkathon to raise funds to support P2P!
P2P has been part of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) Charity challenge fundraising event since 2013. It is one of the key fundraising events where our supporters commit their time and resources. This year (2021), thanks to the 20 extraordinarily committed fundraisers, P2P has achieved its target and raised $50k for the first time in its STWM fundraising history. We are so grateful for all who take part in this year’s fundraising campaign.
Beside the fundraising event, we also had a community wellness campaign where our supporters met every Saturday at Riverdale Park for a couple of hours warming and exercise sessions. The sessions served as a moment refreshing our minds and spirit and also strengthening our network.
Here is a short clip about our wellness campaign:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Ta4rqn2gU&t=79s
P2P will be participating at the STWM for 8 time this year. We are excited to invite you to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race 2021! This is our biggest fundraising event where by many of you show your solidarity to the organization.
Thanks to your committed participation, last year 31 Runners have joined our team in the Virtual race while more than 250 people have donated via the online and offline platforms. The youth, our beloved supporters and sponsors have helped raised $45,500 CAD.
Your donation has helped us sustain the support P2P is rendering to its orphaned children and raise the number of children to be supported. In addition to that it has also helped us to revamp ourselves and creating a platform for youths to engage themselves in Mental health initiatives.
This year, with all the consequences of COVID-19, we are hopeful of raising funds to keep up the momentum and achieve our goals.
We are excited to invite you to the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race 2020! This is our biggest fundraising event where by many of you show your solidarity to the organization.
Thanks to your committed participation, last year 46 Runners have joined our team in the street race while more than 250 people have donated via the online and offline platforms. The youth, our beloved supporters and sponsors have helped raised more than $35,000 CAD.
Your donation has helped us sustain the support P2P is rendering to its orphaned children and raise the number of children to be supported. In addition to that it has also helped us to revamp ourselves and creating a platform for youths to engage themselves in Mental health initiatives.
This year, with all the complications of COVID-19, we are hopeful of raising funds to keep up the momentum and achieve our goals.
ScotiaBank Charity Challenge
The 20th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Gala is scheduled for December 14, 2019. Our annual fundraising galas are an occasion to celebrate our achievements with our members and supporters. Please plan to join us for a spectacular event with delicious food, live music and cultural entertainments.
The annual Family Gathering and Walkathon, held during the summer at the Christie Pitts Park, is an opportunity for our supporters to raise funds and celebrate our achievements in an all-day event that includes barbeque, music and children’s activities.
Annual Community Gathering
