A Charity for job, education and housing solutions for people with intellectual disabilities in Etobicoke and Brampton
A Charity for job, education and housing solutions for people with intellectual disabilities in Etobicoke and Brampton
Concord in the City Community Ability Initiative is a charitable organization. Our focus is on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to gain job skills, independence, and working towards permanent housing. Our daily program in Etobicoke and Brampton offers a 3:1 ratio running from 8:30 am to 4:00pm.
Who We Are
Kevin Troake and Melissa Ray started Concord in the City in 2013. Kevin taught for 10 years with the Peel Board and has a specialist in Special Education. Melissa has a Masters in Child and Youth Care with a focus on disabilities.
Where We Are
Concord in the City Etobicoke and its coffee shop, Concord Coffee (see "Programs" tab) is located at 3407 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Etobicoke.
Concord in the City Brampton is located at 30 Main Street S. In St. Paul's United Church.
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
A special thank you to our top donors of 2022
Mandesh Dosanjh, Lee Failes, Milidrag Foundation,
Ian Simpson, Stewart Simpson, Karen Simpson,
Shannon Doherty, Cate Sandilands, Elizabeth Whitwell
Mary Coppard, Sean Williamson, Clearway Utilities,
Chris Skinner, Jesse Campbell, Sebastian Pavlovec,
Nolan Kaptyn, Hammersmith Corp., Tamara Lindsay,
Amenita Ivan, Jessica Gabriel
Supported By
A special thank you to Unity for Autism for making our dream of a mobile coffee shop a reality. Their support gives our participants so many opportunities to engage in the community, work on various skills and future employment.
A big thank you to Bramalea Rotary Club for giving us all the tools needed to power and paint our coffee truck.
