TNO- The Neighbourhood Organization 40th Anniversary Emerald Gala

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bram and Bluma Appel Salon | Toronto, ON

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Get ready to celebrate 40 years of community impact with TNO at their Emerald Gala - a night filled with surprises and memories!
About this Event

TNO’s 40th Anniversary Emerald Gala – Celebrating Four Decades of Impact
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM (VIP Reception starts at 5:30 PM)
Location: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Dress Code: Business Formal

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, culture, and community impact.

TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization – invites you to our 40th Anniversary Gala, a milestone event recognizing four decades of transformative service and community building across Toronto.

From our beginnings in 1985 to today, TNO has empowered individuals and families with access to vital services that foster belonging, stability, and opportunity. This evening will honour that legacy – and the people and partnerships who make it possible.

What to Expect:

  • Enjoy a full seated dinner and curated entertainment program
  • A vibrant, multicultural program of live entertainment
  • Gourmet food and curated drinks
  • Stories of impact and resilience
  • A look ahead at TNO’s next chapter
  • Exclusive opportunities to support key initiatives in food security, gender-based violence prevention, and youth mental health and employment

🎟️ Tickets:
General Admission, VIP+General Admission and Sponsorship Packages available. Early booking is encouraged.
All proceeds support TNO’s ongoing work across Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, St. James Town, Crescent Town, and Ontario.

💫 Become a Sponsor:
Want to amplify your impact? Explore our sponsorship tiers (Table to Title Sponsor) and enjoy recognition, visibility, and VIP access. Contact Nawal AlBusaidi at [email protected] for more details or view the Sponsorship Package.

Let’s celebrate where we’ve been together and build toward a stronger future.

#TNO40Gala | @TNO-Toronto




Agenda

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Welcome Remarks
Host: David Common

Info: No stranger to TNO-David Common is a highly regarded journalist with CBC News and the host of CBC Radio's Metro Morning, He also serves as a senior correspondent for CBC News and has a special faculty position at the University of Toronto.


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Where is it happening?

Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 0.00 to CAD 400.00

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