In short
Tropicana Community Services was founded in 1980 as a non-profit community organization in Scarborough, Ontario by Jamaican-born Robert Brown and cofounder Derrick McLennon.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Families, Newcomers and immigrants, Young children, Refugees; Seniors, Youth, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, People who get me, Help for my family, A job, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Walk in
- Where
- 1385 Huntingwood Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 3J1
- How to reach
- (416) 439-9009 · info@tropicanacommunity.org · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
Tropicana Community Services - Childcare Programs
- 16 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Tropicana Community Services - Employment Programs
- 16 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
Tropicana Community Services - Mental Health Programs
- 16 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
Tropicana Community Services was founded in 1980 as a non-profit community organization in Scarborough, Ontario by Jamaican-born Robert Brown and cofounder Derrick McLennon. Their goal was to serve disadvantaged youth and their families, particularly those from a Caribbean, Black, and African heritage. Each year Tropicanas staff, with the assistance of its dedicated volunteers, is able to help thousands of people in need.
The first service offered by the organization was counselling aimed at teenaged dropouts. Over the past 40 years, additional programs and services have been added to the organization, both through internal development and external partnerships. Current programs include but are not limited to counselling, settlement services, tutoring, youth leadership programs, aggression management, March break and summer camps, day care, employment counselling, and youth drop-in activities.
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 439-9009, email info@tropicanacommunity.org, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
1385 Huntingwood Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 3J1
1385 Huntingwood Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 3J1Toronto, Ontario
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