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BLOGS

Our blogs are pieces written about Variety, what our organization is currently focused on and how we are working to make a difference in our community.

Blogs are written by our President & CEO, Karen Stintz.

  • July 1, 2021: Expanding Our Camps

  • June 1, 2021: Keep Kids Playing

  • April 30, 2021: Keep Kids Playing – Virtually

  • April 1, 2021: Expressions of Gratitude

     

  • February 23, 2021: An Act of Inclusion

  • July 9, 2020: 112 Days

  • June 12, 2020: Reflecting on the “New Era”

  • November 6, 2019: Thank you to our Sponsors and Award Recipients

  • June 26, 2019 – Dancing with My Friends

  • April 22, 2019 – Uber and Accessible Mobility

  • April 4th, 2019 – The Power of Yes

  • March 22, 2019 – The Future of Accessibility

  • March 7, 2019 – Innovations in Ability

  • February 15, 2019 – Accessibility in the Workplace

  • January 25, 2019 – The Access Expo

  • January 9, 2019 – New Year for Breaking Down Barriers

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Head Office

3701 Danforth Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario
M1N 2G2

Phone: (416) 699 7167
Fax (416) 699 5752
info@varietyvillage.on.ca

We Are Open

Mon – Fri: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: Closed

  • BUS: We have a bus stop right outside!

    Take one of the following routes:

    > 12A from Victoria Park Station or from Kennedy Station stops at 3701 Danforth Avenue.

    > 20 from Main Street Station stops at Birchmount & Danforth Avenue or Highview & Annete.

    > 69B Warden South from Warden Station stops at Birchmount & Danforth Avenue.

  • FREE parking onsite.

    Take one of the following routes:

    > 12A from Victoria Park Station or from Kennedy Station stops at 3701 Danforth Avenue.

    > 20 from Main Street Station stops at Birchmount & Danforth Avenue or Highview & Annete.

    > 69B Warden South from Warden Station stops at Birchmount & Danforth Avenue.

  • Wheel-Trans accessible.

  • Free WiFi

Variety the Children’s Charity of Ontario

3701 Danforth Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1N 2G2
Charitable Registration 12362 5618 RR0001

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