Overview

On December 3, Care for All Canada partnered with the Hispanic Development Council (HDC) to deliver a skincare and wound care distribution event accompanied by an educational health workshop tailored for Toronto’s Spanish-speaking communities. This initiative aligns with our shared commitment to promoting equitable access to care and empowering marginalized populations with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain healthy skin.

The Hispanic Development Council, founded in 1978 and dedicated to advancing the social, economic, cultural, and political participation of Hispanic/Latino communities in Canada, provided a warm, inclusive, and community-driven space for this event. Their mission to ensure that every member of the Latino/Hispanic community can access essential services reflects a powerful commitment to social capital and community capacity-building. We were honoured to support this work through dermatologic outreach.

Activities and Engagement

Skincare Distribution

We distributed 650 skincare products selected to meet the needs of diverse skin types and common dermatologic concerns within the community. Products included:

• 150× acne facial cleansers

• 100× gentle facial cleansers

• 150× emollient creams

• 200× emollient lotions
  
  

These items were chosen to address dryness, irritation, acne, and environmental stressors, issues commonly experienced by newcomers, youth, and individuals facing barriers to consistent primary care access.

Educational Presentation (45 minutes)

Our team delivered an accessible and culturally sensitive presentation covering:

• When to seek medical care for skin concerns

• How to recognize acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and non-healing wounds

• Basic strategies for skin maintenance and early detection

• Navigating local healthcare resources available in Toronto
  
  

The session emphasized health literacy, self-advocacy, and early recognition, key tools in reducing preventable complications and improving quality of life.

One-on-One Conversations

Volunteers engaged participants in supportive, informal conversations about skincare routines, product selection, and how to monitor changes in their skin. Many attendees expressed appreciation for the individualized guidance provided in both English and Spanish.

Community Impact

● Residents Served: 55

● Products Distributed: 650

● Languages Spoken: Primarily Spanish and English

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Participants highlighted the value of receiving not only products but also trustworthy education delivered in a warm, community-rooted environment. The HDC team noted that health literacy, particularly around dermatologic issues, is a major unmet need in the population they serve.

Reflections and Next Steps

This event strengthened our collaboration with the Hispanic Development Council and underscored the importance of culturally responsive health outreach. HDC’s long-standing mission, to ensure that every member of the Latino/Hispanic community can access systems and institutions that support a sustainable quality of life, deeply aligns with Care for All Canada’s belief in accessible dermatologic care for all.

Moving forward, we hope to:

• Plan seasonal product distribution events

• Deliver follow-up workshops focusing on skin cancer awareness, chronic skin disease, and wound care

• Support HDC’s youth programming with targeted skin-health education

We extend our sincere gratitude to the staff, volunteers, and community members of HDC for their collaboration, hospitality, and dedication to uplifting the communities they serve.

Prepared by:
Care for All Canada
careforallcanada@gmail.com

Event Report: Care for All Canada at Adam House 2025 Funraiser Walk 

Welcome to Canada Package Preparation Event

Date of Event: September 29, 2025

Location: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Organized by: Care for All Canada Inc.

Overview

On September 29, Care for All Canada hosted a community service event at the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building in support of Adam House Downtown. The purpose of this initiative was to prepare “Welcome to Canada” care packages for refugee families who will be receiving support through Adam House. These packages will be distributed during the 2025 Adam House fundraiser.

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering dignity, compassion, and health equity for newcomers to Canada. By providing essential skincare products and personal touches, we aim to ease the transition for refugee families beginning their lives in a new country.

Activities and Engagement

Package Preparation:
Four dedicated volunteers came together to assemble 80 care packages for refugee families. Each package included essential dermatologic and skincare items, carefully selected to meet common needs.

Products Distributed:
A total of 400 products were prepared and packed into the 80 packages. The primary items included:

• Moisturizers

• Acne facial cleansers

• Sunscreens

Personalized Letters:
In addition to the products, each package contained a handwritten letter addressed to the recipient family. These letters offered words of welcome, encouragement, and solidarity, underscoring the human connection at the heart of this initiative.

Community Impact:

• Families Supported: 80

• Packages Prepared: 80

• Products Included: ~400

• Volunteers Involved: 4
  
  
  

These packages will soon be in the hands of refugee families, offering both practical support and a warm welcome. By combining essential care items with personalized messages, the initiative aimed to meet both physical and emotional needs of those starting anew in Canada.

Reflections and Next Steps

This event highlighted the power of small acts of care in creating lasting impact. The volunteers’ dedication and the thoughtful inclusion of personal letters enriched the meaning of the packages beyond the products themselves.

Moving forward, Care for All Canada will:

• Participate in the upcoming Adam House fundraiser walk to continue showing our support.

• Explore opportunities to expand the scope of welcome packages in future years, based on feedback from recipient families.

• Strengthen collaborations with Adam House to ensure that community priorities guide future initiatives.
  

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Adam House’s mission and to stand alongside refugee families as they begin their journey in Canada.

Prepared by:
Care for All Canada
careforallcanada@gmail.com

Event Report: Care for All Canada at Adam House Downtown

Skin Product Distribution & Community Engagement Event

Date of Event: September 12, 2025

Location: Adam House Downtown, Toronto, ON

Organized by: Care for All Canada Inc.

Overview

On September 12, Care for All Canada partnered with Adam House Downtown to host a skincare and wound care product distribution event for residents supported by the organization. This initiative is part of our continuing mission to advance health equity and provide compassionate care by ensuring access to essential dermatologic products for underserved communities.

Adam House provided a welcoming and supportive space for this outreach. It was a privilege to contribute to their efforts to meet the daily needs of community members in a dignified and caring environment.

Activities and Engagement

• Product Distribution:
  We distributed between 200–250 skincare and wound care products, including moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and wound dressings. These were selected with community health needs in mind, recognizing the role of environmental and social stressors on skin and wound health.

• One-on-One Conversations:
  Five dedicated volunteers engaged with 25 residents in meaningful conversations. They answered questions, explained product use, and provided guidance on addressing skin and wound concerns.

• Community Needs & Feedback:
  Residents highlighted a strong desire for additional sunscreen, as well as pre-assembled care packages for convenience. Feedback also emphasized the importance of translation support to ensure full accessibility.

Community Impact

• Residents Served: 25

• Products Distributed: ~200–250

• Languages Spoken: Arabic, Chinese, English

The event was warmly received. Residents appreciated the products as well as the human connection and care demonstrated by volunteers. The call for more sunscreen and structured care packages will shape our future initiatives, ensuring that our distribution aligns even more closely with community priorities.

Reflections and Next Steps

This event underscored the value of direct engagement and listening to community voices. Moving forward, Care for All Canada will:

• Prioritize sunscreen in upcoming distributions.

• Develop pre-assembled care packages to streamline future events.

• Recruit multilingual volunteers to improve accessibility for diverse language groups.

We are excited to continue our collaboration with Adam House Downtown and to build on this successful event with more tailored and responsive outreach efforts.

Prepared by:
Care for All Canada
careforallcanada@gmail.com

Event Report: Care for All Canada at Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
Doppler Ultrasound Kit Delivery & Wound Care Capacity-Building Initiative

Date of Event: August 6, 2025

Location: Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Northern Manitoba
Organized by: Care for All Canada Inc. in partnership with Project ECHO

Overview

On August 6, 2025, Care for All Canada, in collaboration with Project ECHO, delivered two Doppler ultrasound kits equipped with infrared thermometers, bandages, gauze, and instructional wound care materials to the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN), a northern Manitoba community of approximately 5,000 residents.

NCN currently lacks full-time access to a health centre, presenting ongoing challenges in managing nonhealing wounds, soft tissue infections, and chronic vascular concerns. This initiative directly supports frontline care delivery in this context by improving diagnostic capacity and enabling earlier intervention for high-risk patients.

Through our partnership with Project ECHO, this delivery was embedded within a broader effort to support sustainable, community-led care. Health workers from NCN have been enrolled in Project ECHO’s Indigenous Health and Wound Care programs—virtual knowledge-sharing networks that facilitate case-based learning and mentorship from specialists across Canada.

Activities and Engagement

• Equipment Delivery & Onboarding:
  Two Doppler ultrasound kits were delivered alongside infrared thermometers, bandages, gauzes, and printed and digital resources on wound assessment and care. These materials are designed for low-resource environments and were selected based on input from local providers and nurses.

• Training & Education Access:
  Community healthcare workers were enrolled in Project ECHO sessions focused on Indigenous health and chronic wound management. These programs provide regular virtual teaching and mentorship, enabling local providers to build expertise without needing to leave the community.

• Ongoing Support:
  Instructional tools include step-by-step guides on Doppler use, identifying high-risk lower extremity wounds, and recognizing soft tissue infections. Local nurses will also receive follow-up support through ECHO networks.

Community Impact

• Estimated Patients Impacted: 800 individuals annually

• Equipment Provided:

  • 2 portable Doppler ultrasound kits

  • 2 infrared thermometers

  • 100+ bandages and gauzes

  • Instructional wound care manuals and digital access

• Healthcare Workers Enrolled in ECHO Training: 5 (initial cohort)

This delivery marks an important milestone in equipping remote Indigenous communities with tools and training to address critical gaps in wound and skin care. Community leaders and frontline staff expressed deep appreciation for the support, particularly for resources that foster autonomy and long-term health system strengthening.

Reflections and Next Steps

This initiative exemplifies Care for All Canada’s mission to bridge dermatologic and wound care access gaps in underserved communities. By combining equipment delivery with mentorship-based education, we aim to support NCN in delivering timely, effective care rooted in cultural safety and local empowerment.

We are exploring additional visits to support ongoing implementation, including seasonal follow-ups and remote consultation pathways. We also look forward to growing our partnership with Project ECHO and other Indigenous communities facing similar barriers.

We thank the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation for their trust, the Project ECHO team for their ongoing collaboration, and all healthcare workers in NCN who continue to serve with dedication and resilience.

Prepared by:
Care for All Canada
careforallcanada@gmail.com
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