COSTI is a community-based not-for-profit organization that has supported newcomers and diverse communities across the Greater Toronto Area since 1952. We provide settlement, employment, education and social services that help individuals overcome barriers, build skills and take meaningful steps toward a successful life in Canada.

With 19 locations and a team that speaks more than 60 languages, we offer culturally responsive, client-focused support tailored to the needs of each person we serve. Our services include career development, language training, housing support, mental health services, and specialized programs for seniors, families and women.

At our core, COSTI is more than a service provider—we are a community. We believe that when people feel supported, they thrive. And when individuals thrive, so do our communities.

COSTI is collecting donations of essential hygiene items to create care kits for individuals and families staying at our temporary shelters in Toronto. These shelters support people seeking asylum and those experiencing homelessness.

Each kit offers basic items that bring comfort—and remind our clients that they’re not alone.