The Tropicana Effect
Tropicana provides opportunities and alternative life choices that lead to personal success and positive life decisions for those we support, persons of Black heritage and individuals in need.
Programs & Services
Employment
Help for job seekers - full, part time and youth, as well as for employers looking to connect with candidates.
Mental Health Services
Individual (men, women, youth, and children) as well as family support programs.
Development & Education
A range of programs covering various academic areas, as well as self-confidence, self-image, focus, and more.
All Programs & Services
Explore all that we have to offer.
Daily Bread Food Bank
If you are experiencing food insecurity, we are here to help.
Childcare
Supporting families with children age 3 months to 12 years.
SBCCI
The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.
Venue Booking Info
Tropicana Community Services has various rooms available for you to book for your class, meeting, or special event.
Community Events
January 1, 2026: Mental Health
Courage and Compassion for Depression Peer Support Group, Every fourth Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. (Hope + Me)
Courage and Compassion is a monthly online support group for anyone looking to meet and connect with empathetic peers who are living with the challenges of depression.
January 3, 2025: Community Events, Education, Recreational Activities, Youth Activities and Support
Winter Steelpan Classes, Saturdays (Tropicana)
The steel pan/steelpan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. This program teaches participants how to play this wildly popular instrument in a encouraging environment. Our classes are taught in a group setting, where individuals learn to play a variety of songs.
March 21, 2025: Community Events, Education, Recreational Activities, Youth Activities and Support
Winter Steelpan Classes, (Tropicana)
The steel pan/steelpan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. This program teaches participants how to play this wildly popular instrument in a encouraging environment. Our classes are taught in a group setting, where individuals learn to play a variety of songs.
