Patrice Barnes

Dust off your clubs and get ready for an incredible day on the green! 🏌️‍♂️✨

I happy to share the details for the upcoming
**2026 Charity Golf Tournament**, presented by the Consulate General of Jamaica, Toronto and the Jamaican Diaspora Impact Awards.

We are hitting the beautiful fairways at
**Lakeridge Links & Whispering Ridge Golf Club* **Tuesday, July 21, 2026**,

and it’s going to be a phenomenal day of community, networking, and giving back.

Every single swing we take helps support some truly vital causes close to our hearts:

* **Early Childhood Education** 📚
* **Men’s Health Initiatives** 🎗️
* **Ontario Scholarships** 🎓

Whether you’re aiming for a hole-in-one or just looking to enjoy a beautiful summer day with a great community, we would love to have you out there with us.

The Day's Agenda:
12:00 PM: Registration & Welcome Lunch (fuel up for the day!)
1:00 PM: Shotgun Start
*7:00 PM: Dinner Reception, Prizes & Surprises

Registration Details:
* **Individual Player:** $250
* **Team of Four:** $1000

Spaces are limited and filling up fast, so grab your team and let's make a real difference together.

📧 **How to Register:** Send an email over to **[email protected]** to secure your spot today!

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Some moments completely stop you in your tracks and remind you exactly why we do this work. 🛑❤️ That was me today, sitting in the room for the WoodGreen Homeward Bound graduation.

If you don't know about Homeward Bound, it is a life-changing four-year program here in Toronto that supports single mothers transitioning out of unstable housing and poverty. It wraps them in a complete support system from housing and childcare to mental health resources so they can earn college diplomas, launch meaningful careers, and achieve financial independence.

Just picture the sheer grit it takes to juggle motherhood, late-night studying, and life's heavy hurdles all at once. 🎓✨

It wasn’t just a graduation ceremony; it was a room overflowing with pure joy, resilience, and generational triumph. 🥹

It’s a beautiful reminder that when we invest in women, we aren’t just changing a single life—we are altering family legacies forever. These graduates are walking proof of what happens when determination meets a real community support system. I could not be prouder to have been there to cheer them on! 🖤

Let’s fill the comments with love for these phenomenal moms! Drop a 🎉 below to celebrate their hard work! 👇🏽
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I love those days where you set out with no plans, just letting your feet carry you through Toronto. You think you know a city you walk the same streets, pass the same corners and then, out of nowhere, you stumble onto something that completely stops you in your tracks. 🛑✨

That happened to me today on King Street joy that I know the streets well but I stopped to read this Heritage Toronto plaque, and honestly, it gave me goosebumps.

I had no idea that right here, back in 1969, a jazz musician (Archie Alleyne), two Toronto Argonauts football players (John Henry Jackson and Dave Mann), and a restaurateur (Howard Matthews) came together to open *The Underground Railroad* restaurant.
It was one of the city's very first Black-owned and operated soul food spots.

Just close your eyes and picture it for a second: the smell of fried chicken, cornbread, and collard greens filling the air. It wasn't just a place to eat; it was a whole vibe. Over its 20-year run, it became this magnetic cultural hub where locals rubbed shoulders with icons like Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, and Magic Johnson.

But what really caught my heart wasn't just the star-studded guest list. It was why they did it. They named it after the historical Underground Railroad to honor the system of secret routes that brought people to freedom in Canada. And the owners didn't just serve food, they served the community.
They sponsored essay contests for youth, fed people in need, and acted as a pillar of support during Caribana.It closed its doors for good around 1990.

It’s a beautiful reminder that the places we walk past every single day are built on the dreams, joy, and resilience of the people who came before us. Next time you're out wandering, take a second to look up, look around, and read the signs. You never know what beautiful story is waiting to find

Have you ever stumbled across a piece of hidden history in the city that blew your mind? Drop it in the comments, I’d love to know! 👇🏽

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Celebrating the incredible women who give so much of themselves every single day. 💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mother figures out there you are appreciated more than words can say!

​Wishing you a beautiful day filled with joy,

The Barnes Family 🥂

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Congratulations to Sindhu and her amazing team as one of the first organizations I met with when I became MPP I am so thrilled to see her growth and success

Anantdhara was an absolute soul-stirring experience! Watching these dancers pour a year’s worth of heart and hard work into the showcase was truly something special. 🩰💛

The evening felt like a beautiful time machine, tracing the evolution of Kathak through three distinct eras

It was a privilege to witness such dedication and growth in person! 🥁🔥

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McHappy Day is finally here, and the energy at the 135 Kingston Road McDonald’s is absolutely electric! There is nothing quite like seeing the community come together to support such an incredible cause.

​Every Big Mac, coffee, and McHappy Day sock purchase goes directly toward helping Ronald McDonald House Charities and local children’s charities. It’s a small gesture that makes a massive difference for families when they need it most.

​If you’re in the neighborhood, swing by, grab a treat, and say hi! Let’s see how much of a difference we can make together. 💛❤️

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Taking the seat at Queen’s Park as Speaker for the mock Parliament was such an incredible experience! There is something so powerful about seeing the next generation of leaders step into these roles with so much passion and vision. 🏛️✨

​The energy from these students was contagious, and it was an absolute honor to help guide the debate and witness democracy in action. Our future is looking very bright!

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Freshly baked and ready to make a difference! 🍪✨

There is nothing quite like the sight of a tray full of **Tim Hortons Smile Cookies**. Every single one of these chocolatey smiles helps support local charities and community programs, making every bite even sweeter.

It is such a simple way to give back grab one (or a whole tray!) and share some joy today.

**Which one has the best personality? Let me know in the comments! 👇**