Join us at the Commons where we build community, make connections, and provide a wide
variety of supports. We are more than a neighbourhood hub as we represent a citywide suite of
organizations collaborating on service provision and committed to fostering a diverse, equitable
and inclusive culture. Join us at the Commons. You belong here.
The Positive Women's Empowerment & Resilience Project formerly known as "Circle of Care" is a
collaboration agreement between five organizations. This agreement outlines the five partners'
objectives, organizational commitments, and structures of oversight and operational decisionmaking. These five partners include The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention ("Black CAP"), Toronto
People with AIDS Foundation PWA, The Teresa Group, Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Support Action Network
(PASAN), and AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).
In partnership with SickKids Hospital, The Teresa Group runs psycho-educational groups to help
children at different ages come to terms with and understand their HIV diagnoses, help them form
peer support, and assist with issues related to transitioning to adult care as they reach the age of 18.
In collatoration with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the Teresa Group administers
the distribution of Infant Formula to HIV-positive mothers in Ottawa.