Our Mission
The Willowdale Central Ratepayers’ Association (WCRA) is a non-profit
organization that seeks to enrich the lives of Willowdale residence through
events and programs that bring people together. We recognize the importance
that arts and cultural programs play and have embarked on a mission to animate
the public space around North York Civic Centre, and North Toronto area.
Since it’s formation in 1991, the WCRA has supported and hosted many events
including the Cultura Festival, more recently, Sunday Serenades, along with the
Willowdale Concert in the Park Series and many more. Over the past three years the WCRA has
hosted 115+ events, supporting over 600 artists and engaging with ~91,000
residents, with more to come under the Willowdale Arts Collective banner.
The Willowdale Arts Collective was formed in 2024, and is part of the WCRA. It is
comprised of business owners, non-profit organization leads, and professional
artists that live and work in Toronto.
“You can get lost in a big city, like Toronto. WCRA makes me feel like I am part of a community.”