Toronto Photography Initiative

See our city through the lens of people experiencing homelessness and poverty

Photography Contest

The Ve'ahavta Photography Contest empowers people marginalized by homelessness to step into the light and share their perspective of our city through the art of photography. Powered by MyCity Photo, this uniquely meaningful photo contest is run by Ve'ahavta, a Toronto-based charity.


Help raise funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in Toronto.

Support people facing homelessness and bring home a snapshot of our city!

Photobook

This premium collectible photobook allows everyone to see our city in a new way. In high-definition colour, it showcases 48 remarkable images plus insights from each artist with lived experience of homelessness.


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Photo Prints

MyCity Photo Prints are the perfect way to support the artists and show off your favourite photos. These original images add interest to any room and are a meaningful gift for any occasion.


Each print is only $40 and a portion of every sale goes directly to the artist.


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Greeting Cards

MyCity Greeting Card Collections include 12 cards showcasing photos selected by the jury in this year's contest. Greeting cards are a beautiful way to support and share this visually powerful initiative. Each card features a selected photo on the front and the artist's biography on the back.


There are 4 Limited Edition Collections on sale for $10 each.


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Stacked Against Diversity

$40.00

Just Pause

$40.00

A Quiet Place

$40.00

Protection and Love

$40.00

Untitled

$40.00

Beyond Waters

$40.00

Blues on Queen Street

$40.00

Stacked Against Diversity

$40.00

Just Pause

$40.00

A Quiet Place

$40.00

MyCity is for Everyone

Help make a difference in the lives of people affected by homelessness