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Every year, more than 15,000 neighbours walk through our doors, seeking connection, stability, learning, care, and hope.
A long-time volunteer recently told us, “West Neighbourhood House is the heartbeat of the neighbourhood.” That simple phrase captures exactly who we are and why your generosity matters so much.
Every year, more than 15,000 neighbours walk through our doors …
Dear Friends of the House,
In this newsletter, we share some of the ways the work of the House is building a community of people who understand and appreciate the broader context of Indigenous peoples in Canada. In September, several programs at the House held events to promote “righting relations” with Indigenous Peoples and acknowledgement of …
Read more Fall 2025 newsletter from West Neighbourhood House
West Neighbourhood House is hosting a monthly Neighbourhood Climate Reading Party ‘Resilience Reads.’
Join us to share the joy of reading, while building climate resilience knowledge. Neighbours are invited to discuss a book they are reading, tell stories, and empower each other to explore community-driven solutions. Each party will start with a quiet read and reflect …
Read more Introducing the monthly series Reading for Resilience
After a long and successful career in human resources, Stephen found a new way to give back – by helping low-income individuals and families file their taxes through the Income Tax Clinic at West Neighbourhood House.
“I’m certainly not an accountant,” he shared. “I spent my career in human resources. I held senior positions in fairly …
Read more A Volunteer’s Journey Through the Income Tax Clinic
The Older Adult Centre at West Neighbourhood House is currently offering the caregiver training and respite care series. The series provides helpful advice for both informal and family caregivers to manage and reduce stress, connect people in similar circumstances, and learn coping skills to face the challenges in their role.
In addition, we offer training and …
Dear Friends of the House,
At West Neighbourhood House, we see our organization as an asset of the community we serve. Our engagement with the community drives our values and the programs we provide.
Recently, the House held outreach events and gatherings to promote community awareness, bring members together, and cultivate shared experiences. In addition, we launched …
Read more Strengthening Community through Social Connections and Outreach
Raymond has a unique history with the House. His involvement began in 1984 when he first volunteered teaching computer skills to adults, while he was a university student.
“[St. Christopher House] took a chance on me because I had a lot of computer experience and computer background,” he recalls.
At the time, the community was predominantly working …
The Sir James Woods Award for Community Development is presented annually by West Neighbourhood House to recognize individuals and groups in the community that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their community.
Charlene Grandmaison is a proud Cree woman from Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan and a member of the Wolf Clan. She has been a …
Read more The Sir James Woods Award Recipients have been announced for 2025!
The Bob Ellis Fund was established in 2019 to honour of the extraordinary influence Bob Ellis has had on the lives of youth and young adults in downtown west Toronto over several generations.
Bob Ellis was a youth worker, lacrosse and basketball coach, program director, and eventually Board President at the House. He was also a …
Read more Congratulations to our Bob Ellis Award recipients for 2025!
The Annual Report 2024-2025 has been released, following our Annual General Meeting. Every year, the annual report is our way of reaffirming our commitment to bringing about meaning personal and societal change.
We would like to recognize our donors, community partners, staff, volunteers, program participants and members of the community for supporting the House every step …