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The Annual Report 2022-2023 has arrived!
Our annual report lets our members, program participants, our donors, our funders, our volunteers and our neighbours know what we do to meet our commitment to enable personal and social change in 2022-2023. We deeply appreciate your trust and your support for this work.
We are excited to share Annual Report …
Dear friends and neighbours,
Since our organization’s foundation in Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood in 1912, the House has been a place for those less advantaged to receive the support they need to gain greater control of their lives and reach their full potential.
Naturally, with much time gone by, the needs of the community have changed, and …
Read more Addressing inequities and injustice in the community
Greetings friends and neighbours,
It’s been a season of change and reflection at the House. In June, our organization held its Annual General Meeting, the first with people in attendance since the pandemic began in 2020.
It was an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to everyone who made this past year a success. As we look …
Read more Bringing people together for personal and social change
Parkdale will soon be home to the first social medicine housing built in Canada. The project, currently under construction at 150 Dunn Avenue, will provide 51 new homes for unhoused neighbours who are also facing chronic, complex health conditions.
This is a new supportive housing model that combines direct onsite supports with health care access to help …
West Neighbourhood House’s legal name is The St. Christopher House (see section on Legal Name, Operating Name, and Others with Similar Names). The West Neighbourhood House charitable information, including our annual tax return (Form T3010) is under the name The St Christopher House (no period after “St”) on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
West Neighbourhood House …
The EarlyON program at 1033 King Street West, in Liberty Village, provides children and their parents with various activities to enjoy. The program is open five days a week, Tuesday through to Saturday.
For more information, contact Mallory Cochrane at malloryco@westnh.org or call 647-201-6503. Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
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The EarlyON program at 248 Ossington Avenue provides children and their parents with various activities. The program is open four days a week, Tuesday through to Friday.
For more information, contact Sonia at soniaso@westnh.org or call 416-891-9629.
One-to-one parent support is also available on Mondays! Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
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The EarlyON program at West Neighbourhood House offers free programming for children from 0 to 6 years old. Parents and children come to enjoy fun, educational activities such as reading, storytelling, sing-alongs and games. Parents can interact with other members of the community and receive valuable advice from experienced early childhood professionals.
The program is offered …
Congratulations to the recipient of the Sir James Woods Award for 2023.
Tenzin Chime, commonly known as Tsomo is being celebrated for their incredible contributions to the community. The award was announced at our AGM and presented by President of the Board of Directors Prasad Rao.
Tsomo wears several hats and is well known and respected in …
Read more The Sir James Woods Award Recipient has been announced for 2023!
Hello dear friends,
Spring has sprung in our neighbourhood! Along with the good weather, comes more in-person activities at West Neighbourhood House and outside in the open air. The House is now open six days a week for in-person programs with different programs/activities each day! Lots of activities are continuing online too because so many people …
Read more Spring is here! Welcoming the community back to the House!