Rui Martins - West Neighbourhood House - Page 4
Rahul arrived in Canada as a newcomer during the pandemic. “When I came to this country in 2021, I didn’t know too many people,” he says. On his regular commute on the 511 Bathurst streetcar, he began taking notice of the large West Neighbourhood House sign at our 588 Queen Street West location, and decided …
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Dear Friends of the House,
The calendar changed to 2024 and a new year always brings optimism for new beginnings, and new aspirations for the future.
The beginning of each year also brings some special events. The House hosted a number of gatherings together with staff and the community that marked Black History Month and the Lunar …
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Everywhere, life is blooming, flowers are colouring landscapes, insects are fluttering around, the days are getting longer and warmer and of course, people lightly dressed are walking head up the street with that unmistakable seasonal smile
Our 2024 outdoor growing season has begun, and we are grateful that this year we have already been able to support our gardeners with …
Hello Garden Aficionados, Schemers and Plotters,
It’s already here in Parkdale!!! Yes, it is! Our Seedy Saturday is THIS Saturday, and it will come with the pleasing excitement of the Spring…bringing together all those eager folks who call themselves Seed Savers & Savors, Plant Lovers & Food Growers, Pollinator Gardeners & Seed Lovers… Yes, Seeds, Seeds! …
Dear Friends: Greenest City Program wishes you all Happy Holidays and all the best in 2024.
This year is almost over and we don’t want to miss the last chance to greet our program participants, sympathizers & supporters. It has been a very intense year for us, full of challenges and amazing learning opportunities that have …
Dear friends and neighbours,
The Holiday season is upon us. And, for many, it is an opportunity to look back and reflect on the past year. 2023 was a challenging year for many in our community, with the rising cost of living, combined with a housing affordability crisis.
The House is responding to these conditions by enhancing …
Help change the conditions that drive social inequities in our community by giving to our Winter Appeal!
A higher cost of living, unaffordable and unavailable housing, and social exclusion continue to distress people in our community. By making a donation in support of West Neighbourhood House, you enable us to respond to the immediate needs of …
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Welcome November!!!
It is hard to believe we are already entering the eleventh month of the year, and it is also true that the autumn season with its wonderful colors is almost gone…
As the harvesting season is coming to an end, we have heard from gardeners a number of rewarding stories about this time of the year. The whole …
About the Milky Way Garden
Mission Statement
To increase the quality of life of marginalized people in Parkdale by establishing a Shared Urban Agriculture Space for Parkdale: a site of urban agriculture and environmental projects that increase access to healthy fresh food, while creating opportunities for learning, training, employment and community connections.
Background
The Milky Way Garden is a …