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Summer is here and our gardens are thriving !
Welcome to summer with Greenest City – our gardens are in full swing and gardeners are active with planting new seedlings and growing food in Parkdale! Our summer edition has a lot of updates and opportunities, take your time to read!We began our growing season with a …
Our legal name is The St. Christopher House. Unfortunately, there are some variations on government databases, including St. Christopher House (no “The”) and St Christopher House (no period after “St”).
Our operating name is West Neighbourhood House.
There is a separate organization called St. Christopher House Community Endowment. It has its own Board of Directors and finances. …
Read more Our Legal Name and Operating Name and Other Similar Names
These are the values of West Neighbourhood House, its Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers. This is a living document which we will revisit as we move forward, learning from both our successes and failures. None of these values stands alone – each needs to be understood in relation to the others.
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We acknowledge and …
The Employment Related Services Program provides information and support to help newcomers with their training, education, and employment needs.
Our in-person services are available by appointment only, please contact the staff for more information. We also offer services and support remotely (email, Zoom and other platforms) and by phone.
For information and to register, please call:
416-532-7586 ext …
Description & Details
Do you have a passion for the arts? Do you love encouraging and supporting active seniors? We’d welcome a volunteer for just 3 hours every Thursday, from 11am to 1pm, to facilitate an online and/or in-person weekly art workshop in the Health Promotion Program – Seniors Community Development. Health Promotion offers a variety …
Description & Details
The goal of the Friendly Visiting Program is to help seniors and people with disabilities who have limited social contacts maintain healthy, independent living. Using regular contact, either in person or via the telephone. Volunteers provide friendly connection and support to encourage independence and social contact.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Must be invested in …
Read more Friendly Visiting, Friendly Calls and Security Checks
As we celebrate Black History Month, the House remembers the life of Robert (Bob) Ellis, our dear friend and much-loved leader in the Black community, the local community, and the “St Chris” community.
Bob passed away on December 18, at home with his beloved partner, Estelle, whom he met in St. Christopher House, and children Colin …
It’s budget time at the City of Toronto. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in shaping the future of our City. Emily Paradis, President of West Neighbourhood House’s Board of Directors, presented the following to the budget subcommittee on January 18th. Contact your city councillor and tell them what is important to you by February …
Read more BUDGET 2023 Deputation, Budget Subcommittee – Statement from Emily Paradis