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Growing the Future is a free after-school program for children and youth.
Throughout our program, teen mentors work with Greenest City staff to engage children in activities surrounding food and environmental literacy. Between learning in one of our community vegetable gardens to getting a handle on basic techniques and practices in the kitchen, Growing the Future …
The Dunn Parkette Indigenous Garden is used to engage the earth and Indigenous community members through a weekly program, seasonal events and volunteering to take care of the garden.
Please contact shonahbu@westnh.org for how to get involved
Please note, the Greenest City Program at West Neighbourhood House has now closed.
Thriving Earth, Thriving People
Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods centred around place-based climate action. Our work is focused on collective care of the earth (and each other!) and building resilient communities in response to climate change.
We prioritize co-creating solutions with people who are …
Summer is not over yet!
At the beginning of this summer, we could not believe we were already there, planning for the growing season… Summer, summer, summer! It just arrived a few months ago and guess what…Many of us couldn’t wait to enjoy the summer delights and, of course, includes the excitement of gardening together. Wow …
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
Our organization’s legal and operating name is West Neighbourhood House. We were previously known as 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 now under the name of West Neighbourhood House on Canada …
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 Saturday.
For more information, contact Tyheriah Philbert at tyheriahph@westnh.org or call 647-201-6503. Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
A …
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. Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
A schedule of events and activities for …
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 …