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When times are hard, we show up for our neighbours.
West Neighbourhood House is working with the support of other agencies to organize mutual aid networks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mutual aid is a way for neighbours to support neighbours. It connects those who can give with those who need help. It’s based on the idea that …
Read more Give help, get help: Our COVID-19 mutual aid network
Community Sweep + Community Check in
Every year West Neighbourhood House reaches out to the broader community to get feedback on a wide range of issues. Teams of staff, volunteers and participants knock on doors, visit businesses, attend festivals and talk with people at main intersections to conduct our “Community Sweep”.
The conversations change year to year …
The Adult Day Program (ADP) is a multilingual service that offers social and recreational activities for people with physical and health challenges, and cognitive impairments.
Individuals are cared for in a friendly and secure environment where we strive to keep everyone socially active and mentally and physically stimulated. The program provides the opportunity for caregivers to have …
Thank you for a wonderful year!
2019 has been a tumultuous year in many ways, with challenges and uncertainties both here in our community and throughout the world. That’s why now more than ever, it matters so much that we continue to care for and support one another. We are truly grateful for your efforts to …
Last year, over 50 agencies in Parkdale (including West NH) worked together with 100s of volunteers, and 1000s of Parkdale residents to develop a vision and plan for the future of Parkdale.
Natasha McKenna has been volunteering with the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program since the fall of 2014.
She came to the program with a friend, both of whom do not own cars. The women take turns borrowing an AutoShare vehicle
Read more Natasha’s Experience as a Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver
Welcome to our brand new website under our new name West Neighbourhood House.
Why did we change our name?
As we move forward into our second century of service, we have re-committed to welcoming and including new communities. The volunteer Board of Directors governing the House decided to address a source of frequent misinterpretation: our name. The name of St. Christopher House often lead to assumptions that …