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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 …

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Take the stress out of filing taxes
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community were working for cash “under the table.” That includes people relying on gig work, such meal-delivery and ride-sharing apps, and those combining several “side hustles” or odd jobs to make ends meet.

Now that so many people have lost jobs …

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At West Neighbourhood House, we are committed to helping immigrants and refugees settle into life in Toronto. We serve all immigrants, no matter their immigration status in Canada and length of residency.

As part of this commitment, we offer programs specifically designed for newcomers:

The Newcomer Settlement Program, which provides information and support to help immigrants …

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The Music School at West Neighbourhood House has been providing adults and children with the chance to experience the joy of music since 1930.

Please note, all Music School programs are on pause. 

Today, students (ages 7+) and of all musical abilities are welcome to enroll in programs at the Music School. Subsidies are available.

The Music School …

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Do you have money worries, financial problems or tax questions? The Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) program is here to help!

We help you make informed decisions by providing support, information, resources and training.

The Financial Empowerment program is open and accepting new clients. We are currently providing one-on-one tax and money advice remotely, over the …

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We believe that violence against women is a human rights violation, hindering a woman’s ability to enjoy basic freedoms and contribute fully to society.

Violence against women is an intentional act of violence that manifests itself through physical, emotional, financial, psychological, sexual, isolation, cyber harassment and other forms of violence used to intimidate women, resulting in …

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West Neighbourhood House improves people’s lives through support, advocacy, and public education.

Located at 588 Queen Street West, at Bathurst,  The Meeting Place provides a welcoming place for people who are homeless or marginally housed.

The drop-in centre meets an urgent community need by creating a community space that offers safety and security and where people meet, socialize, and …

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The Meeting Place is a drop-in centre for community members experiencing homelessness and inadequate housing  who are over the age of 18.

The Meeting Place aims to lower social isolation and improve well-being. We increase social networks and access to income through advocacy, public education, and skills development. Using a community development approach, staff and members …

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A participant speaks to a case worker as part of the Newcomer Settlement Program

The Newcomer Settlement Program provides information and support to help newcomers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in society individually and as community members.

Our in-person services are available by appointment only, please contact the staff for more information. We also offer settlement services and support remotely (email, Zoom and other platforms) and by …

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