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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 …
The Music School at West Neighbourhood House has been providing adults and children with the chance to experience the joy of music since 1930.
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 is operating in-person programming. For more information, please …
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 …
Read more Are you a gig worker? Terrified about taxes? We can help!
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 …
Read more Settlement Services: For Immigrants, Refugees & Newcomers
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.
COVID-19 update: FEPS is open and accepting new clients. We are currently providing one-on-one tax and money advice over the phone and …
West Neighbourhood House offers a wide variety of programming for adults in all different stages of life.
Current Programs
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 …
West Neighbourhood House improves people’s lives through support, advocacy, and public education.
The House offers two drop-in centres, The Meeting Place and The Parkdale Meeting Place, that each provide a welcoming place for people who are homeless or marginally housed.
These drop-in centres meet an urgent community need by creating a community space that offers safety and …
Read more Supports for People Experiencing Homelessness or Inadequate Housing
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 …
The Parkdale Meeting Place is a drop-in centre that provides a welcoming place for men and women who are experiencing homelessness or inadequate housing in the Parkdale community.
COVID-19 Update: The Parkdale Meeting Place is currently closed. We are still welcoming members who are experiencing homelessness at our Meeting Place at 588 Queen St West., and …