News - West Neighbourhood House
West Neighbourhood House is hosting a monthly Reading Party ‘Resilience Reads’, launching on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Join us to share the joy of reading, while building climate resilience knowledge. Neighbours are invited to discuss a book they are reading, tell stories, and empower each other to explore community-driven solutions. Each party will start with a …
Read more Introducing the monthly series Reading for Resilience
After a long and successful career in human resources, Stephen found a new way to give back – by helping low-income individuals and families file their taxes through the Income Tax Clinic at West Neighbourhood House.
“I’m certainly not an accountant,” he shared. “I spent my career in human resources. I held senior positions in fairly …
Read more A Volunteer’s Journey Through the Income Tax Clinic
Dear Friends of the House,
At West Neighbourhood House, we see our organization as an asset of the community we serve. Our engagement with the community drives our values and the programs we provide.
Recently, the House held outreach events and gatherings to promote community awareness, bring members together, and cultivate shared experiences. In addition, we launched …
Read more Strengthening Community through Social Connections and Outreach
The Sir James Woods Award for Community Development is presented annually by West Neighbourhood House to recognize individuals and groups in the community that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their community.
Charlene Grandmaison is a proud Cree woman from Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan and a member of the Wolf Clan. She has been a …
Read more The Sir James Woods Award Recipients have been announced for 2025!
The Annual Report 2024-2025 has been released, following our Annual General Meeting. Every year, the annual report is our way of reaffirming our commitment to bringing about meaning personal and societal change.
We would like to recognize our donors, community partners, staff, volunteers, program participants and members of the community for supporting the House every step …
Greenest City is a program of West Neighbourhood House. Read more by visiting their page.
Summer Season Updates, Indigenous History Month, Land, and Community
June marks the beginning of summer and the approach of the Summer Solstice on June 20—the longest day of the year and a time to celebrate growth, renewal, and our deep connection to the …
Sign up for Summer Camp at West Neighbourhood House!
This year, summer camp is taking place between June 30 and August 22 at Pope Francis Catholic School (319 Ossington Ave.) Open to children 6 to 12 years of age.
Your child will enjoy fun and educational activities, which include crafts, experiments, field trips and more. Each week …
Greenest City is a program of West Neighbourhood House. Read more by visiting their page.
Warm Season’s Greetings
Hello Friends,
As winter settles in and the holiday season sparkles around us, we take this moment to reflect on the joys, challenges, and blessings that have defined this year. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or enjoying a well-deserved break …
Dear Friends of the House,
At West Neighbourhood House, we are committed to breaking down systemic barriers that lead to injustice and inequities in our society. In this newsletter, we share inspiring stories and impactful initiatives that demonstrate our dedication to advocating for and creating equitable access to opportunities. Whether it’s through our community outreach programs …
Amanda began volunteering as a friendly visitor in 2018, when she was a university student.
“I wanted to get a little more involved in the community, either by volunteering or finding a part-time job while studying. And, because I am originally from Italy and Italian is my first language, I started looking online for something that …
Read more Friendly visiting builds personal connections and shared experiences