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Dear Friend of the House,
Every April, we recognize Volunteer Month to celebrate the people who help move our community forward. Our volunteers are neighbours who show up with generosity and energy. They help make the House a place of belonging.
In this issue, we show what belonging looks like in action with Hilary, a long‑time volunteer …
Read more Spring 2026 newsletter from West Neighbourhood House
Call for nominations! West Neighbourhood House is looking for nominations for the Sir James Woods Award for Community Development. The award is presented annually by the House to recognize extraordinary contributions to the community.
Nominations open on April 1st and close on May 31st at 5pm. The award recipient/s are announced at our Annual General Meeting, which takes place every year in June. The award comes with a $1000 prize to the …
Read more Call for Nominations! The Sir James Woods Award for Community Development
The Women’s Empowerment Program at West Neighbourhood House is hosting a Women’s Support Group on Healthy Relationships, beginning on Monday, March 2nd, between 10am to 11:30am. The meetings will take place bi-weekly and everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information and to register, please email womenempowerment@westnh.org or call 416-532-4828. TTC tickets and a light breakfast …
Dear Friends of the House,
In this special holiday newsletter, we wanted to tell you about a mother and her adult daughter who have both enjoyed a strong connection with the House. We have a profile of one our extraordinary volunteers from our tax clinic which supports low-income people to get the maximum benefit from filing …
Read more 2025 Holiday newsletter from West Neighbourhood House
Every year, more than 15,000 neighbours walk through our doors, seeking connection, stability, learning, care, and hope.
A long-time volunteer recently told us, “West Neighbourhood House is the heartbeat of the neighbourhood.” That simple phrase captures exactly who we are and why your generosity matters so much.
Every year, more than 15,000 neighbours walk through our doors …
Dear Friends of the House,
In this newsletter, we share some of the ways the work of the House is building a community of people who understand and appreciate the broader context of Indigenous peoples in Canada. In September, several programs at the House held events to promote “righting relations” with Indigenous Peoples and acknowledgement of …
Read more Fall 2025 newsletter from West Neighbourhood House
Cozy up with us over a book, tea, and snacks at the Neighbourhood Climate Reading Party, starting April 15th at Parkdale Library.
Join us to share the joy of reading, tell stories, and inspire each other to build hope for our climate future. Each session begins with some quiet reading time, followed by small-group discussions over …
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!