Past Digital Newsletters - West Neighbourhood House
Dear Friends of the House,
The calendar changed to 2024 and a new year always brings optimism for new beginnings, and new aspirations for the future.
The beginning of each year also brings some special events. The House hosted a number of gatherings together with staff and the community that marked Black History Month and the Lunar …
Read more Celebrating the strength and diversity of our community
Dear friends and neighbours,
The Holiday season is upon us. And, for many, it is an opportunity to look back and reflect on the past year. 2023 was a challenging year for many in our community, with the rising cost of living, combined with a housing affordability crisis.
The House is responding to these conditions by enhancing …
Dear friends and neighbours,
Since our organization’s foundation in Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood in 1912, the House has been a place for those less advantaged to receive the support they need to gain greater control of their lives and reach their full potential.
Naturally, with much time gone by, the needs of the community have changed, and …
Read more Addressing inequities and injustice in the community
Greetings friends and neighbours,
It’s been a season of change and reflection at the House. In June, our organization held its Annual General Meeting, the first with people in attendance since the pandemic began in 2020.
It was an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to everyone who made this past year a success. As we look …
Read more Bringing people together for personal and social change
Hello dear friends,
Spring has sprung in our neighbourhood! Along with the good weather, comes more in-person activities at West Neighbourhood House and outside in the open air. The House is now open six days a week for in-person programs with different programs/activities each day! Lots of activities are continuing online too because so many people …
Read more Spring is here! Welcoming the community back to the House!
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To all our neighbours and friends of the House,
Around this time last year, we were all unsure of how the pandemic would continue to affect our lives. We questioned what the holiday season would look like and how we would connect with our loved …
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Dear Neighbours,
We’d certainly hoped that by this time, we would be tentatively sharing our first news of reopening post-pandemic. Instead, we’re in the most difficult phase yet. We are looking ahead to the coming weeks and months with uncertainty and worry, but also determination and commitment to …
Read more Springing into hope: Spring 2021 news from West Neighbourhood House
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To our dear friends, supporters, donors, volunteers, staff and passers-by,
Twenty-twenty has really been … something, hasn’t it? The newsletter we sent this time last year tells the tale of what feels like a bygone era. The photos show seniors smiling in front of their handmade …
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To our dear friends, supporters, donors, volunteers, staff and passers-by: Here’s our latest newsletter. We hope it finds you safe and well.
Sadly, a second wave of of COVID-19 cases is surging in the city. And we’re mobilizing a wave of care and support …
Read more Fall-ing into a new normal: Autumn news from West Neighbourhood House
To our dear friends, supporters, donors, volunteers, staff and passers-by:
It feels like a long time since we’ve seen you in person. We hope you’re staying safe and taking care of each other. Here at West Neighbourhood House, we’re hard at work delivering essential services and transitioning others to online and phone supports — you can …
Read more Still going strong: Spring 2020 news from West Neighbourhood House