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Bob Ellis was a youth worker, lacrosse and basketball coach, program director, and eventually Board President at the House. Bob was also a key central organizer of many activities such as Connie’s Jam that kept former “St. Chris kids” together as a caring community.
In 2019, the Bob Ellis Fund was established in honour of the …
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The Mobile Settlement Services in Shelters program at West Neighbourhood House provides critical support to immigrants and refugees who are homeless, living in shelters, or at risk of losing their housing. Through this program, staff assist participants with accessing legal aid, education and career opportunities, language classes, housing applications, income support, and more.
The program’s goal …
Raymond has a unique history with the House. His involvement began in 1984 when he first volunteered teaching computer skills to adults, while he was a university student.
“[St. Christopher House] took a chance on me because I had a lot of computer experience and computer background,” he recalls.
At the time, the community was predominantly working …
Bob Ellis Award
The St. Christopher House Community Endowment, a charitable foundation, is pleased to announce the Bob Ellis Award!
In 2019, the Bob Ellis Fund was established in honour of the extraordinary influence Bob Ellis has had on the lives of youth and young adults in downtown west Toronto over several generations. Many of these people …
Volunteers will use their own bicycle and a backpack will be provided by the agency to deliver meals. A detailed map of the route to be covered is provided, with all stops clearly marked.
Volunteers would be responsible for delivering the meal directly to the client’s home and pausing briefly to talk and observe their general …
On April 28, vote for the issues most important to you and your community. Learn more about issues at stake in this federal election here and ask your candidates about their response. To learn how to vote, find your voter information, and see if you are registered to vote, please visit www.elections.ca
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Healing in Uncertain Times: An Outdoor Eco-Therapy Group, with Dr. Nate Charach, is starting April 10th! There are still some spots available. Download the full flyer here.
The group provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage in an alternative approach to dealing with the stresses, anxieties, and uncertainties of our modern world.
The group will be meeting …
Read more Sign up for Healing in Uncertain Times: An Outdoor Eco-Therapy Group