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Our redevelopment project at our 248 Ossington location is prompted by the poor condition of the current building. It makes no sense to continue to pay for its much-needed repairs. Instead, we have the opportunity to build a better space to better serve the community, and get some much-needed affordable housing at the top. There …
Read more We’re redeveloping our 248 Ossington Avenue site. Here’s what you need to know.
West Neighbourhood House is a social service agency in Toronto’s downtown west end. In partnership with our neighbours, West Neighbourhood House strives to find solutions to problems, expose current issues and develop services relevant to our diverse community.
The Adult Literacy Program helps English-speaking adults in the west end of Toronto learn to read and write …
The Adult Literacy and Academic Upgrading Program provides one-to-one and small group learning to adults in the community.
As part of the program, we support learners to write the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). CAEC is the new test that leads to an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate. It replaced the GED.
Volunteer Duties:
We are looking …
The Older Adult Centre at West Neighbourhood House is currently offering the caregiver training and respite care series. The series provides helpful advice for both informal and family caregivers to manage and reduce stress, connect people in similar circumstances, and learn coping skills to face the challenges in their role.
In addition, we offer training and …
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 …
The Bob Ellis Fund was established in 2019 to honour of the extraordinary influence Bob Ellis has had on the lives of youth and young adults in downtown west Toronto over several generations.
Bob Ellis was a youth worker, lacrosse and basketball coach, program director, and eventually Board President at the House. He was also a …
Read more Congratulations to our Bob Ellis Award recipients for 2025!
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 …
Heartbeat Of The Neighbourhood (HBON) is a campaign launched by West Neighbourhood House in order to connect people with our communities and engage them in helping make our neighbourhood vibrant and active. The HBON campaign will be featured across social, digital, traditional and outdoor media.
The first phase of the HBON campaign involved installing a mural …