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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 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 …
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
Download a pledge to vote for yourself …
Our 2024 Winter Appeal has reached $86,449 in donations so far, surpassing out goal of $80,000! Thank you to everyone who has donated in support of our community work.
If you want to donate, please visit westnh.org/donate.
Help change the conditions that drive social inequities in our community by donating to our Winter Appeal!
West Neighbourhood House has …
The provincial election is taking place on Thursday, February 27th, 2025. As Ontarians go to the polls, West Neighbourhood House encourages all our neighbours to learn more about the key issues and the candidates running in your riding.
Please see Elections Ontario page to learn about how you could vote in the Ontario election.
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As the leadership of West Neighbourhood House, the Management and the Board deeply regret and apologize for anti-Black racism in the House.
Over the past months, Black staff have spoken out about anti-Black racism that they and Black community members have encountered in the House and the harm this has caused. Whether overt or subtle, whether …