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Friendly Visiting Volunteer
Do you have one hour a week to make someone feel less alone?
The Friendly Visiting Program connects volunteers with seniors and adults with disabilities who may feel isolated. Through weekly visits or friendly phone calls, volunteers provide companionship, conversation, and a sense of connection that helps participants maintain independence and well-being.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Must …
Climate Action
West Neighbourhood House (West NH) supports vulnerable populations — children, seniors, newcomers, and low-income families who face disproportionate climate risks, to build resilience and climate hope. Our climate work focuses on adaptation, education, engagement, and advocacy in line with key project objectives:
Integrate & strengthen climate action across programs and community activities
Build staff capacity …
We’re redeveloping our 248 Ossington Avenue site. Here’s what you need to know.
This neighbourhood is a great place to live and we want to keep it an inclusive area for everyone – including all different income levels. We have committed to creating at least 75 affordable units and hopefully more by working on further funding and financing options. We aim to have a balanced mix of market …
Read more We’re redeveloping our 248 Ossington Avenue site. Here’s what you need to know.
Caregiver Training Respite Care Series 2025-26
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 …
Volunteer Comes Full Circle with the House
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 …
Congratulations to our Bob Ellis Award recipients for 2025!
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!
Connecting Newcomers to Essential Services
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
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 …