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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 …
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 …
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.
Want to learn …
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 …
West Neighbourhood House is hosting a free tax clinic for low-income individuals and families in March and April. Appointments will be done in-person or over the phone.
To qualify, your household income must be less than:
$35,000 for one person
$45,000 for two people
$47,500 for 3 people
Plus $2.500 for additional person each.
Exceptions might apply …
About the ST. CHRISTOPHER HOUSE COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT
The St. Christopher House Community Endowment was established as a public foundation to support innovative programs and advocacy work of West Neighbourhood House (formerly The St. Christopher House).
Previously known as the Property Corporation which held the title to the property owned by The St. Christopher House, the name was …