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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 …
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 …
The Training and Education series at West Neighbourhood House supports caregivers by teaching skills to manage stress, balance their duties as a caregiver with that of their own life, and develop strategies when facing challenges in their role.
The sessions will be held at 248 Ossington Ave., 5:00 to 6:30 pm. In-Person or hybrid on Zoom. Respite care …
Read more Caregivers – Training and Education Series for 2024-25
Congratulations to the recipients of the Sir James Woods Award for 2024.
The Sir James Woods Award for Community Development is presented annually by West Neighbourhood House to recognize individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their community.
This year, we are pleased to present this to Ric Amis and Kelly Foote, who work tirelessly as volunteer …
Read more The Sir James Woods Award Recipients have been announced for 2024!
The Greenest City program at West Neighbourhood House is reminded of the relationship with First Nations People and with the ancestral lands on which we work, live, learn and share. The Dunn Indigenous Garden is a place for Indigenous folks in the city to grow food, medicine and hold gatherings and ceremonies. This summer we …
Honouring Indigenous Month
We have many updates to share since our March newsletter…
June was the month for honouring Indigenous people from this land. “June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis” Source: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512
Greenest City is committed to Righting Relations with First …
On April 10th, the Ontario provincial legislature passed Bill 173, declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario.
West Neighbourhood House joins the call for governments at all levels to expedite actions and investments to address intimate partner violence. This includes investing immediately in more units of affordable housing for survivors of intimate partner violence to …