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2025 Federal Election Resources
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 its goal!
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 …
2025 Ontario Election Resources
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 …
Our Public Apology for Anti-Black Racism
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 offering a free income tax clinic for low-income individuals and families
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 …
St. Christopher House Community Endowment
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 …
Caregivers – Training and Education Series for 2024-25
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
The Sir James Woods Award Recipients have been announced for 2024!
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!
Dunn Indigenous Garden Revitalization
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 …