Our organization’s legal and operating name is West Neighbourhood House. We were previously known as The St. Christopher House (see section on Legal Name, Operating Name, and Others with Similar Names). The West Neighbourhood House charitable information, including our annual tax return (Form T3010) is now under the name of West Neighbourhood House on Canada …
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Spring is here! Welcoming the community back to the House!
Hello dear friends,
Spring has sprung in our neighbourhood! Along with the good weather, comes more in-person activities at West Neighbourhood House and outside in the open air. The House is now open six days a week for in-person programs with different programs/activities each day! Lots of activities are continuing online too because so many people …
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Our Legal Name and Operating Name and Other Similar Names
Our legal and operating name is now West Neighbourhood House. This is a change from the past name of The St. Christopher House. We also often use the acronym West NH.
Unfortunately, there are some variations on government databases, including St. Christopher House (without “The”) and St Christopher House (with and without a period after “St”).
There …
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Our Values
These are the values of West Neighbourhood House, its Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers. This is a living document which we will revisit as we move forward, learning from both our successes and failures. None of these values stands alone – each needs to be understood in relation to the others.
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We acknowledge and …
Friendly Visiting, Friendly Calls and Security Checks
Description & Details
The goal of the Visiting, Social and Safety program is to help seniors and people with disabilities who have limited social contact maintain healthy, independent living. Volunteers provide friendly connection and support through regular interactions, either in person or over the phone.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
Must be invested in promoting independence and …
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Remembering the Life of Robert (Bob) Ellis
As we celebrate Black History Month, the House remembers the life of Robert (Bob) Ellis, our dear friend and much-loved leader in the Black community, the local community, and the “St Chris” community.
Bob passed away on December 18, at home with his beloved partner, Estelle, whom he met in St. Christopher House, and children Colin …
BUDGET 2023 Deputation, Budget Subcommittee – Statement from Emily Paradis
It’s budget time at the City of Toronto. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in shaping the future of our City. Emily Paradis, President of West Neighbourhood House’s Board of Directors, presented the following to the budget subcommittee on January 18th. Contact your city councillor and tell them what is important to you by February …
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The Sir James Woods Award Recipients of 2022 have been announced!
Congratulations to the two recipients of the Sir James Woods Award Recipients of this year.
Announced at our AGM, The Roots and Culture Gardening Club as well as Erella Ganon are being celebrated for their incredibly contributions to the community.
The Roots and Culture Gardening Club
The Roots and Culture Gardening Club is led by the Black Student Success …
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Our services are up and running
Our programs for all ages and stages are supporting thousands of people online and in person
2021 kept us on our toes! This newsletter will bring you up to speed on our winter updates.
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To all our neighbours and friends of the House,
Around this time last year, we were all unsure of how the pandemic would continue to affect our lives. We questioned what the holiday season would look like and how we would connect with our loved …