Rui Martins - West Neighbourhood House
Dear Friends of the House,
The House has been bustling with activities over the last several weeks as we close the calendar year with various events to celebrate the holiday season. These events not only bring joy and happiness to those involved but also serve to establish connections within our community.
As part of the festivities, the …
Read more The House celebrates the festive season with the community!
West Neighbourhood House (West NH) is on the lookout for people who are passionate about helping diverse people living on a low-income – seniors, newcomers, youth, parents, people experiencing homelessness individuals, and others – file their taxes. During tax season, we need volunteers for both our in-person tax clinics and hybrid-tax filing.
Ideal volunteer candidates will …
By giving to the House, you could change the conditions that drive social inequities.
Dear Friends of the House,
We ask for your financial support to sustain the community-building work of West Neighbourhood House. We believe that fostering caring relationships and building bridges between people with differing views are the best long-term strategies in these times.
Our recent …
West Neighbourhood House is deeply grateful to our volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting the community. This month, we would like to highlight Frank and Ruth, who generously give their time to delivering meals for the Meals on Wheels program.
The Meals on Wheels program at the House relies on volunteers to deliver …
Dear Friends of the House,
At West Neighbourhood House, we are committed to breaking down systemic barriers that lead to injustice and inequities in our society. In this newsletter, we share inspiring stories and impactful initiatives that demonstrate our dedication to advocating for and creating equitable access to opportunities. Whether it’s through our community outreach programs …
Amanda began volunteering as a friendly visitor in 2018, when she was a university student.
“I wanted to get a little more involved in the community, either by volunteering or finding a part-time job while studying. And, because I am originally from Italy and Italian is my first language, I started looking online for something that …
Read more Friendly visiting builds personal connections and shared experiences
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
Dear Friends of the House,
The work of West Neighbourhood House is possible only through the hard work and dedication of our staff, partners, volunteers, donors, and members of the community.
In this newsletter, we want to recognize just some of the individuals that contribute to bringing about meaningful change in our community.
At our recent Annual General …
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 …