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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!

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 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 …

Read more Greenest City Summer 2024 Newsletter

The Food Market in Parkdale is back, and we are thrilled to launch its new name this year: The Parkdale COMMUNITY Food Market. We decided to rename it because it is mainly run by community members who support selling fresh and affordable food for Parkdale residents. The new name recognizes the power of community.  See …

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Rahul arrived in Canada as a newcomer during the pandemic. “When I came to this country in 2021, I didn’t know too many people,” he says. On his regular commute on the 511 Bathurst streetcar, he began taking notice of the large West Neighbourhood House sign at our 588 Queen Street West location, and decided …

Read more Newcomer volunteer giving back to community and building connections as a literacy tutor

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Dear Friends of the House,

The calendar changed to 2024 and a new year always brings optimism for new beginnings, and new aspirations for the future.

The beginning of each year also brings some special events. The House hosted a number of gatherings together with staff and the community that marked Black History Month and the Lunar …

Read more Celebrating the strength and diversity of our community

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Everywhere, life is blooming, flowers are colouring landscapes, insects are fluttering around, the days are getting longer and warmer and of course, people lightly dressed are walking head up the street with that unmistakable seasonal smile

Our 2024 outdoor growing season has begun, and we are grateful that this year we have already been able to support our gardeners with …

Read more Greenest City Spring 2024 Newsletter

An advertisement for an adult literacy volunteer with a classroom photo

The Adult Literacy Program at West Neighbourhood House helps English-speaking adults in the West-end of Toronto learn to read, write in English and practice Math at a basic/intermediate level through small groups and individual tutoring sessions.

We are currently working in person but virtual options may be available.

Volunteer Duties:

Work one-to-one with a learner or a …

Read more Adult Literacy Tutor (English and/or Math)

Poster for youth in families leadership program.

The Newcomer Youth Program at West Neighbourhood House is currently looking for participants to join the new cohort of Youth in Families Leadership Program. The program is set to start on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 4:30PM to 6:00PM via Zoom. There are 5 virtual sessions for newcomer youth.

The Youth in Families Leadership Program aims …

Read more Youth In Families Leadership Program