The Dunn Parkette Indigenous Garden is used to engage the earth and Indigenous community members through a weekly program, seasonal events and volunteering to take care of the garden.
Please contact shonahbu@westnh.org for how to get involved
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Greenest City Program
Thriving Earth, Thriving People
Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods centred around place-based climate action. Our work is focused on collective care of the earth (and each other!) and building resilient communities in response to climate change.
We prioritize co-creating solutions with people who are experiencing the impacts of climate change the most. These impacts are being …
Greenest City Summer 2023 Newsletter
Summer is not over yet!
At the beginning of this summer, we could not believe we were already there, planning for the growing season… Summer, summer, summer! It just arrived a few months ago and guess what…Many of us couldn’t wait to enjoy the summer delights and, of course, includes the excitement of gardening together. Wow …
Annual Report 2022-2023
The Annual Report 2022-2023 has arrived!
Our annual report lets our members, program participants, our donors, our funders, our volunteers and our neighbours know what we do to meet our commitment to enable personal and social change in 2022-2023. We deeply appreciate your trust and your support for this work.
We are excited to share Annual Report …
Addressing inequities and injustice in the community
Dear friends and neighbours,
Since our organization’s foundation in Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood in 1912, the House has been a place for those less advantaged to receive the support they need to gain greater control of their lives and reach their full potential.
Naturally, with much time gone by, the needs of the community have changed, and …
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Bringing people together for personal and social change
Greetings friends and neighbours,
It’s been a season of change and reflection at the House. In June, our organization held its Annual General Meeting, the first with people in attendance since the pandemic began in 2020.
It was an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to everyone who made this past year a success. As we look …
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Welcoming Social Medicine Housing in Parkdale
Parkdale will soon be home to the first social medicine housing built in Canada. The project at 90 Dunn Avenue (formerly 150 Dunn Avenue), will provide 51 new homes for unhoused neighbours who are also facing chronic, complex health conditions.
This is a new supportive housing model that combines direct onsite supports with health care access to …
Our Canada Revenue Agency Information
West Neighbourhood House’s legal name is 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 under the name The St Christopher House (no period after “St”) on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
West Neighbourhood House …
EarlyON Program at 1033 King Street West
The EarlyON program at 1033 King Street West, in Liberty Village, provides children and their parents with various activities to enjoy. The program is open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, contact Karla De La Hoz at karlade@westnh.org or 647-201-6503. Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
A schedule …
EarlyON Program at 248 Ossington Avenue
The EarlyON program at 248 Ossington Avenue provides children and their parents with various activities. The program is open four days a week, Tuesday through to Friday.
For more information, contact Sonia at soniaso@westnh.org or call 416-891-9629. Learn more about programming for Children and Parents.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
A schedule of events and activities for …