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The Meeting Place is a drop-in centre for community members experiencing homelessness and inadequate housing who are over the age of 18.
The Meeting Place aims to lower social isolation and improve well-being. We increase social networks and access to income through advocacy, public education, and skills development. Using a community development approach, staff and members …
The Newcomer Settlement Program provides information and support to help newcomers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in society individually and as community members.
Our in-person services are available by appointment only, please contact the staff for more information. We also offer settlement services and support remotely (email, Zoom and other platforms) and by …
The Mobile Settlement Services in Shelters Program prevents and alleviates homelessness and housing inadequacy amongst immigrants and refugees by assisting them to settle in Canada.
It works with immigrants and refugees experiencing homelessness, living in a shelter or at risk of losing their housing.
Our in-person services are available at our 588 Queen Street West location, 248 …
West Employment Services and Training (WEST) program has provided free services to help job seekers find work and local employers hire qualified workers since 1998.
Most of our services are still virtual but in-person appointments are available.
Ready to register?
Please complete this contact form and one of our staff will contact you to set up an …
English Conversation Groups help newcomers to develop language skills and participate in civic engagement opportunities.
The groups are led by trained volunteers and provide support with settlement. The program offers conversation groups, as well as trips and special guest speakers depending on the needs of the group.
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Who is eligible:
All immigrants and refugees to Canada are …
Our Adult Learning Program provides one-to-one and small group learning for adults who want to improve their reading, writing and math skills.
We have a variety of programming options. The program works with adults at all levels to help you reach your learning goals. We offer programming for reading, writing, math and computers.
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Who is eligible:
The …
The Newcomer Youth Program leads a variety of activities with a focus on skill-building, fighting social isolation, promoting civic engagement and building English-language skills. It will help youth meet new people and engage with others in the community.
The Newcomer Youth Program is currently taking place virtually and in-person, with daily activities on social media and weekly …
Our After-School program at West Neighbourhood House provides comprehensive social, recreational, and educational activities throughout the school year for children between the ages of 6 and 12.
The After-School program is registered through High Five and is committed to providing quality recreation and sports programs for children.
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Who can join:
Children between the ages of 6 and …
Thank you for your interest in working for West Neighbourhood House!
Our current internal and external job openings are listed below. Please click on a posting to open or save it. If you would like to apply to a posted vacancy please forward your resume and cover letter clearly indicating the position you are interested in.
Internal postings …
The Youth Leadership program is an 8-week summer program for youth aged 13 to 16 designed to engage participants in self-improvement, volunteering, civic engagement and skill building activities.
Youth Leadership Program (2023)
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What is the Youth Leadership program?
The Youth Leadership program is a dynamic program that is an intersection of youth, empowerment, innovation and community development …