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The Neighbourhood Group has always stood against racism, discrimination, and injustice. We believe in actively working towards anti-oppressive practices, and have demonstrated this commitment through our anti-oppression programs and training, Truth and Reconciliation Committee and Equity, Diversity...

When the city's most vulnerable people face eviction, they don't know where to turn. The team works with tenants and landlords to develop solutions that keep people in their homes. Staff also provide wrap-around services that prevent situations from getting to the point of eviction. Catherine...

Fariba made the adjustment to life in Canada at our North York Newcomer Centre Mixing chia seeds and maple syrup into traditional Persian cooking wasn’t what Fariba expected when immigrating to Canada. But it was cultural experiences like those that truly encouraged her during her English...

Farrah knows our child care staff nurture and care for children in their care "When my daughter Carly turned one, we started looking for child care. It was difficult to find a spot and waitlists were long. Luckily, one of our relatives told us about The Neighbourhood Group’s child care centres that...

Farzana’s Canadian journey continues as she helps other newcomer women Farzana had high hopes for her life in Afghanistan, with a Public Administration and Policy degree and years of experience at a renowned non-profit. Unfortunately, the turmoil there shattered her dreams, leaving her with nothing...

Fatimot found solace and acceptance in Rainbow Connect, a program for LGBTQ+ newcomers Warning: The following story references sexual abuse and domestic violence. “I grew up in Nigeria. At university, I became close with my roommate who then became my partner. She was a year older so she left a...

"The Neighbourhood Group Community Services has been improving people's lives for more than 100 years." That one sentence says what we do. But understanding how we do it is another matter. We're proud to release our new video that shows what we do, and how. Check it out for yourself!

With food prices going up every day, the problem of food security for vulnerable people in Toronto is getting worse. At The Neighbourhood Group, we're tackling the issue by offering different programs to help people most impacted by the food security crisis.  Pamela...

We're working to ensure the Canada Disability Benefit is fully funded in the 2024 Federal Budget! The Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22) was passed into law by all parties in June 2023. But no funding has been committed and people with disabilities cannot afford to wait any longer. Together...