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Jordan's story: Every step of the way
/our-impact/your-stories/jordan-s-story-every-step-of-the-wayJordan got his life back on track through Street Survivors Depression. Post-traumatic stress. Substance use. Homelessness. Jordan suffered from it all. “I was in and out of shelters or living on the street since I was 16, and suffering from drug use. I felt hopeless because each time I’d try to...
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Julia's story: Life will be better and better
/our-impact/your-stories/julia-s-story-life-will-be-better-and-betterJulia gained the skills she needed to get her first Canadian work experience "When I moved to Toronto, I sent out a couple of resumes. I didn’t get any responses and got a bit depressed. As I was out walking, I saw the Newcomer Centre’s sign. I’m an action person so I went in the next day. One week...
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Julia's story: Partners in Conflict Resolution
/our-impact/your-stories/julia-s-story-partners-in-conflict-resolutionCommunity mediation helps people in Scarborough through our partnership with Warden Woods Community Centre Unresolved disagreements with neighbours, roommates, tenants and friends cause stress and typically get worse. So where do people turn? Community mediation. Our free community mediation...
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Keith: Former Board President unwavering in his support
/our-impact/your-stories/keith-former-board-president-unwavering-in-his-supportKeith Durrant first became aware of The Neighbourhood Group through St. Stephen's King Edward Childcare. “When I was living in the area, we enrolled our son at King Edward. I was impressed by the positive experience and was interested in becoming a Board Member to contribute to...
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Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services
/our-impact/your-stories/kensington-bellwoods-community-legal-serviceIn April 2023, (KBCLS) merged with The Neighbourhood Group. In April 2023, (KBCLS) merged with The Neighbourhood Group. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, KBCLS provides free legal assistance to people living on low incomes in the neighbourhoods south of Bloor between Ossington and Yonge. With a focus...
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Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services
/programs-services/community-development/kensington-bellwoods-community-legal-servicesIf you’re struggling with legal issues, we can help. The Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services clinic is committed to help people living on low incomes resolve issues with tenant rights, immigration and refugee status, income security (CPP, OAS, ODSP & OW) and domestic violence. ...
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Kensington Bellwoods Community Legal Services joins The Neighbourhood Group
/news/kensington-bellwoods-community-legal-services-joins-the-neighbourhood-groupWe are excited to announce that Kensington Bellwoods Community Legal Services will be merging with The Neighbourhood Group Community Services on April 1, 2023! Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services (KBCLS) provides free legal assistance to people living on low incomes in the neighbourhoods...
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Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site (KMOPS)
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/kensington-market-overdose-prevention-site-kmopsThe Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site saves lives. Since opening in 2019, the Site has provided a safe space for people to use substances. Trained staff respond to overdoses, provide harm reduction education and supplies, and connect people to healthcare, counselling and other essential...
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Khai's story: Truly meant to be
/our-impact/your-stories/khai-s-story-truly-meant-to-beKhai’s development grew in leaps and bounds thanks to Early Childhood Educators at the Canoe Landing Child Care Centre When Kim’s family moved to Toronto from Montreal, they had no extended family or outside help to lend a hand. “We put Khai into his first child care when he was one. But when he...
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Kick Start After-School Program
/programs-services/children-and-youth/kick-start-after-school-programAt our Kick Start after-school program, children have cool things to do and a place where they can make new friends. Our spaces are safe and inclusive and kids can get creative doing arts & crafts, participate in sports and games, get help with their homework, and so much more. Best of all, it's...