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Moving for a Cause
/our-impact/your-stories/moving-for-a-causeThe TNG Challenge brings seniors, staff and donors together to raise money for essential seniors’ services The facts are clear. Over 477,000 seniors live in Toronto. One in six live in poverty. And that number is doubled for seniors from minority backgrounds. That’s why our Independent Living and...
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Naomi & Paul's story: Inspired by Kensington
/our-impact/your-stories/naomi-paul-s-story-inspired-by-kensingtonNaomi and Paul shared their love of Kensington Market in a documentary celebrating its 150-year history For over 150 years, Kensington Market has been home to generations of immigrants, each enriching the cultural fabric of the community. But today, young people growing up in the Market are unaware...
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Nasrin's story: Coming up roses
/our-impact/your-stories/nasrin-s-story-coming-up-rosesNasrin Safary, Identification Worker in our PAID program, understands how having proper identification turns lives around "Trevor was 65, alone, and living in a shelter. He had many health issues and lost of most of his teeth. When I met him, he had lost all of his identification. Without ID, he...
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Neighbourhood Link Homes
/our-impact/your-stories/neighbourhood-link-homesFor the past 30 years, and The Neighbourhood Group Community Services have maintained a unique partnership managing affordable supportive housing. For the past 30 years, and The Neighbourhood Group Community Services have maintained a unique partnership managing affordable supportive housing....
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New Life for Newcomers
/our-impact/your-stories/new-life-for-newcomersThe Women’s Settlement Program helped Abida and Parisa adjust to life in Canada For many women coming to Canada, the struggle to adapt can be overwhelming: finding housing, childcare, employment and healthcare are just a few of the pressing issues. At the Women’s Settlement Program, newcomers find...
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New Steps for Newcomers
/programs-services/employment/new-steps-for-newcomersIf you’re new to Canada and need help preparing to find a job, try ! We’ll help you find out about different careers, understand how to navigate the Canadian educational, financial, health, social service systems, develop digital and financial literacy, and learn about the Canadian culture and its...
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Noah's story: Taking your shoes off is easy
/our-impact/your-stories/noah-s-story-taking-your-shoes-off-is-easyMichael & Sammy’s son Noah thrived in child care "When we began to take Noah to drop-in centres, we noticed he didn’t interact with other children and his attention span was short. At the age of two he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. "One of the drop-ins suggested we look at The...
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Norm Houghton Complex
/programs-services/housing/norm-houghton-complexLocated in Toronto's east-end, the has two buildings: Our 680 Kingston Road building is for independent seniors, and has support services available. Our 11 Main Street building is home to families, singles and seniors. The buildings are connected with a courtyard that has a playground, seating area...
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North York Youth Drop-in
/programs-services/children-and-youth/north-york-youth-drop-inNew to Canada and between 13 to 19 years old? Our Drop-in offers peer-led programs that help you build connections in your community. You'll make new friends, improve your leadership skills, and have the opportunity to earn your volunteer hours for school. April...
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O’Connor House
/programs-services/housing/o-connor-houseAt O'Connor House, seniors who face cognitive or physical challenges are warmly welcomed in this nurturing and secure home. Together with Woodgreen Community Services, we offer residents their own bedrooms, shared bathrooms and a common living room, dining room and garden, as well as onsite personal...