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Shahin's story: Peace and purpose
/our-impact/your-stories/shahin-s-story-peace-and-purposeShahin adapted to life in Canada through the services at our Newcomer Centre “When I first arrived in Canada, I was depressed spending my time every day just staying at home alone. Back in Iran, I was very busy with work, taking care of my family and being with friends. But here, I lost all of it....
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Shared Vision
/our-impact/your-stories/shared-visionThrough the Trustee Hub, neighbourhood organizations gain essential support and expertise to improve their communities As Toronto continues to grow, so does the income gap. Caught in that gap are underserved populations in the city, like youth, newcomers and people who live in racialized...
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Sharmin's story: Now I Know How and Why to Vote
/our-impact/your-stories/sharmin-s-story-now-i-know-how-and-why-to-voteSharmin learned about the importance of voting in our election workshops “I am a newcomer in Canada and a participant in the Women’s Settlement program. I was very happy to attend The Neighbourhood Group’s Election Workshops. “Staff guided us through the basic knowledge of municipal elections in...
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Sharol's story: Embracing mediation
/our-impact/your-stories/sharol-s-story-embracing-mediationSpinal Cord Injury Ontario used our Conflict Resolution & Training mediation model to establish their own internal mediation team When Sharol was researching organizations to help Spinal Cord Injury Ontario develop its own internal mediation team, she knew there was only one solution: Conflict...
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Sharon and Helen's story: Refuge from conflict
/our-impact/your-stories/sharon-and-helen-s-story-refuge-from-conflictRefugee sponsorship groups gain much-needed support to resolve and prevent conflicts that hinder the sponsorship process Vietnam. Kosovo. Syria. Ukraine. The number of people fleeing persecution, starvation and war has ever been greater. With that demand comes increased administration, red tape,...
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Social Action
/programs-services/community-development/social-actionFood insecurity, lack of affordable housing, low-paying jobs, and living below the poverty line are just a few of the problems people in our communities face. Changing the way our society works to fix these issues is exactly what our program does. Working together with our neighbours, we help...
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Social Action
/our-impact/social-actionIn Toronto, the problems facing low-income people are many, including, unemployment, food insecurity, a lack of affordable housing and expensive childcare. One step to creating a just and equitable society is social action. By organizing staff and members of the community, we can effect positive...
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Social and Support Groups
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/social-and-support-groupsThrough our social and recreational drop-in programs, community members come together to build meaningful connections, reduce social isolation and explore their own talents and strengths. Activities include outings to events and parks, art and music groups and our weekly Chill and Spill harm...
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Social, Recreational and Dining Programs
/programs-services/adults/social-recreational-and-dining-programsAre you 55 or older? Want to stay active, have fun and meet new people? We've got lots of activities for you! There's exciting programs, delicious meals, day trips and much more! for Seniors Please contact us for more information. 55+ years old Programs are Free! There may be extra costs for...