Explore our services
Child Care
WoodGreen supports families with young children, providing quality child care, special needs resources and parenting programs that promote healthy child development. In addition to licensed child care centres, we also run after-school programs and day camps during March Break and summer holidays.
Child Care
Disability
Our programs assist adults and children living with developmental disabilities to enhance their independence and quality of life. We provide access to affordable housing, financial counselling, health services, recreational activities and peer-led support programs for families and caregivers.
Disability
Employment
WoodGreen offers a range of free employment services to help job seekers develop and market the right skills. We offer one-on-one coaching, resume writing support, job search tips, training opportunities and access to youth internships, creating pathways to long-term employment.
Employment
Financial Empowerment
Through free workshops and one-on-one financial counselling, we provide personalized solutions to financial challenges. We can support with budgeting, debt management, banking and financial services, preparing income taxes, low-income retirement planning, accessing government benefits and more.
Financial Empowerment
Health & Wellness
We partner with hospitals, health agencies and Personal Support Workers to improve community health and wellbeing. Our team can assist with assessments, medical services, case management, walk-in counselling, wellness programs and access to other community-based services.
Health & Wellness
Homeward Bound
This four-year education and employment program is designed to give single mothers in challenging circumstances the tools to make a fresh start. WoodGreen provides holistic support with housing, child care, counselling, tuition-paid college education, internships and job search training.
Homeward Bound
Housing
We provide seniors, youth, newcomers, individuals with disabilities, psychiatric survivors and people experiencing homelessness with safe and affordable housing. WoodGreen owns and manages 12 housing sites, where tenants can access the full range of our services.
Housing
Newcomer
Our team helps newcomers make a successful transition into Canadian society. We offer access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, child care, language training, and a range of other settlement services. Our newcomer youth programs help young people make friends and connect with the community.
Newcomers
Seniors
Working closely with community health agencies, we deliver integrated care to help seniors and older adults with disabilities improve their health and live with dignity and independence. Our services include access to affordable housing, home support, medical escorts, counselling and recreational activities.
Seniors
Youth
A wide range of our social, recreational and mental health services are designed specifically for young people. Our team can help you find the support you need — whether it’s housing, financial counselling, wellness programs or educational and employment opportunities.
YouthHappening at WoodGreen
WoodGreen joins forces with Turning Point Youth Services
Effective July 2nd, the two organizations will offer joint programming under the WoodGreen banner to ensure the needs of Toronto's youth are MET.
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The Raymond Chang Foundation gives Homeward Bound a $2 million gift
The donation, announced on International Women's Day, will help empower single mothers in community.
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WoodGreen documentary honours 20 years of same-sex marriage in Ontario
When You Find the One" follows the stories of senior 2SLGBTQIA+ couples on why they chose to marry following the law change in 2003.
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WoodGreen awarded $1 million TD Ready Challenge grant for affordable housing solution
WoodGreen will use the grant to launch an equity fund to help non-profits build affordable homes faster.
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Tell us your WoodGreen Story
To celebrate our 87th anniversary, we invite you to share your story and let us know what WoodGreen means to you.
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WoodGreen's 2024 government pre-budget submissions
Learn more about what we're asking the federal and provincial governments to prioritize this year.
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Support our UNMET Needs Campaign
More than ever, Toronto needs your help. More than ever, WoodGreen needs yours.
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Become a volunteer at WoodGreen
Join our stellar team and help to make the difference in our community.
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Join our Youth Wellness Space
Youth (12-29) can visit our Youth Wellness space for snacks, games, homework help and fun programs, offered throughout the year.
Learn moreLatest News and Updates
16 July 2025
Media release: New whitepaper proposes a self-sustaining fund to kickstart affordable housing developments in Ontario
A new whitepaper released today outlines a practical and sustainable solution to one of the biggest barriers to building affordable rental housing in Ontario: Currently, there is not sufficient or effective funding to cover both predevelopment and upfront investment capital - both of which are critical to anchor accelerated development of affordable housing in the Province.
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Media Release: New collaboration brings much-needed homes for people and wildlife in Toronto
Chimney swifts and seniors will soon have more places to live in Toronto thanks to a collaboration between the charities WoodGreen and Evergreen. The organizations created a new habitat for chimney swifts by uncapping and repairing a chimney at Evergreen Brick Works, allowing an affordable housing project for seniors on the Danforth to move ahead.
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Media Release: Hope takes root on the Danforth as newcomer-led mural unveiled at WoodGreen Newcomer Centre
Today, WoodGreen Community Services unveiled Hope Grows Here, a vibrant new community mural created by and for Toronto’s newcomer communities. Unveiled on World Refugee Day, the mural spans the side wall of WoodGreen’s Newcomer Centre at 1491 Danforth Avenue, a central hub for settlement services in East Toronto.
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Media Advisory: WoodGreen to unveil newcomer-led mural at 1491 Danforth Ave. on World Refugee Day
This Friday, June 20, WoodGreen Community Services will unveil Hope Grows Here, a large-scale community mural co-created with newcomer clients and led by professional newcomer artist Kseniya Tsoy.
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Statement from WoodGreen Community Services on the Ontario Budget 2025
WoodGreen Community Services welcomes the Government of Ontario Budget 2025, and the significant investments made to protect Ontario jobs, support workforce development, and base increases in community mental health and addictions services.
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