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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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