OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

For more than 85 years, WoodGreen has ensured that the UNMET needs of thousands of Toronto residents are MET. As a leading social services agency, we offer integrated programs from physical and mental health and developmental services to affordable housing, employment services, financial counselling, child care, and supports for youth, seniors, newcomers, single mothers, caregivers, and much more. Find out how we can support you.

Explore our services

OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

For more than 85 years, WoodGreen has ensured that the UNMET needs of thousands of Toronto residents are MET. As a leading social services agency, we offer integrated programs from physical and mental health and developmental services to affordable housing, employment services, financial counselling, child care, and supports for youth, seniors, newcomers, single mothers, caregivers, and much more. Find out how we can support you.

Explore our services

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 & Homelessness

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 & Homelessness

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.

Youth

Happening at WoodGreen this month

WoodGreen’s 2022-2023 Impact Report

See how we met the unmet needs of 37,000+ Toronto residents, thanks to your support.

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Support Rites of Passage's Trip to Tanzania

Help give youth a life-changing experience.

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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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Free video guides for caregivers

Educational videos to help unpaid caregivers find the support they need.

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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.

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Latest News and Updates

WoodGreen’s 2022-2023 Impact Report is now available! Here’s what you need to know

WoodGreen's 2022-2023 Impact Report is now online. Read on to see how we helped ensure the UNMET needs in Toronto were met this past year.

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Equity in the everyday; WoodGreen’s approach to diversity

It’s not enough to just talk about the importance of diversity. Learn what WoodGreen's DIBE committee is doing to turn the organization into a centre of equity.

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Ask Our Experts: How youth can find their first jobs

Getting your first job can be tough. We asked two of WoodGreen’s job coaches for their top tips to help young people find their first jobs.

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Helping youth navigate a way out of homelessness

Years spent couch-surfing, in shelters or on the street had Zak facing a lifetime of homelessness.A WoodGreen program is now giving him hope.

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WoodGreen’s Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship program helps participants change their careers and futures

WoodGreen and George Brown College are helping to address labour shortages in the skilled trades by offering a free pre-apprenticeship plumbing program. Learn more.

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