WoodGreen is one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, serving 37,000 people each year. Together we help people find safe, affordable housing, seniors live independently, internationally-trained professionals enter the job market, parents access childcare, children and youth access after-school programs, newcomers settle in to Canadian life, homeless and marginalized people get off the streets, youth find meaningful employment and training and provide a wide range of mental health supports.
Before COVID-19 descended on Toronto, WoodGreen operated 5 busy Seniors Active Living Centres in Toronto’s East End. On any given day, large groups of seniors would gather to sing opera, learn Tai Chi, line dance, enjoy congregate meals, have seasonal parties & potlucks and so much more. “We had to close down quickly in mid-March, […]
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Celebrating its 83rd anniversary, WoodGreen is a founding United Way of Toronto member agency and is one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto. WoodGreen’s 75 programs operate from 36 locations across the city and serve 37,000 people each year. WoodGreen’s 700 staff members and 1000 volunteers help seniors live independently, internationally-trained professionals enter the job market, parents access childcare, children and youth access after-school programs, newcomers settle in to Canadian life, homeless and marginalized people get off the streets and job-seekers find meaningful employment and training.
THIS IS OUR #COVID19COMMITMENT - WHAT WILL YOURS BE?
Canada Day Closure: Please note our Walk In Counselling will be closed on Wednesday July 1st
WoodGreen’s Statement on June 27 Racist Incident on TTC
A Message to Our Valued Walk-In Counseling Community
WoodGreen Community Services and AIS come together in voluntary integration of operations under one organization (WoodGreen Community Services)
Building an Ontario Health Team in Downtown East Toronto
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As this crisis continues the need will continue and possibly even increase. With that in mind, we encourage you, if you have not already done so, to consider making an online donation to support WoodGreen. Your donation will go directly to help the individuals and families we serve during these uncertain times.