OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

WoodGreen has been meeting the UNMET needs of Toronto residents for over 85 years. As a leading social services agency, we provide integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, child care, seniors and youth programs and more. Discover how we can support you today.

Explore our services

OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

WoodGreen has been meeting the UNMET needs of Toronto residents for over 85 years. As a leading social services agency, we provide integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, child care, seniors and youth programs and more. Discover how we can support you today.

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

Five to Thrive – Small Gift, Huge Impact

This holiday season, your monthly donation of $5 a month will support the unmet needs of 37,000+ Toronto residents.

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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 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

Untapped talent of newcomer youth a challenge for Toronto workforce

Young people arriving in Canada aren’t able to use their skills and talents to the fullest; a missed opportunity for both newcomers and the Canadian economy, according to a research report led in part by WoodGreen Community Services. This report examines who newcomer youth in Toronto are and what informs their experience in trying to build a career in the city.

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National Housing Day: How WoodGreen helps create community at its seniors housing buildings

As one of the largest non-profit housing providers in Toronto, WoodGreen knows that a home is more than just having a roof over one’s head. Learn about the supports we offer our senior tenants to help them thrive.

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Toronto artists raise voices and funds to fight homelessness and support WoodGreen

More than a dozen independent artists have recorded the song "Toronto's Forgotten Homeless" with proceeds going to support WoodGreen.

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Child care manager celebrates 25th anniversary with WoodGreen

Katherine is the manager of WoodGreen’s Morse Street Child Care Centre. Learn why she's worked with WoodGreen for a quarter of a century.

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5 Things Early Childhood Educators Do For Kids (and their parents)

Outside of the home, Registered Early Childhood Educators are often the first person looking after a child, but do you know all they can do?

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