Stories from our community
06 August 2025
What Is Modular Housing?
Modular housing is more than a construction method—it’s a game-changer for cities like Toronto facing urgent housing needs. At WoodGreen, we’re embracing modular housing to create high-quality, affordable homes faster, more efficiently, and with less disruption to communities. By building in factories and assembling on-site, we’re cutting timelines, lowering costs, and delivering hope to thousands of people waiting for a safe place to call home.
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10 May 2025
20 Years, One Vision: Homeward Bound Proves Empowering Mothers Transforms Generations
Homeward Bound offers single moms more than just a roof—it’s a chance to rebuild, go back to school, and create a better future for their children. It’s where hope moves in, and fear finally moves out. For Nawal, it was her mother’s relentless dedication that turned everything around. A single decision, a new path, and their lives were forever changed. What began as a chance for a fresh start became the foundation for a future full of possibility. 👉 Read how Homeward Bound transformed their lives.
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28 January 2025
How to find a mentor or mentee in Toronto
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the profound impact mentorship has on shaping lives and strengthening communities. WoodGreen’s Community Connections program highlights the transformative power of mentorship by pairing newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals with volunteer mentors. Through strategic pairings based on professional backgrounds and career goals, the program supports both personal growth and career development, helping participants thrive in their new environment.
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02 December 2024
Tapping into a new life and career with Plumbing Program at WoodGreen
The longer Kelvin was in Toronto, the more he saw the city’s frenzied push for new and/or renovated homes, and it was clear to him he was headed in the right direction with the WoodGreen Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program. “That’s when I realised, people will always need plumbers, no matter what.”
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25 November 2024
How WoodGreen is ensuring food security is a right, not a luxury
As the cost-of-living increases, impacting food prices, WoodGreen is doing its part in bringing food security to Toronto residents.
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