Welcome journalists

The Media Room is a central source of information about WoodGreen, recent news coverage and stories from the community.

 

Our team is happy to work with members of the media on stories related to our community and on issues of national interest. WoodGreen’s subject matter experts are available for media consultation on critical social issues, including:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Financial Empowerment
  • Community Care and Wellness
    • Serving Toronto’s aging population
    • Mental health & addictions supports
  • Child Care
  • Homelessness
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Employment
  • Newcomer Settlement

Media requests

Contact information

Jon Reed

Sr. Manager, Marketing & Communications

437-226-8091
[email protected]

Press Releases

20 June 2025

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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19 June 2025

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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16 May 2025

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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09 May 2025

UNMET Gala creates an enchanted evening and raises $1.5 million in support of WoodGreen and the unmet needs of Torontonian

The UNMET Gala presented by Rogers transformed Evergreen Brick Works on May 8 into a Midsummer Night’s Dream as it raised funds to support WoodGreen’s UNMET Needs Campaign.

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01 May 2025

Media Release: WoodGreen Community Services selected to operate new supportive housing site at 185 Cummer Avenue

WoodGreen is proud to be selected by the City of Toronto to operate 185 Cummer Avenue, a new 59-unit supportive housing site for older adults and seniors. As the lead agency responsible for on-site management and resident support, we will guide the development of a vibrant, inclusive community that empowers tenants to live independently while feeling safe and supported.

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