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

Press Releases

WoodGreen Community Services applauds the expansion of the Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS)

WoodGreen Community Services applauds Mayor Olivia Chow, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) as it expands city-wide, offering essential, community-based mental health support to residents in need.

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WoodGreen Community Services Applauds Selection for Ontario Women's Economic Security Program Funding

WoodGreen Community Services in partnership with George Brown College is proud to be a recipient of the Women’s Economic Security Program. We wholeheartedly thank the Ontario government for their generous 3-year investment toward our CNC/Precision Machining Program at George Brown College.

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Statement from WoodGreen’s Vice President of Housing Growth, Development & Asset Sustainability Mwarigha, on the federal government’s selection of Affordable Housing Fund

WoodGreen Community Services is grateful to be selected through the federal government’s Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) repairs and renewals funding stream, ensuring the repair and modernization of aging properties in WoodGreen’s community housing portfolio. This sector investment of $105 million for the repair of 5,235 affordable homes includes building retrofits, upgrading aging building service and energy-consuming systems, and modernization of WoodGreen affordable buildings.

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Statement from WoodGreen’s Vice President of Community Care Unit, Dorothy Quon, on the Ontario government’s call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres

WoodGreen Community Services applauds the Ontario government for expanding access to services for seniors by calling for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs.

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Statement on 841 Queen St.

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Publications

Browse WoodGreen’s project reports, research and resources to learn more about our work to reduce poverty and promote community health.

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