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Welcome to WoodGreen
The face of poverty is changing. WoodGreen provides solutions.
WoodGreen is one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, delivering a broad range of integrated programs — from physical, mental health and disability services to affordable housing and employment initiatives. For 85 years, we have worked with communities and policy makers to reduce poverty, enhance self-sufficiency, and promote health and wellbeing across the city.
As a United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record, we are part of a network of local organizations striving to develop innovative solutions to critical social needs.
Our Impact
37,000
Individuals served anually
750+
Staff
1000+
Social housing units at 20 properties
460+
Children served in our child care centres
1,112+
People found Employment with our support
2,529
Newcomers received settlement support
17,475
Volunteering hours from our 674 active volunteers
1,660
Seniors participated in our Senior's Active Living Centres
What drives someone to support WoodGreen? One donor’s story
All over Toronto, people are helping others, lifting up their neighbours however they can. One
of those people is Norm Fraser.
A long-time Toronto resident, Norm deeply values supporting the very real efforts of those
seeking to bring real change to real people.
Deciding which organization would best convert his donation into making a difference was
key.
Latest News and Updates
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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