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West Neighbourhood House is a non-profit community agency in Toronto working with people of all ages to promote personal & social change.

This account is not monitored 24/7. To get in touch, email [email protected] or call (416) 532-4828. Locations:

248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 3A2
Phone: (416)532-4828
Fax: (416)532-8739

588 Queen St. West
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1E3
Phone: (416) 504-3535
Fax: (416) 504-3047

1497 Queen Street W. Toronto, Ontario M6R 1A3
Phone: (416) 536-1234
Fax: (416) 536-2859

1033 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6K 3N3
Phone: (416) 848-7980
Fax: (416) 848-7985

20 West Lodge Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6K 2T4
Phone: (416) 537-3553
Fax: (416) 537-6141

1447 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6K 3K5
Phone: (416) 533-6994
Fax: (416) 533-5130

10/23/2026

Join us for three free workshops as part of Downtown ResilienceFest Part 2!

ResilienceFest is a celebration of neighbourhood power, bringing together community voices to learn from one another and build strength in the face of climate, economic, and housing crises.

Facilitated by All Flowers Mahjong, Crew (Community Resilience for Extreme Weather), and Toronto Bike Brigade, these workshops are open to staff, volunteers and community organizers local to Downtown West and East Toronto.

💮 Workshop 1: Re-rooting Community with All Flowers Club
November 12th, 2pm to 5pm, Chinatown Centre
Read more and register here: https://forms.gle/V4xLV5Z3P9KbTTNz7

🍃 Workshop 2: Climate Ready Together with CREW
November 20th, 1pm to 4pm, West Neighbourhood House
Read more and register here: https://forms.gle/6NzUjTczWAvzSovv7

🗯 Workshop 3: Reframing Community Narratives with Bike Brigade
November 17th, 10am - 1pm, CultureLink
Read more and register here: https://forms.gle/3rwgD5Cm8epAYSmw9

Food and beverages provided. Registration is required for attendance and spaces are limited, so register soon!

10/23/2026

Interested in creating change as tenants? Join us for a giant housing justice art installation, music, and treats this Halloween to learn how neighbours can protect and build for each other.

Share your Toronto Renter Horror Stories in our Haunted Courtyard, and bring a donation for a local shelter. Free kids activities and hot chocolate!

Tell us your vision for creating better new homes for tenants in Davenport!

10/19/2026

🎃 In partnership with West Neighbourhood House's "Newcomer Youth Program", Kababayan Multicultural Centre, along with other community partners, are hosting a Halloween Party for newcomer youth.

Join us and other youth for an evening filled with singing, games, and fun costumes!

Event Details

📆 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 248 Ossington Avenue

Interested? Register Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5FLDGMTrxkqIuNhXbs2qKqF5u5iTmnVCrAYAVUSdZ1BUOFpTTzNTWDE1OEpBMVhFU0pMQzZCS0xQTS4u&origin=QRCode

📩 For more information, contact:
Vince Tangco
Youth Community Support Worker
(647) 328-9239
[email protected]

10/15/2026

Toronto Public Library are running a series of great free events in the coming weeks as part of their Celebrate Democracy initiative.

Workshops include:

✔ In Conversation with Jane Lytvynenko - Oct 15th, 7-8pm, online

✔ Taming the Tyrant: Democracy and Political Accountability in Athens and Today - Oct 19th 6-7pm, Agincourt

✔ The Information Battle: Elections, Journalism and Misinformation - Oct 19th, 6-7:30pm, Toronto Reference Library

✔ Ideas to Strengthen Democracy - Oct 28th, 6-7:30pm, Toronto Reference Library

And more! To view these and register, or to explore more programs and resources to stay informed, visit: https://tpl.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/celebrate-democracy/

10/13/2026

Join community members to discuss how urban planning shapes neighbourhoods and why housing justice matters for communities!

Hear stories from community members about their experiences of just housing in their neighbourhoods. Speak with others about housing, urban planning, and local solutions to the housing crisis.

Open to all. Light dinner served. Contact Meyira at [email protected] or 416 206 8034 to register.

10/07/2026

We are excited to be joined by the National Ballet of Canada who will be bringing the joy of ballet to the West Neighbourhood House community.

Led by Annemarie Cabri, Senior Teaching Artist with The National Ballet of Canada, these gentle classes are designed for older adults of all abilities.

• Improve balance, coordination and confidence
• Connect with others through creativity and movement
• Learn the basics of ballet in a supportive environment
• Explore classical choreography and stories from the stage.

When:
Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26), 248 Ossington Avenue.

Register or Learn More:
Contact the West Active Living and Learning Centre: [email protected] / 416 532 4828 Ext. 111

Thank you to the National Ballet of Canada - we can't wait!

10/01/2026

Do you live in Parkdale? Interested in the upcoming election?

Join your neighbours in Parkdale tomorrow evening to share a meal, learn about the municipal election, and discuss your top election issues. Then, as a group we will travel to Roncesvalles United Church to attend the Parkdale High Park Candidates Meet and Greet for 7:00 - 9:00PM. TTC tickets available.

Please contact Meyira to register: [email protected] or 416 206 8034.

09/30/2026

Today we recognise the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We reflect on the enduring harm caused by residential schools and honour the memory of children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

Last night, we were grateful to be joined by so many community members for our drum circle with Rosalind Rundle and her family, and documentary screening of 'Nahanni: River of Forgiveness' by local filmmaker Geoff Bowie, followed by a Q&A with Geoff.

The evening was a beautiful and thought-provoking display of traditions, languages, cultures that are sustained by Indigenous communities, and a reminder of the ongoing resilience of Indigenous peoples.

Thank you to Rosalind, Geoff, and everybody else who contributed.

09/29/2026

We're excited to be hosting Put It On a Poster on October 3rd, 1 to 3 p.m., 248 Ossington Ave, together with Green Wave West.

This free drop-in event is open to everyone, but focused on new voters!

Come out and make some art, get voter basics, check if you're on the voters list, and talk about what matters to you.

Refreshments and prizes!

Your posters could be displayed around the community in the lead up to the election to inspire other voters.
Your Voice. Your Community. Your Vote.

09/23/2026

Do you have access to a car and are available on Wednesday mornings?

We are in need of Volunteer Drivers for our Meals on Wheels program, especially on Wednesdays (but other days welcomed too!)

The Meals on Wheels Program offers healthy, affordable meals to seniors and people living with disabilities in the downtown West-end community, to support them living independently.

We rely on our Volunteer Runners and Drivers, who deliver 10am-1pm 6 days a week, year-round.

Think you could help out? Apply at https://www.westnh.org/volunteer/ or contact [email protected] to find out more! 🚗

09/21/2026

On Tuesday September 29th, we invite you to join us at an event in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Drum Circle with Rosalind Rundle
• Screening of 'Nahanni: River of Forgiveness' – a documentary film by Geoff Bowie
• Q&A with Toronto Documentary Film Director Geoff Bowie

We will be serving a light dinner for attendees, and respite care will be available at the Adult Day Program. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange.

To register and find out more, please contact Lucia at (647) 214-0372.

Alongside the documentary, you can view River of Forgiveness: the Interactive Experience here: https://riverofforgiveness.com/home

09/16/2026

West Neighbourhood House has recently lost several hard-working, excellent staff who had to leave Canada because of new changes to immigration and work permit rules.

Changes to federal laws, regulations, and practices have thrown the lives of many people into chaos and uncertainty. Our Immigrant and Refugee Services frontline staff see people who paid immigration fees, have successfully gone through many hours of paperwork step by step for their work permit or permanent residency, and have integrated into and contribute to the communities they live in, now facing new rules midway through the process.

This Sunday, September 20th at 2pm, there will be a demonstration of support for immigrants and refugees taking place in Christie Pits Park (750 Bloor Street West) followed by a march over to Dufferin Grove Park.

For more information visit: https://migrantrights.ca/events/sep20/

Photo from the Migrant Rights Network.

09/14/2026

We hosted a Community Open House to connect with neighbours about the planned redevelopment of our 248 Ossington site. It was fantastic to meet community members who care deeply about our neighbourhood, and to hear many stories about how we can build a community space that can continue to connect and benefit so many.

We were joined by SHS Consulting and LGA Architectural Partners to provide an update on their work supporting us at this early stage of the planning process.

Interested in learning more about how planning and affordable housing development works? Email [email protected] to sign up for upcoming learning circles.

09/03/2026

We hosted our fourth and final volunteer group from BMO as part of BMO's Days of Impact! The volunteers supported our Newcomer Youth Program in their back-to-school drive, by donating and assembling bags of school supplies and handwritten notes, followed by participating in an afternoon of fun activities with the youth.

Our Newcomer Youth Program at the House supports and empowers youth who are new to Canada. Volunteers like BMO provide an important opportunity to create connection, community and belonging, and to prepare our youth for a successful start to the school year. Thank you, BMO!

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08/31/2026

Hello Neighbours!

West Neighbourhood House is submitting plans to the City of Toronto to redevelop our location at 248 Ossington Avenue.

Our organization is pleased to invite you to the Redevelopment Open House on Wednesday, September 9th, from 6:00 – 8:30pm at our 248 Ossington Ave location.

For more information, and to RSVP, please visit: westnh.org/248ossington/

This is an opportunity to:

- Come and learn about our plan to redevelop our site at 248 Ossington.

- Share your ideas and stories about how we can continue to build community in our neighbourhood.

- Learn how to get involved with our redevelopment project.

Please feel free to share this with other local community members and networks in the Dundas/Ossington neighbourhood.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call Meyira at 416-206-8034.

Address

248 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6J3A2

Website

http://www.westnh.org/donate/

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