OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

WoodGreen has been meeting the UNMET needs of Toronto residents for over 85 years. As a leading social services agency, we provide integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, child care, seniors and youth programs and more. Discover how we can support you today.

Explore our services

OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

Welcome to WoodGreen

WoodGreen has been meeting the UNMET needs of Toronto residents for over 85 years. As a leading social services agency, we provide integrated programs such as physical and mental health services, affordable housing, employment support, financial counselling, child care, seniors and youth programs and more. Discover how we can support you today.

Explore our services

Explore our services

Child Care

WoodGreen supports families with young children, providing quality child care, special needs resources and parenting programs that promote healthy child development. In addition to licensed child care centres, we also run after-school programs and day camps during March Break and summer holidays.

Child Care

Disability

Our programs assist adults and children living with developmental disabilities to enhance their independence and quality of life. We provide access to affordable housing, financial counselling, health services, recreational activities and peer-led support programs for families and caregivers.

Disability

Employment

WoodGreen offers a range of free employment services to help job seekers develop and market the right skills. We offer one-on-one coaching, resume writing support, job search tips, training opportunities and access to youth internships, creating pathways to long-term employment.

Employment

Financial Empowerment

Through free workshops and one-on-one financial counselling, we provide personalized solutions to financial challenges. We can support with budgeting, debt management, banking and financial services, preparing income taxes, low-income retirement planning, accessing government benefits and more.

Financial Empowerment

Health & Wellness

We partner with hospitals, health agencies and Personal Support Workers to improve community health and wellbeing. Our team can assist with assessments, medical services, case management, walk-in counselling, wellness programs and access to other community-based services.

Health & Wellness

Homeward Bound

This four-year education and employment program is designed to give single mothers in challenging circumstances the tools to make a fresh start. WoodGreen provides holistic support with housing, child care, counselling, tuition-paid college education, internships and job search training.

Homeward Bound

Housing & Homelessness

We provide seniors, youth, newcomers, individuals with disabilities, psychiatric survivors and people experiencing homelessness with safe and affordable housing. WoodGreen owns and manages 12 housing sites, where tenants can access the full range of our services.

Housing & Homelessness

Newcomer

Our team helps newcomers make a successful transition into Canadian society. We offer access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, child care, language training, and a range of other settlement services. Our newcomer youth programs help young people make friends and connect with the community.

Newcomers

Seniors

Working closely with community health agencies, we deliver integrated care to help seniors and older adults with disabilities improve their health and live with dignity and independence. Our services include access to affordable housing, home support, medical escorts, counselling and recreational activities.

Seniors

Youth

A wide range of our social, recreational and mental health services are designed specifically for young people. Our team can help you find the support you need — whether it’s housing, financial counselling, wellness programs or educational and employment opportunities.

Youth

Happening at WoodGreen this month

The Raymond Chang Foundation gives Homeward Bound a $2 million gift

The donation, announced on International Women's Day, will help empower single mothers in community.

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WoodGreen awarded $1 million TD Ready Challenge grant for affordable housing solution

WoodGreen will use the grant to launch an equity fund to help non-profits build affordable homes faster.

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WoodGreen's 2024 government pre-budget submissions

Learn more about what we're asking the federal and provincial governments to prioritize this year.

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Support our UNMET Needs Campaign

More than ever, Toronto needs your help. More than ever, WoodGreen needs yours.

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Become a volunteer at WoodGreen

Join our stellar team and help to make the difference in our community.

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Join our Youth Wellness Space

Youth (12-29) can visit our Youth Wellness space for snacks, games, homework help and fun programs, offered throughout the year.

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Latest News and Updates

WoodGreen celebrates International Women’s Day with a $2 million gift from The Raymond Chang Foundation for Homeward Bound

WoodGreen celebrated International Women's Day with an art installation at CIBC SQUARE followed by a special announcement for Homeward Bound.

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This dad helps parents of kids with developmental disabilities fight for their children’s success

Raising a child with a developmental disability can feel like walking a lonely road without a map.One father is guiding parents down the path.

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Newcomer women find their voice through storytelling at WoodGreen

They’re women who seem to have very little in common, but they are helping one another find the words to describe an experience they all share: being a newcomer in Canada. WoodGreen’s program, Her Wellness for Success, uses language to support newcomer women as they transition to life in a new country.

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Reflections from the Rites of Passage “Journey of Oneness”

Last fall, 11 alumni of WoodGreen's Idagba Rites of Passage program embarked on a transformative journey to Tanzania for an immersive cultural exchange gave graduates. Find out more about their experience.

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Is there a better (and cheaper) way to care for aging seniors? WoodGreen thinks there is

A unique approach to assisted care is adding to the quality of life of seniors while reducing pressure on hospitals, all for a fraction of the cost of traditional care models.

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