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
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
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.
YouthHappening at WoodGreen
WoodGreen joins forces with Turning Point Youth Services
Effective July 2nd, the two organizations will offer joint programming under the WoodGreen banner to ensure the needs of Toronto's youth are MET.
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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 documentary honours 20 years of same-sex marriage in Ontario
When You Find the One" follows the stories of senior 2SLGBTQIA+ couples on why they chose to marry following the law change in 2003.
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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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Tell us your WoodGreen Story
To celebrate our 87th anniversary, we invite you to share your story and let us know what WoodGreen means to you.
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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.
Learn moreLatest News and Updates
29 October 2024
'Youth Success Conference' to Launch in Toronto, Offering Students Pathways to Career Success and Resilience
WoodGreen Community Services, MLSE Launchpad, and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, are excited to announce the upcoming inaugural Youth Success Conference Mino Bimaadziwin (translated to the Good Life) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 9 am to 3 pm.
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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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