Stories from our community
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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25 November 2024
How WoodGreen is ensuring food security is a right, not a luxury
As the cost-of-living increases, impacting food prices, WoodGreen is doing its part in bringing food security to Toronto residents.
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10 October 2024
WoodGreen Unites Communities By Building Bonds Through Sport
In a summer where Toronto youth came to play, WoodGreen used sport to teach leadership, inclusivity and community pride.
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08 October 2024
WoodGreen’s 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available – Discover how we’re tackling Toronto’s UNMET Needs
WoodGreen Community Services' 2023-2024 Annual Report is available now. This interactive, fully-digital report features stories from our clients, staff and volunteers, as well as stats highlighting our impact in the last year.
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