Welcome journalists

The Media Room is a central source of information about WoodGreen, recent news coverage and stories from the community.

 

Our team is happy to work with members of the media on stories related to our community and on issues of national interest. WoodGreen’s subject matter experts are available for media consultation on critical social issues, including:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Financial Empowerment
  • Community Care and Wellness
    • Serving Toronto’s aging population
    • Mental health & addictions supports
  • Child Care
  • Homelessness
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Employment
  • Newcomer Settlement

Media requests

Contact information

Jaclyn Hicklin

[email protected]

Press Releases

08 July 2024

Statement on 841 Queen St.

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03 July 2024

WoodGreen Community Services and Turning Point Youth Services join forces to help ensure Toronto’s youth needs are MET 

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24 June 2024

WoodGreen Community Services appointed manager of 802 Eastern Ave in Leslieville

WoodGreen Community Services, one of the largest non-municipal affordable housing providers in Toronto, is the new property owner and manager of 802 Eastern Ave., providing permanent affordable rental units in Leslieville, East York. Previously, this property was managed by the non-profit organization, Community First Developments Inc.

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17 April 2024

Statement from Eric Mariglia, WoodGreen’s Director of Public Affairs, on Federal Budget 2024 

WoodGreen Community Services applauds the federal government for its significant investment to support Canadians living on low incomes by providing $60 million over five years to expand community-delivered financial help services, which have been historically underfunded.

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04 April 2024

Statement from WoodGreen’s Vice President of Housing & Homelessness Services Mwarigha on the federal government’s $15 billion top up to Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP)

WoodGreen Community Services welcomes the federal government’s pledge to invest a $15 billion top-up to the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP), formerly the Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFI).

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