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

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Contact information

Jon Reed

Sr. Manager, Marketing & Communications

437-226-8091
[email protected]

Press Releases

05 November 2024

WoodGreen Community Services' statement on the passing of Murray Sinclair

WoodGreen Community Services is deeply saddened by the passing of Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A champion for social justice and Indigenous rights, Murray’s legacy of healing and empowerment continues to inspire our work. We honour his contributions and remain committed to advancing his vision for reconciliation.

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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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02 October 2024

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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15 August 2024

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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02 August 2024

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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