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.
YouthHappening 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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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
17 April 2024
Volunteering keeps Nick in love with Toronto. Here's why
Nick wanted a way to help newcomers to Canada make their way in Toronto. He began volunteering with WoodGreen. Fifteen years later, the experience has changed the way he sees the city he calls home.
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16 April 2024
“There is no downside to volunteering” says long-time WoodGreen volunteer
Sitting around during retirement was not something Barb was ever going to do. She wanted to help uplift others in her East Toronto community. Why she says choosing to donate the last 15 years to volunteering at WoodGreen was absolutely the right decision.
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08 April 2024
Generations of children gather to bid farewell to beloved WoodGreen childcare teacher
For 36 years, Vione Thomas helped children greet the day with a smile. Many of those kids -- now grownups -- are back to wish her well.
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03 April 2024
Raising Awareness of Homeward Bound at Queen’s Park
WoodGreen hosted a breakfast reception at Queen’s Park to spread awareness about the Homeward Bound program. Find out what happened.
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12 March 2024
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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