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Jennifer's story: It takes a village
/our-impact/your-stories/jennifer-s-story-it-takes-a-villageJennifer found the perfect child care at Our Lady Of Lourdes “When my daughter and I first moved to downtown Toronto, we were going through a lot of changes, considering we were new to Canada, I had a new job, and I was a single mom. It was difficult balancing everything while ensuring that my...
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Jianwei's story: Living together, learning together
/our-impact/your-stories/jianwei-s-story-living-together-learning-togetherJianwei learned English and to love her new country When Jianwei came to Canada, she left everything behind: her family, her friends, her culture. “I didn’t know any English. I couldn’t even say ‘Have a good day.’” The problem came to a head when Jianwei could not understand how to apply for a...
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Job Boost
/programs-services/employment/job-boostLooking to prepare for work? Try ! This two-week program helps you prepare for employment by helping you explore careers, build soft skills, and develop digital and financial literacy. You’ll learn what you need to transition into our Integrated Employment Services where you’ll find the job you...
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Job House Job Board
/programs-services/employment/job-house-job-boardWhether you are looking for work or want to find staff, our free online job board is a great way to start!
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Joint Statement 10000 Youth Summer Jobs Campaign
/our-impact/social-action/1000-youth-summer-jobs-campaign/joint-statement-10000-youth-summer-jobs-campaignOn December 16, 2024, TNGCS and the Toronto Youth Cabinet issued a joint statement with 40 other organizations that support the creation of 10,000 youth summer jobs. The statement was addressed to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Michael Parsa, and...
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Jordan's story: Every step of the way
/our-impact/your-stories/jordan-s-story-every-step-of-the-wayJordan got his life back on track through the Enhanced Follow-up Supports program Depression. Post-traumatic stress. Substance use. Homelessness. Jordan suffered from it all. “I was in and out of shelters or living on the street since I was 16, and suffering from drug use. I felt hopeless because...
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Julia's story: Life will be better and better
/our-impact/your-stories/julia-s-story-life-will-be-better-and-betterJulia gained the skills she needed to get her first Canadian work experience "When I moved to Toronto, I sent out a couple of resumes. I didn’t get any responses and got a bit depressed. As I was out walking, I saw the Newcomer Centre’s sign. I’m an action person so I went in the next day. One week...
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Julia's story: Partners in Conflict Resolution
/our-impact/your-stories/julia-s-story-partners-in-conflict-resolutionCommunity mediation helps people in Scarborough through our partnership with Warden Woods Community Centre Unresolved disagreements with neighbours, roommates, tenants and friends cause stress and typically get worse. So where do people turn? Community mediation. Our free community mediation...
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Keith's story: Former Board President unwavering in his support
/our-impact/your-stories/keith-s-story-former-board-president-unwavering-in-his-supportKeith Durrant first became aware of The Neighbourhood Group through he King Edward Childcare “When I was living in the area, we enrolled our son at King Edward. I was impressed by the positive experience and was interested in becoming a Board Member to contribute to the organization.” Keith...
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Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services
/our-impact/your-stories/kensington-bellwoods-community-legal-serviceIn April 2023, (KBCLS) merged with The Neighbourhood Group. In April 2023, (KBCLS) merged with The Neighbourhood Group. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, KBCLS provides free legal assistance to people living on low incomes in the neighbourhoods south of Bloor between Ossington and Yonge. With a focus...