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Cynthia's story: Securing Healthy Food
/our-impact/your-stories/cynthia-s-story-securing-healthy-foodCynthia enjoys nutritious meals and companionship at our Community Dinner Rising food prices. Unemployment and precarious work. Unaffordable housing. The reasons for food insecurity have never had more impact on hungry people in Toronto. In Scarborough alone, the number of visits to food banks...
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Dan's story: Existing, not living
/our-impact/your-stories/dan-s-story-existing-not-livingDan’s health improved dramatically after moving into our Cecelia Murphy supportive housing for seniors “I’ve lived many tragic lives. Before I was ten, I was in thirty-two homes and never spoke the words, ‘mom’ or ‘dad’. Foster care, jails, pain, sorrow and drugs were my childhood friends. My...
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Dargine's story: Changing youth conflict
/our-impact/your-stories/dargine-s-story-changing-youth-conflictTeacher Dargine Rajeswaran saw the benefits of Game Changers for troubled youth "As a teacher who became supportive of one party that was involved in conflict, I was concerned how mediation would go and the lasting impact. When my student’s parent was unavailable to participate in mediation, the...
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De Shan's story: Learning for a new life
/our-impact/your-stories/de-shan-s-story-learning-for-a-new-lifeDe Shan improved his English after immigrating as a senior When De Shan and his wife immigrated to Canada, he didn’t understand one word of English. “When people talked to me, I had no reaction because I didn’t know what they’re talking about. Everywhere I go, the TTC, shopping, medical...
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Debra's story: “Thank you for saving my life”
/our-impact/your-stories/debra-s-story-thank-you-for-saving-my-lifeOutreach workers like Debra encourage harm reduction practices among shelter and encampment residents Ten deaths a week. That’s the number of opioid overdose deaths in Toronto in 2021, a staggering 274% increase since 2015. Tackling the opioid crisis starts with harm reduction. Employing a...
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Demmy's story: Producing Talent
/our-impact/your-stories/demmy-s-story-producing-talentOffice Manager Demmy Restakis always looks to hire from our Employment Services Throughout its 70-year history, Mr. Produce has distributed fresh food to restaurants, hotels and schools across Ontario. And for the last six, they looked to our Employment & Training Centre for new staff. Office...
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Donate
/get-involved/donateClick here to make a secure online donation! Make an e-transfer through your bank to donations@tngcs.org Give us a call at 416.925.2103 x1265 Make the cheque out to: The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, then mail it to 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8 Stronger Together in Times of...
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Donna's story: My beautiful girl
/our-impact/your-stories/donna-s-story-my-beautiful-girlBy supporting essential pet care, Tango's Pet Health and Emergency Fund improves isolated seniors’ mental and physical health For people living near the poverty line, the choice between food, medicine and pet care can be difficult. For lonely seniors without family, the choice is agonizing. Thanks...
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Downsview Child Care Centre
/programs-services/child-care/downsview-child-care-centreLocated at Downsview Public School, our newest Child Care Centre is a nurturing, inclusive space where your children will thrive through social, emotional, and cognitive development. With enriching and fun activities and nutritionist-approved, freshly made lunches and snacks, you know your children...
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Downsview Child Care Centre Opens
/news/downsview-child-care-centre-opensWe are proud to announce the opening of our Downsview Child Care Centre! Located in the Downsview Public School, our newest child care centre offers enriching and nurturing care for children in kindergarten to grade 5.