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Willowtree

Willowtree

Willowtree is a relatively small low-income, government subsidized housing community that boarders one of the most affluent communities in Toronto.  On one hand, residents enjoy “many of the benefits of living in mix socio-economic community” but on the other hand they are isolated from services “that would be ideal resources for….neighbourhoods with a higher density [...]

It’s The Little Things That Matter

It’s The Little Things That Matter

It’s not the songs, arts, or the trips that make Summer Camps so special. It’s about using those times to build relationships and spend quality time with the kids. It’s listening to their hearts and responding in love. Once kids know that they are loved and that they can trust their lead- ers, [...]

Malvern

Malvern

Malvern was designated a “Priority Neighbourhood” by the City of Toronto based on the statistics from the 2006 Census.  The neighbourhood has experienced dramatic increases in social problems over the past twenty-plus  years.  Once a pleasant suburb of  Toronto, Malvern has been transformed into an inner-city of  Toronto.  This community lays claim to the highest percentage of visible [...]

Childrens Choir

The Training Choir (ages 5 – 12) is an upbeat, exciting opportunity for children in Malvern. The children are taught a variety of traditional, international and contemporary music in a well choreographed program. Through this program children obtain self-esteem, are taught to be part of a community and team, develop new skills and an appreciation [...]

Jane-Finch

Jane-Finch

The Jane-Finch community is a living, breathing example of a community functioning with the characteristics noted in the Poverty by Postal Code report. This community is the most diverse in the city being comprised of 120 different nationalities and over 100 different languages. It boasts the largest populations of youth, sole-support families, low-income earners, and [...]