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September 22, 2009 - 8:44am — Irmina

Need to know family services in our community? This section endevours to keep residents informed. Please feel free to post up other services that may have been missed.

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March 25, 2012 - 1:07pm — marina

check out Campbell Crew our facebook page

Hi
https://www.facebook.com/groups/338906286160108/
is Campbell Crew our facebook page for Campbell Park. Check it out for information on campfires and other events in the park.
Marina

September 23, 2009 - 9:00am — Irmina

Ontario Early Years Centre: Pauline Public School

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday

100 Pauline Ave (Wallace & Dufferin), main floor, room 120

This is a Drop-In program for parents/caregivers with children ages 0-6 years old. Come and interact with your child/children while they experience the journey of learning through play.

This is a satellite location from the Toronto-Davenport main location. For more detailed information, please view the web site at http://www.gov.on.ca/children/oeyc/en/location/Toronto/Toronto-Davenport...

September 22, 2009 - 9:06am — Irmina

Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre

The Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre is located at 1900 Davenport Road.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre (DPNC) supports people in its neighbourhood, especially those who face economic and/or social barriers, to enrich their lives and the life of the community. They do this by working in partnership with community members and organizations to offer a range of health, employment and social support initiatives that are flexible, responsive, non-discriminatory and barrier free. We strengthen individuals and groups through cooperative action that responds to the political, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual life of this community.

Some of the programs the centre offers:

  • Settlement Services: If you are new to Canada, we can make your transition into Canadian society less stressful. We can help with issues like the immigration process, housing, health insurance and your child’s education.
  • Literacy Services: If you are 19+, out of school for a year or more and have no high school diploma, our literacy program may be for you. We can help you improve your reading, writing and math skills. Monday- Thursday 1-3 pm & 7-9 pm. 416-656-8025 ex. 420 or 421. TTC tickets are provided if needed.
  • Adult Services: adult services address issues and needs that include housing, literacy, isolation, access to food, employment, dealing with addictions, violence, abuse, safety and mental health.
  • Senior Services: services for adults who are 55+ include a range of activities that are aimed at encouraging independence, an active lifestyle, as well as increasing your physical health and emotional well being.

For more information, please see their web site at http://www.dpnc.ca/ or call 416-656-8025.

September 22, 2009 - 8:54am — Irmina

The Stop Community Food Centre

The main office at 1884 Davenport Road provides frontline services to our community, including a drop-in, food bank, perinatal program, civic engagement, bake ovens & markets, community cooking, community advocacy, sustainable food systems education and urban agriculture.

Programs Offered:
The Community Cooking program brings people together to socialize and learn how to prepare nutritious, culturally diverse and inexpensive meals are communal cooking groups that bring people together to learn, cook eat and socialize.

Our Bake Ovens & Markets bring neighbours together around fresh, healthy food. The Good Food Market at The Stop features affordable, local food and free pizza-baking session at an outdoor wood-fired oven. The Green Barn will host a year round Farmers’ Market and community bake oven.

Food Animators initiate community gardens, kitchens and fresh food markets to increase access to healthy food and build community.

The Food Bank provides community members with a three-day supply of food once a month. The program places a high priority on providing as dignified an environment and as high quality food as possible.

The Drop-in is a safe welcoming place where community members can enjoy nutritious food, meet others and access information on social issues and community resources.

Healthy Beginnings and Family Support is a pre-and post-natal nutrition and support program for pregnant women living on low incomes.

For more detailed information, please visit their web site at http://www.thestop.org/ or call 416-652-7867.