WoodGreen Community Services tackles the urgent unmet needs of Toronto's most vulnerable residents by removing barriers to stability and opportunity. For over 85 years, the organization has served as one of Toronto's largest social service agencies, reaching more than 40,000 people annually with integrated support that addresses poverty at its roots rather than just its symptoms. From affordable housing and employment services to childcare and mental health programs, WoodGreen provides the tools people need to build self-sufficiency and lasting change in their lives.
The organization delivers comprehensive, wrap-around services across ten program areas, including the Homeward Bound program that supports single mothers on their journey from crisis to college to career, and the Housing Access Centre that provides safe, affordable homes for seniors, newcomers, and people with disabilities. By combining direct service delivery with advocacy and policy work, WoodGreen creates systemic change while ensuring every client receives personalized, compassionate support. Their vision - a Toronto where everyone has the opportunity to thrive - drives everything they do, from financial empowerment tax clinics that returned $22M to clients, to youth mental health services designed by young people themselves, to Meals on Wheels programs delivering 64,422 meals to seniors and people with disabilities.
