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Children and Youth Programs

Children and Youth Programs are geared towards children, youth, and families.

Community Service Programs

Community Service Programs are geared towards adults and families.

Volunteer Program

To volunteer is to give back to the community and Syme Woolner has thrived on services rendered by our volunteers.

SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

In the coming days and months due to Omicron variant and the impact it is having on the health of our staff there could be unplanned service disruptions. We will strive to meet the basic services we have promised our community. We ask for your patience during these trying times. We will do our best to respond to your phone calls and emails within 24 hours. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 211.

History

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre (SWNFC) was founded in 1996 through the amalgamation of Syme Family Centre and Jane/Woolner Neighbourhood Association. SWNFC builds on their legacy of providing high quality programming that engages community members from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Average Weekly Food Program Highlights during COVID-19

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Fresh Meals Distributed

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Families Served (Food Bank)

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre (SWNFC) is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing direct services and programs to the residents of the York/Weston area of Toronto. SWNFC works towards a healthy, supportive and inclusive community. At Syme Woolner, our small but mighty team is shifting our resources during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) towards essential services. We will continue to provide the following services:

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Welcome to Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre

The Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre (SWNFC) is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing direct services and programs to the residents of the York/Weston area of Toronto. SWNFC works towards a healthy, supportive and inclusive community.

At Syme Woolner, our small but mighty team is shifting our resources during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) towards essential services.

We will continue to provide the following services:

Takeaway meals (7 days a week): Breakfast and Lunch served from 11:00am-12:30pm
Foodbank Food Hampers will be provided on Fridays from 10:30am-1:00pm
Harm-reduction supply kits will be distributed from 10:00am-2:00pm
Housing Support Services via phone daily from 10:00am-2:00pm
Early On Program please email Celena at frcfacilitator@symewoolner.org

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre continues to work with our community and City networks to prevent escalation of COVID-19 spread. Providing access to clear and transparent information (Call us on 416-766-4634, 10:00am-2:00pm)

Please Note: the following Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre services are suspended until further notice.

Jane’s drop-in
All evening programs
Youth drop-in Program

Announcements

Syme Family Food Bank located at 33 Pritchard Ave. is now available to serve the community. Please see below poster for more details.
Thank you to the Hon. Ahmed Hussen for your support during our Canada Day Meal Service. Check out our Twitter Page for pictures.
Lost your job due to COVID-19. Please click the web link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Worried about your ODSP Cheque? Please contact your ODSP worker.
View article: Governments must do more to provide critical internet access to low-income households.

What you can do as a responsible community member

Practice physical distancing by 6 feet, and stay at home.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds
Avoid touching your face
If you think you have COVID-19, Stay home and Call 1-866-797-0000 immediately
Check our website frequently for updates, and visit our COVID-19 page
Questions: Call our general line 416-766-4634 or email us at swooler@symewoolner.org

If you would like to support our work, monetary donations are the most efficient way. They help us purchase the exact items we need on short notice, especially personal protective equipment we use for our staff. You can make a donation through our website’s donation page.