Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Center

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Welcome to SYME WOOLNER

History

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre (SWNFC) was founded in 1996 through the

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Our Vision

An inclusive community where people are empowered to come together to help each other out.

Our Mission

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre is a community based organization, working with

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Our Values

Respect and Dignity
We believe that every person has the right to be met with compassion, accepted in a non-judgmental way, and treated with respect and dignity.
Diversity
We embrace diversity and support non-discriminatory policies and practices.
Inclusion
We actively seek ways to welcome all members of our community and ensure they have the opportunity to participate in meaningful ways.
Building Capacity
We nurture the development of individual potential by providing an environment that encourages learning and growth for our clients, staff, volunteers, and community.
Equitable Access
We are committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation please contact us at (416)-766-4634 or at swoolner@symewoolner.org
Collaboration
We believe that each of us is enriched when we are able to work collaboratively with one another to share experiences, perspectives, information, knowledge and supports.
Integrity
We employ open and honest communication and ethical decision-making practices in all that we do.
Accountability
We recognize that our community has entrusted us with an important responsibility, so we take care to be responsible and accountable for the management of our agency.

Board of Directors

Witcliffe Henry, Board Chair

Christine Taylor, Vice Chair

Kristine Gauthier, Secretary

James Gregg, Treasurer

Hugh Hurd, Director

Dwight Baker, Director

Shawn Neil, Director

Nadia Bryce, Director

Monique Boreland, Director

Brandie Wilson

Board Chairperson

Donald L Banton

Vice Chairperson

Laura Price

Treasurer

Austin Ofori

Director

George Dixon

Director

Mike Rix

Director

Michael Brito

Director

STAFF DIRECTORY

Administration

Contact the Director of Programs, Executive Director

Phone: 416-766-4634

Tanika Hewitt, Director of Programs

Phone: 416-767-2186

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Rheanna Rookwood, Executive Assistant

Phone: 416-766-4634

Community Services

Senior Adult Drop In Coordinator and Harm Reduction Support Worker

Phone: 416-766-4634

Lynette Brown, Meal Program Chef

Phone: 416-766-4634

Carolyn Lewis, Foodbank Worker

Phone: 416-766-4634

Children and Youth Services

Tanika Hewitt, Director of Programs

Phone: 416-767-2186

Fadhima Issaq, Early-ON Facilitator and Program Coordinator

Phone: 416-767-2186

Email (School Age and Youth Program): youth.admin@symewoolner.org

Zoeraya Duncan, Early-ON Program Worker

Phone: 416-767-2186

Youth Department Administration

Staff Directory

Sharmini Fernando

Executive Director

Sandy Gordon

Accountant

Tenzin Ngodup

Director of Programs

Holly Jackson

Receptionist

Sophia Cascart

Jane’s Drop-In Program Coordinator

Joseph Ayume

Housing Support Coordinator

Uzefa Gulma

Harm Reduction Worker

Lynette Brown

Meal Program Chef

Robert Whitaker

Meal Program Assistant

Tanika Hewitt

Program Coordinator

Celena Elias

Early ON Centre Facilitator

Ambia Ali

Early ON Centre Relief Worker

AGM Notes and Financial Statements

Featured Donors

Employment Opportunities

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.

 

Working in partnership with other local agencies and community groups, SWNFC advocates for the provisions of appropriate and effective community based services to ensure that programs and initiatives clearly demonstrate elements of leadership development and participant involvement. Community residents are actively involved in defining and developing services that address the issues important to the community.

Our Mission

Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Centre is a community based organization, working with diverse communities to build self-sufficiency and enhance quality of life. We do this in collaboration with partners by providing a range of programs and services that foster social inclusion, facilitate growth and development, and offer real solutions.