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Our Mission and Vision
/about-tng/our-mission-and-visionOur Mission: The Neighbourhood Group Community Services works with people at every stage of their lives, providing access to innovative and effective programs, and collaboratively building and advocating for an equitable, just, and vibrant community. Our Vision: A resilient, inclusive society in...
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Our Staff
/about-tng/who-we-are/our-staffOur incredible team of more than 1,000 staff and peers consistently goes the extra mile to provide exceptional care to people who rely on us. Their unwavering commitment reminds us of the incredible impact we can have on the lives of others through dedication and compassion. Director, Urban Health...
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Our Supporters
/get-involved/our-supportersWe are grateful to the foundations, organizations and community donors who invest in our vital services. On behalf of the city's most vulnerable people, we thank you!
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Overdose prevention sites save lives
/news/overdose-prevention-sites-save-livesSupervised consumption sites are essential to save lives. To our supporters, participants, staff, peers, volunteers, funders, and community members: The provincial government recently announced significant changes to Ontario's funding and delivery of Consumption and Treatment Services...
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Partners
/about-tng/partnersWe’re incredibly thankful for the unwavering support and dedication of our partners. They play a critical role in addressing poverty and inequity, and building strong, resilient communities. Their tireless efforts help us to fulfill our mission and create positive change in the lives of the people...
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Partners for Access and Identification (PAID)
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/partners-for-access-and-identification-paidWithout identification, accessing housing, health care, financial assistance, food banks, and employment are out of reach. Our program helps people who are homeless apply for essential identification. With daily clinics across the city, PAID is accessible for people living on the street, in...
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Peer Outreach Program
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/peer-outreach-programWhen people are homeless, they lack the basic necessities to survive. Our Peer Outreach Teams are there to help by supplying food, warm clothes, and harm reduction supplies. The Teams' goal goes beyond immediate needs: By building trust, people are more willing to accept additional support,...
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Peer Programs
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/peer-programsPeer workers know the struggle with homelessness and substance use all too well. Their lived experience gives them the insight and emotional awareness to help people who are going through what the peers did. By acting as mentors and advocates, peer workers play a critical role in helping people...
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Peer Training and Development
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/peer-training-and-developmentFor people with lived experience of substance use, reconnecting with the community can be difficult. In our program, people gain valuable mentoring and harm reduction training, bringing structure to their lives and restoring their independence. Peers use those skills in paid work placements to...
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Peers at Edward Village
/programs-services/urban-health-homelessness/peers-at-edward-villagePeople living in shelters face many barriers trying to connect to the services they need. At Edward Village, we partner with Fred Victor to offer residents a unique and accessible safe space. Peer workers use their lived experience to engage and encourage residents to use essential services, like...