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SCHC built on the initial services of our Meals-on-Wheels, home support, transportation and family support programs. We provide medical assistance through our clinics, are involved in a growing youth program and have a multitude of social support programs including a food bank.
Mission Statement At the Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto, we believe that 'Service to Humanity is Service to Allah (God)'. Our mission is to serve humanity as a whole, irrespective of Religion, Nationality, Caste or Creed, starting at home within our local communities.Our Goal is to provide individuals in need with basic necessities such as food, shelter, free healthcare services and culturally-sensitive communal living.
Originally founded as West Hill Community Services in 1977, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is one of the most established and comprehensive community health organizations in the province. We provide medical assistance through our clinics, are involved in a growing youth program and have a multitude of social support programs including a food bank.
Originally founded as West Hill Community Services in 1977, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is one of the most established and comprehensive community health organizations in the province. The organization owes its beginnings to 13 community agencies, a core group of community leaders and countless volunteers who identified emerging health and social needs within Scarborough.After incorporating and acquiring not-for-profit status, SCHC built on the initial services of our Meals-on-Wheels, home support, transportation and family support programs. After a successful rebranding campaign, we employ over 130 staff, engage over 14,000 volunteers and operate 38 distinct and integrated services across 10 sites that work together to improve the health of our community. We provide medical assistance through our clinics, are involved in a growing youth program and have a multitude of social support programs including a food bank.
TransCare Community Support Services recently completed its second survey with Accreditation Canada's Qmentum Program. TransCare is pleased to announce that we have achieved 'Accredited with Commendation' status. TransCare met all the ROP's (Required Organizational Practices) and 316 out of a total of 322 standards, giving us a 98% overall rating against national standards. The Qmentum Program is a 4-year (program) cycle.
Mission Statement To provide emergency food items to Markham residents in need. The Food Bank was founded in 1984. Jean Lee was concerned about people going hungry in the town. The founding directors were Sheila Spinks and Phylis Tyrie. Gladys Keeble joined a few months later.