JEAN AUGUSTINE CENTRE FOR YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is operating virtual programs in June and
July. Contact 416-253-9797 or email
info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca
LAMP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE remains closed
until further notice. LAMP is offering some virtual
programs like Mindfulness and Wellness workshops
on Zoom. A four week online mindfulness workshop series
helps people to manage and control their mental health. It takes place June
9, 16, 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. The takeaway meal
program has been expanded to 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 Monday through Saturday
where people can pick up a free takeaway meal at the Birmingham entrance.
The EarlyON services at LAMP will distribute new
and used books free to families in June. For more
information call EarlyON at 416-252-8293. Online
wellness workshops focusing on nurturing your spirit
during COVID-19 takes place June 17 at 2 p.m. and
June 24 at 2 p.m. LAMP is hiring young people for
eight summer job positions thanks to federal funding. To register call or
email jasmind@lampchc.org 416 252 6471 ext. 308.
HAVEN ON THE QUEENSWAY HAS SHUT MOST of its
programs and services due to COVID 19 but will
continue to serve its food bank users by
appointment and pick-up at their 1533 The
Queensway office. Call 416-640-2005 to make
arrangements to access the Haven food bank, First
Care or other services still open.
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING,
Al-Anon is a mutual support group for those whose
lives are affected by someone’s drinking. Meetings
are free and anonymous. Long Branch Al-Anon
Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at LAMP, 185
Fifth St. Also Kingsway Al-Anon Group meets every
Monday at 8 p.m. at St. Georges on the Hill Church,
4600 Dundas St. W.
MOST PROGRAMS AT STOREFRONT HUMBER,at 2445 Lake
Shore Blvd. W., are cancelled with only essential
services, like personal care, support or respite
provided. For more call 416-257-4207 or visit
sfh@storefronthumber.ca
THE LAKESHORE ENVIRONMENTAL GARDENING
SOCIETY (LEGS) is holding its Plant Exchange that
runs from May 15 to June 15. Plants can be picked
up or dropped off at a number of local locations.
Just look for the green Plant Library & Exchange
Sign. They also have a food forest garden with
permaculture and organic principles at the Daily
Bread Food Bank, at 191 New Toronto St. You can
pick up for drop off plants at: Mimico Baptist Church,
80 Hillside Ave., on Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.; The Healing Muse Apothecary, 2859 Lake
Shore Blvd. W., Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; Primrose Ave. and Lake Shore
Blvd. W., Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also at the north-east corner of Park Blvd., and
Long Branch Ave., on June 6, June 7, June 13 and
14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Lake Promenade
and 23rd Street on June 4. LEGS can be reached at
416-347-5449 or: info@legsetobicoke.ca
DONATE TO WOMEN’S HABITAT OF ETOBICOKE
Emergency Fund to help purchase the specific
needs of women and children as food, diapers, baby
formula and program supplies for children and
youth. Contact Lina Almanzan at 416-252-7949
ext. 232 or by email lalmanzan@womens-habitat.ca
FREE ONLINE WELLNESS KIT TO KEEP YOU calm so
you can carry on featuring a workout video focused
on gentle stretching to reduce stress, a selfhypnosis MP3 created for the situation, relaxing
body scanned guided imagery and a selfcompassion exercise to be kind to you. Visit us as
www.holistichappinessworkshops.com
HUMBER COLLEGE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLINIC is
offering a free online service delivery to support
community members with access to; conflict
coaching, tips and strategies on conflict deescalation techniques and facilitated mediations.
Trained alternative dispute resolution (ADR) student
advisors and mediators from the community are
available by appointment to help by emailing
northdrc@ignitestudentlife.com
TIMOTHY’S PUB HAS LAUNCHED A fundraiser to help
the Salvation Army food bank. Owner Tim Brem
says $1 from the sale of their customer fave
chippers goes directly to the Salvation Army, at 5
Thirtieth St. The pub, at 344 Brown’s Line, has
helped raise funds for many area non-profits
including the Royal Canadian Legion #101 Long
Branch. They are open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
you can call 416-201-9515 for takeout or delivery.
THE DEMAND FOR FOOD IS SO HIGH DUE TO COVID-19
that a new warehouse has been opened up by the
Daily Bread Food Bank and partners to help feed
the needy. The new space, at 40 Butterick Rd., will
help serve as a distribution hub for more than
60,000 food boxes, or 1,000 pallets for those experiencing hunger. To donate visit dailybread.ca