Syme Woolner Neighbourhood & Family Center

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Kits For A Cause Partnership

Looking for an engaging and meaningful corporate volunteering or team-building experience? Join Syme Woolner’s Kits for a Cause program to make a real difference!

Come together with colleagues, friends, or family to assemble personalized care kits that directly support individuals we serve. This impactful volunteer opportunity is designed for groups of all sizes—whether you’re a team of 3 or a company of 10,000 your efforts will bring comfort and hope directly to our community members in need.

Interested in getting involved? Email us at info@kitsforacause.com or click below to fill out our quick inquiry form. Together, let’s empower lives, one kit at a time!

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Volunteering Opportunties

Syme Woolner is looking for an executive assistant volunteer and financial coordinator volunteer. For more information and to apply, please click the link below

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Food Banks

Syme Woolner has food banks open to families who are experiencing financial stress. For more information and to make an appointment, please click below!

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Clothing Bank

The clothing bank at Syme Woolner is open to everyone every Wednesday from 10:00am to 2:00 pm

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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.

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Family Fun Day

July 30, 2026

EarlyON Deep Cleaning Closure August 17-18

July 30, 2026

EarlyON Civic Holiday Closure

July 30, 2026

EarlyON Calendar August 2026

July 30, 2026

Places like Syme can help people who live around the area to get together. We can build a bigger community and help others.

Places like Syme are important because it helps/promotes an environment where children get to have help with their work outside of school grounds. Syme is important because it helps and promotes learning, fosters responsibility, boosts student involvement, builds leadership skills, and creates a sense of community.

Places like Syme are important because the staff and facilities help us escape from the cold and we get learning resources from the staff. The staff treat us with dignity and respect. It is also nice for us to come here after school hours.

Syme has watched over me, taught me, and given me a place to go since I was in elementary school. Syme and its staff have helped me through my problems and taught me coping skills since I was young.

Support your neighbourhood

Our goal of working towards a healthy, supportive, and involved community would not be possible without the kindness and support of people like you! See how you can contribute to supporting us below.

Help us continue offering vital events, services, and support for those in need. Your donation directly impacts our programs, including our food bank, and allows us to keep running our events. Every dollar counts in making a difference.

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help support our upcoming events and services. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to make a lasting impact, your time can make a big difference! Join us in building a more connected community.

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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.

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: