Bathurst-Finch Hub
The Bathurst-Finch Hub brings together several organizations that offer primary health care, counseling and dental services as well as employment, settlement and legal services.
647-436-0385 | unionhcs.org
Bernard Betel Centre
A non-profit community centre with offerings
for older adults (55+) as well as services and
programs including fitness, recreation, trips
and travel, special events, community support
services, health and wellness, volunteer
opportunities, and more.
416-225-2112 | betelcentre.org
Beth Sholom Synagogue Kosher Foodbank
A synagogue-run foodbank providing kosher
food staples to members of the community
416-783-6103 | bethsholom.net
Bikur Cholim Toronto
Bikur Cholim provides assistance to
community members in medical or family
crises. Services include providing friendly
visits, medical equipment, accommodations,
Shabbat candles, Dial-A-Ride, meals and
Halachic Power of Attorney.
416-783-7983 | bikurcholim.ca
DANI
DANI creates opportunities for adults with
physical and/or cognitive challenges so they
can participate fully as valued members of
the community and enjoy a meaningful and
dignified quality of life. They offer vocational
opportunities at their centre in Thornhill.
905-889-3264 | dani-toronto.com
EMETemployment @ JVS Toronto
EMETemployment is an initiative offered by
JVS Toronto, Canada’s foremost not-for-profit
online website for recruitment. A leader in the
industry, combining recruitment philosophy
with career and job support services,
EMETemployment is a one stop shop for both
employers and job seekers alike.
416-649-1688 | emetemployment.ca
Ezrat Achim
A volunteer-based, non-profit organization
dedicated to providing assistance to families
in the community. Families receive monthly
financial assistance in the form of supermarket
gift cards.
ezratachim.ca
Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle promotes a greater
awareness and understanding of the unique
needs and gifts of people with special needs.
Children and teens with special needs and their
families benefit from a wide array of innovative respite, social, and recreational programs.
905-731-7000, ext. 222 | fctoronto.org
Jewish Free Loan Toronto
Jewish Free Loan Toronto offers interest-free
loans to members of the Jewish community in
Ontario (excluding Ottawa) who are in need
of financial assistance, helping members of
the community meet their educational and
personal needs.
416-635-1217 | jewishfreeloan.ca
JIAS Toronto
JIAS Toronto welcomes, supports, and
integrates new immigrants to build a strong
Canada and a strong Jewish community,
offering services to newcomers such as help
with immigration processes, employment
services, family and youth programs,
connections to Jewish life, English language
classes and assistance for seniors.
416-630-6481 | jiastoronto.org
JRCC Furniture Depot
The JRCC Furniture Depot (FD) helps people
with limited means settle and create a home by
providing them with furniture free of charge
under our furniture donation program.
416-222-7105, ext. 500 | jrccfurnituredepot.org
JVS Toronto
A non-profit community organization that has
been connecting people to work for over 70
years, JVS works in strong partnership with
government and business to assist people from
all walks of life to achieve their educational and
employment potential.
416-787-1151 | jvstoronto.org
Menucha Toronto
Providing single parents with resources,
services and support for continued success.
Services include business guidance, legal
and financial advice, career exploration and
employment guidance, family support and
personal guidance.
416-839-2500, ext. 3 | menucha.ca
Ontario 211
A free helpline that connects you to community
and social services in your area 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, in over 150 languages.
Dial 2-1-1 | 211ontario.ca
Pride of Israel Kosher Foodbank
A synagogue-run foodbank providing kosher
food staples to members of the community.
416-226-0111 | prideofisraelshul.org
Project LISA (Legal Information Support
Access)
Project LISA, an initiative of the Provided
by the National Council of Jewish Women
(NCJW), is a no cost legal support service
provider. We assist women facing abuse
navigate family
416-633-5100 | projectlisa@ncjwctoronto.org | ncjwctoronto.org/our-projects/project-lisa/
Rav Hesed
Sephardic Bikur Holim - Rav Hesed’s
volunteers provide comfort to Sephardic
community members in their times of need,
providing home and hospital visits and phone
calls, including from Spanish-, French- and
Arabic-speaking volunteers.
416-880-7417
Unison Health and Community Services
Unison Health and Community Services offers
primary health care (family medicine), diabetes
education, chiropody (foot care) and other
health-related programs at the Bathurst-Finch
Hub and at other locations in the city.
Bathust-Finch Hub: 647-436-0385 | Lawrence Heights: 416-787-1661 | See website for additional locations at unisonhcs.org
United Chesed of Toronto
United Chesed of Toronto offers urgent,
short-term relief to families and individuals
experiencing hardship and distributes food,
furniture, household goods, medical supplies,
and other essential resources.
416-663-3339 | unitedchesed.com
Chai Lifeline Canada
Chai Lifeline strongly believes that illness
impacts not just the person who is sick, but
their entire family. They help families, children
and parents dealing with life threatening or
chronic illnesses, within the GTA and across
Canada.
647-430-5933 | chailifelinecanada.org
Chai-Tikvah - Life & Hope Foundation (Now part of Reena)
Chai-Tikvah responds to the needs of individuals with mental illness and their families by providing supportive housing, counseling and other programs.
416-634-3050 | lifeandhope.ca
Chasdei Kaduri Jewish Food Bank
A volunteer-run organization dedicated to
providing weekly deliveries of Kosher, nonperishable, bakery items and fresh produce to
Jewish families in the GTA area.
289-963-5900 | chasdeikaduri.org
Circle of Care
Circle of Care provides home health care
and community support services to support
independent older adults living in the
community. Programs include dimentia care,
social groups, caregiver supports, Meals on
Wheels, group exercise, personal care and
personal support, respite care, social work,
friendly volunteer calls, bereavement support
and transportation.
416-635-2860 | circleofcare.com
Hadracha
Hadracha strives to improve the quality of
life for the Toronto community by creating
a self-sufficient environment where families
can become financially independent. They
provide career guidance as well as assistance
with career exploration to become job
ready, change careers, or increase current
employment opportunities.
416-839-2500 | hadracha.com
Hatzoloh Toronto
Hatzoloh Toronto responds immediately to
the emergency medical needs of the Toronto
Jewish community, operating 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. They complement local
ambulance services with rapid, high-quality,
non-transport care and also ensure that 911
has been called.
416-256-1000 | hatzolohtoronto.org
JACS Toronto
JACS is dedicated to assisting those who suffer
from addiction, as well as their families and
friends, to explore recovery in a nurturing
Jewish environment. JACS provides individual
counseling and support groups to those
struggling with many types of dependencies.
416-638-0350 | jacstoronto.org
Jewish Family and Child (JF&CS)
A multi-service agency that supports
individuals, children, families and communities
by increasing safety and security, improving
mental health and wellness and reducing the
effects of poverty, within the context of Jewish
values. Services include: Child Welfare & Youth
Services, Family Services and Counseling,
Financial Assistance, Women Abuse Program,
Jewish Hospice, Chaplaincy and Camp Support.
416-638-7800 | jfandcs.com
Kayla’s Children Centre
Kayla’s Children Centre provides high-quality,
cutting-edge educational, therapeutic, and
recreational programs for infants, children and
teens with special needs, and offers families
support and respite.
905-738-5542 | kaylaschildrencentre.org
Kehilla Residential Programme
Kehilla provides rental assistance and other
affordable housing options to individuals and
families requiring assistance.
647-484-4446 | kehilla.ca
Kesher Employment
Kesher Employment Services is a free nonprofit recruitment organization bringing
together the employment needs of businesses
with Jewish unemployed candidates in the
Greater Toronto Area.
416-635-0611 | kesheremployment.org
L’Chaim Cancer Support Group
Confidential peer support for Jewish women
undergoing cancer treatment. All L’Chaim
volunteers are Jewish women cancer survivors
trained to provide confidential peer support to
women who are newly diagnosed with cancer.
416-630-0203 | ncjwctoronto.org/our-projects/lchaimcancer-support-group/
Reena
Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth, and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values. Reena provides supportive and independent housing, employment support, enrichment, and community participation programs to a variety of individuals.
socialworkintro@reena.org | info@reena.org | reena.org
Regesh Family And Child Services
Regesh empowers youth, children, and families
through accessible and affordable mental
health interventions. Regesh’s community
work specializes with at-risk and identified
youth and families.
416-495-8832 | regesh.com
Relief Help
Relief Help exists to simplify the process
of gathering mental and emotional health
resource options for members of the Jewish
community, serving as a bridge between the
client and their next steps as to what kind
of professional would be helpful for their
situation.
416-789-1607 | reliefhelp.org
Tikvah Toronto
Tikvah Toronto provides practical support, mentorship, workshops and information sessions, professional counselling and peer support to enable women to navigate past and present challenges and trauma in their marital relationships and family lives. The organization focuses on the specific needs of Orthodox community members.
416-388-4448 | tikvahtoronto.org
Tomchei Shabbos of Toronto
Tomchei
Shabbos helps ensure that Shabbat will be a
joyous day for families in our community in
need, with a weekly delivery of food boxes.
contact@tomcheishabbos.ca | tomcheishabbos.ca
Toronto Rent Bank: Interest-Free Loans
The Toronto Rent Bank provides interest-free
loans to Toronto residents who are behind in
their rent or need to move to more suitable
housing
416-397-RENT (7368) | torontorentbank.ca
Ve’ahavta
Ve’ahavta is a Jewish humanitarian
organization dedicated to promoting positive
change in the lives of people marginalized by
poverty and hardship. Programs include relief
and referrals, expressive arts programming,
work and life skills training programs and
paid work training placement programs.
416-964-7698 | veahavta.org
Yachad Toronto
Yachad, The National Jewish Council for
Disabilities, is dedicated to addressing the
needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities
and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect
of Jewish life. Yachad collaborates with other
organizations in the c
416-986-1985 | yachad.org/toronto
The Miles Nadal JCC, Prosserman JCC
and the Schwartz/Reisman Centre
strengthen individuals, families and
communities within an inclusive and
welcoming environment.
We welcome everyone and share the
richness and traditions of Jewish culture
with the community at large through the
advancement of physical, intellectual,
social and spiritual well-being.
The JCCs offer innovative, diverse and
engaging programs for community
members of all backgrounds and
abilities. Please contact your local JCC
to inquire about programs costs and the
availability of subsidies.
Miles Nadal JCC
Downtown Toronto
750 Spadina Avenue (at Bloor Street)
416.924.6211 | mnjcc.org | info@mnjcc.org
Prosserman JCC
North York
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst Street
416-636-1880 | prossermanjcc.com
info@prossermanjcc.com
Schwartz/Reisman Centre
Vaughan
Vaughan Jewish Community Campus, 9600 Bathurst Street
905-303-1821 | srcentre.ca | membership@srcentre.ca
This guide is being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. Any information about providers and services included in this guide does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. It is your responsibility to verify and investigate providers and services.
Please note: the information in this guide was correct as of August 2020 and is subject to change.