The Beneficiaries
Weston King Neighbourhood Centre
A portion of funds raised will be donated to the Weston King Neighbourhood Centre operating in Weston since 2001. Their mission is to provide a response to the people within our community who are coping with economic or social barriers and to help lessen the impact of those barriers and the burden of poverty for the communities of Weston and Mount Dennis.
Yorktown Family Services
Yorktown Family Services is a fully accredited community service agency comprised of an infant, child, and youth mental health centre; a women’s shelter and community-based violence against women services; and an integrated services site offering rapid access to multiple mental health, primary health, and social service programs for youth and young adults. For over 30 years Yorktown has been providing immediate access to a wide range of services in Toronto’s most vulnerable communities to support and equip women, children, youth and families to create positive change in their lives.
Weston Area Emergency Support (WAES) – Food Bank
Once again we have designated WAES as a beneficiary of our fundraising efforts given the ever-growing need for food support in Weston. WAES saw an average of 3,090 visits per month in 2024, up from 2,628 in 2023, with 32% of those helped under age 18. In 2023 WAES had 31,545 client visits, up by 4,500 from 2022, and four times higher than pre-COVID. And 2025 looks to be as challenging as ever for many individuals and families. More than ever they need our support.