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Donna

Written by: Roshelle McNeil, Social Support Coordinator Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a 61-year-old Canadian citizen who has lived near Gallaway and Lawrence Ave. for the past…

Mysha Salmon

Written by Mysha Salmon, Palliative Care Volunteer My Journey with SCHC: A Volunteer Experience Getting Started In October of 2022, my journey with SCHC began. I first encountered this wonderful…

Kelini Manoharan

1. Do you remember what led you to join SCHC’s Youth programs?  And approximately how long ago was that? I registered for a SCHC summer camp in 2021 and remember…

Hannah Almario

1. Do you remember what led you to join SCHC’s Youth programs?  And approximately how long ago was that? What first led me to join the SCHC Youth programs was…

Liyana Abraham & Tiwa

Program: Health & Wellness – Children & Youth Introduction Liyana, 14 years old, is genuine, sweet, and earnest. She initially struggled with shyness but has grown into a leader within…

Susan MacDonald

Written by Susan MacDonald, SCHC Client I found Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) Active Living Centre (ALC) via Pine Tree Seniors. My mother came to live with us when…

Rashme Nandakumar

1. Last time we interviewed you, you volunteered with the Mind and Spirit Youth Leadership (MSYL) program at the Hub. That was in 2015. Can you tell me what’s happened…

Hanna Dada

Written by Krishna Sharma, Community Ambassador Hanna’s life story is one of resilience, adaptation, and discovering a new sense of purpose in a foreign land. As a pediatrician with his…

Saosan Marouch

Written by Krishna Sharma, Community Ambassador Saosan’s journey is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving her community. Originally from Syria, she spent most of her life…

Margaret Underhill

With Gratitude to SCHC Vaccine Clinics for COVID-19 and Flu still take place throughout Scarborough. During the Pandemic, Scarborough was an identified region that reported high vulnerabilities to COVID-19. On…