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Kashmira

Protecting Loved Ones All Across Scarborough: Kashmira’s Vaccination Success Story Written by Abirah Chandraraj, Social Media Intern Many Scarborough residents have not yet been vaccinated. However, that is why we…

Debbie Lee

Listen to Debbie Lee, our Seniors Health & Wellness program coordinator who has been with SCHC for 24 years making an impact in the community, especially with the seniors. We…

Malala Sharifi

How being an ambassador helped mold my personality and resilience Written by Abirah Chandraraj, Social Media Intern The vaccine engagement project is not only positively affecting the wellbeing of our…

Steve and Mel’s Garden

Planting For Others During the Pandemic: How One Business Is Thinking Beyond Profits, Using Skills & Passion to Help Others Written by Abirah Chandraraj, Social Media Intern If you ever…

Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church

How One Local Church is Aiming High in Donations to Support Their Local Food Bank Tagan Mani, Marketing & Fund Development Coordinator connected with longtime supporter and donor of SCHC,…

Nichola Bynoe

Nichola Bynoe, The Woman Behind Gordon Ridge’s New Beginnings Written by Tagan Mani, Marketing & Fund Development Coordinator and Abirah Chandraraj, Social Media Intern Nichola Bynoe is a  member of…

Catherine Ho

“I No Longer Fear Death” Interview by Jack Langedijk. Transcribed by Krysta-Leigh Thames, Communications and Marketing Student ​Catherine Ho – Volunteer Palliative Care Program My name is Catherine Ho and…

Randall Urcuyo

As a teenager, I hung out with the wrong people, in the wrong places, doing all the wrong things. I got into drugs, I sold drugs, robbed people and got…

Frank Ansell

I had a high pressure job till I retired a few years ago. One morning I woke up, retired, no emails and no phone calls to respond to. I decided…

Jane Rumleskie

Volunteering: The Best Way to Learn Your Community We had the opportunity to sit down with Jane Rumleskie, a volunteer board member of SCHC and we discuss her journey into…