New Circles Community Services
161 Bartley Drive M4A 1E6 Toronto, ON, Canada

Too many local families are still unable to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing. Our program GLOW provides free gently-used clothing, so no one has to choose between a warm coat and a warm meal. Your gift of $30 will keep two people warm this winter - and if you donate before December 31, your gift will be eligible for a 2020 tax receipt. Please, give today! http://ow.ly/drmz50CU2GD

To all New Circles volunteers: Happy International Volunteer Day! Thank you so much for working on our front lines and ensuring that our clients have the warm clothing they need to get them through this tough winter! We couldn’t do it without you! #TogetherWeCan #IVD2020

Because of you, one more of over 13,000 people has received the clothing they urgently need to stay warm and dry this winter. It’s not too late to donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/55804 #ThankYouThursday #GivingTuesdayCA

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, once again we have had to put a hold on accepting clothing donations. If you have winter donations, please consider holding onto them until the lockdown is over.

(5/5) This #GivingTuesdayCA, you can turn someone’s first winter in Canada into the wonderland we all hope it can be. Your gift will help keep the people we serve warm and toasty in the cold months ahead. Together, we can make sure that thousands of vulnerable people get the winter wear, clothes and human connections they need. Show your support today https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/27965

Happy holidays! Thank you to the incredible supporters that keep New Circles moving forward in leaps and bounds by donating funds, clothing, volunteer time, and so much more. We wish you a warm and healthy holiday season and look forward to our continued partnership in 2021!

(4/5) The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone. But newcomers, refugees and people on low incomes are the hardest hit in so many ways. They’re more likely to get sick. They’re more likely to face income loss, homelessness and hunger. I worry about people feeling isolated, scared, cold and alone. I worry because I felt like that too. That’s why it’s so important that we do everything we can to keep Toronto warm. New Circles isn’t just a place to get clothes; it’s a place to build connections, where vulnerable people are welcomed and supported. At New Circles, they remember they’re not alone. And warm themselves by the GLOW of your care and support. Donate this #GivingTuesdayCA https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/55804

As the rest of the year unfolds and we head into 2021, New Circles is committed to continue serving our clients safely and responsively, no matter what we may face as a community. Together we can make sure that thousands of vulnerable people get the winter wear, clothes and human connections they need. #KeepTorontoWarm and donate today: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/55804

(3/5) My favourite part of my job is helping other newcomers and vulnerable people because I was once in that situation. I can relate to what they’re going through. I still remember my first winter in Canada. It wasn’t that long ago. I loved the sight of fresh snow on the groundthe breathtaking ice sculptures on display in our beautiful city. But winter was also really hard for me. I didn’t know how to dress for the cold. I didn’t know that without the right clothes, coat and boots, the fierce wind could sink the cold right into your bones and stay there. For days, sometimes. Being so cold made me feel even more alone back then. But even if I knew how to dress for the winter as a refugee, I didn’t have the money to buy the clothes I needed. Donate this #GivingTuesdayCA https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/55804

We still have limited spots available for our Loving Homes program. Sign up today for our free Home/Family & Child Support Worker Training starting in January 2021. To learn more visit: https://www.newcircles.ca/lovinghomes

Please help us get ready for the cold winter months ahead! Are you cleaning out your closets? Individual donations of gently-used, quality winter jackets and boots can be dropped off Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - every little bit helps!

You can help newcomer women in their career journey to gain Canadian work experience and earn a certificate from Centennial College. As part of their Business Office Skills training, we have aspiring participants looking to complete 70 - 100 hours of work placement in administration and customer service. If you have a volunteer opportunity available onsite or remote, please contact [email protected]

We still have limited space available for our fall employment training programs. To learn more and to register for the Business Office Skills Program or Customer Service and Retail Training, please visit: https://newcircles.ca/services/skills-training

Our anchor program, GLOW continues to provide a vital service for anyone in need of clothing in Toronto, ensuring good health and dignity of our most vulnerable.

We have implemented protocols on how we serve our clients to make New Circles a very safe and healthy space for our community.

Building Stronger Communities By Providing For Those In Need

Warmest congratulations to the graduates of the Spring 2020 Business Office Skills program! Special thanks to our funders, Anuj Singh, State Street Global Services and Esther Tauhid, Integration Program Officer, Settlement Network, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for sharing their inspiration. We wish all the graduates the best of luck in your endeavours and look forward to sharing your stories of success!

We’re hiring! Position: Newcomer Employment/Settlement Services Coordinator (One-Year Contract). Apply now: https://charityvillage.com//newcomer-employmentsettlement/

We are now accepting all clothing donations! Did you know we also accept donations from retailers and suppliers? Thank you to our friends at Melmira Bra & Swimsuits for stopping by and for their continued support of New Circles. Drop off your donations Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm at 161 Bartley Drive.

Do you love to sew? We are still looking for volunteers to make fabric face masks for our clients. For more information email [email protected]

Special thanks to Mayor John Tory, who recently dropped off a donation of menswear. To make an appointment to drop off your donation of men's or boys' clothing, please email [email protected].