Ve'ahavta - Toronto - Chesswood Dr

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4100 Chesswood Dr Unit 1
Toronto, ON
M3J 2B9
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416-964-7698
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416-964-5572
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Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Street Outreach (MJRH): Mon-Sat 6 pm-11 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm-7 pm

Application

Mobile Jewish Response to Homelessness, no application necessary
All other programs: apply online at https://veahavta.tfaforms.net/106 or contact our Recruitment and Intake Coordinator at programs@veahavta.org or 416-964-7698 ext 230

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals who have experienced poverty, marginalization or homelessness
Service area: East to West: Jane St to Morningside Ave, North to South: Steeles Ave W to Lake Ontario

Fees

None

Contacts

Marni Herskovits - Director of Programs
416-964-7698 ext 217 * marni.herskovits@veahavta.org

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building, assistance needed with main entrance; and barrier free washrooms

Description of Services:

Ve'ahavta Skills Academy (VSA): virtual pre-employment program including classroom workshops, vocational assessments and case management sessions; 9-week core program includes
  • online workshops 3 days/week on pre-employment and life skills training
  • connection to a Career Counsellor to support employment-related goals
  • 6-months of post-program support one-on-one case management to identify goals and set action plans in place to achieve those goals
Life Stabilization Program (LSP): 12-week program providing case management support to individuals struggling with poverty, mental health, and other complex barriers
  • participants identify goals and work on achievable action plans
  • weekly peer support groups to promote interpersonal skills development
Recipe for Success Training Program: 3-week employment training program for individuals interested in the food service industry
  • combination of online workshops hands-on and in-kitchen training
  • designed to increase knowledge, skills, and confidence around food preparation in a commercial environment
Recipe for Success Internship Program: graduates of the Recipe for Success Training Program may apply for a 3-month paid internship in Ve'ahavta's commercial kitchen
  • participants attend two shifts per week leading volunteers in preparing hot, nutritious meals that support our mobile outreach program
  • participants receive industry specific training such as a Food Handler's Certificate and First Aid/CPR
The Upper Shelf Inventory Management Internship Program: 3-month paid internship program in Ve'ahavta's warehouse
  • participants learn to receive, sort, and track items using an inventory management database
  • industry specific training such as Ladder Safety, Manual Materials Handling, WHMIS and First Aid/CPR
Mobile Jewish Response to Homelessness (MJRH): mobile outreach program delivering essential suppliesto individuals experiencing homelessness across the city<
  • one van operates 7 shifts per week (downtown) and second shift operates 5 shifts per week (North York and Scarborough)
  • delivers food, clothing, hygiene supplies and harm reduction kits
  • outreach Workers on shift also provide referral services to those looking for further connections to supports
Last updated: May 15, 2025: Suggest an edit