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OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES TEAM

 

Bill Chapman, Director, has a B.A. in Social Services Management and a certificate in Substance Use and Abuse from McMaster. Bill has worked in social services in Peel and Toronto and also as an addictions counselor in Toronto.

Rowena Hill, Housing Outreach Worker, has a Social Services Worker diploma. Rowena worked with the Christie-Ossington homeless population and in a men’s hostel program before joining Metropolitan’s program as a Counselor.

Doreth Brown, Community Services Counselor, is a graduate of Seneca College’s Social Services Worker and Humber’s Gerontology programs. Doreth is also a client service worker at the men’s shelter at Seaton House.

Rosanna Corvo, Community Services Counselor, is a graduate of Humber College’s Social Services Worker Diploma Program and served her field placement with Community Services before being hired. Rosanna is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Toronto.

 

METROPOLITAN’S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS

Drop-in Centre

Open to the public. A time to sit and relax, have a coffee or some food, or use the phone. This is the access point for counseling, the food and clothing room, the computer resources, and referrals to other community resources. Our drop-in is part of the Toronto Drop-in Network, a support group of over 45 centres in the city.

 

Counseling

Confidential counseling sessions are offered by trained counselors. Counselors can also link clients to a wide range of other community, medical, and mental health services as needed.

 

Housing Resource Worker

This City of Toronto funded position offers clients assistance in obtaining emergency, subsidized, and private housing. Ongoing support to maintain housing is an integral part of this program and includes counseling to stabilize clients, training in life skills, and advocacy on behalf of clients as needed.

Food Cupboard

Open to clients during specified hours or by request. Visitors are limited to 7 or 10 items once per week depending on the availability of supplies.

 

Clothing Room

Open during specified hours or by request to supply new and used clothing to clients in need.

Computer Resource

Open to the public. Offers Internet access and basic computer orientation for job and other resource searches.

 

Art Room

This is a drop-in program that provides a non-threatening space where individuals can relax and express themselves through painting, drawing, collage, or sculpture. Professionally trained volunteers are available for one-on-one teaching.

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Community Services Outreach Program

Metropolitan's Community Services outreach programs help people in need, and this is our way of putting faith into action in the broader community. Our programs assist with food and clothing and provide counseling and referrals to appropriate community resources. Staff assist clients in moving to greater independence by helping them to access housing and employment and by providing ongoing support. The immediate objective is to help people recover their self-esteem and get back on their feet. The church's longer-term goal is to work for social justice in society.

This goal is based on the belief that outreach is fundamentally different from charity; we must address not only social problems, but also their causes.

Our programs are delivered in Metropolitan's newly renovated lower level, known as the Metropolitan Centre. And this is a centre: a centre of need, warmth and caring. Here, we not only help others, but come away amazed at how much we can grown and learn.

Outreach Committee Mission Statement

Our mission is to effectively meet the basic physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people within our community in a manner that is consistent with the values of our faith. Our Mission is to provide programs that address mental, physical and spiritual needs of all who come into our building in an effort to develop a more just community.

The Outreach Committee recognizes the creative spirituality of all people and seeks to foster its development, appreciating the richness and the diversity of the community. The Outreach Committee endeavours to reflect that diversity in its planning.

Scope and Scale of Metropolitan United's Community Services

This is not an easy time for the poor and disadvantaged in the community. Needs continue to grow and are being addressed within the church's limited resources. All of our programs and services are offered at no cost to participants. Through these many contacts Metropolitan has had a positive impact in the community.

People

Click here for a list of the dedicated staff of the Community Services team.

Getting Involved

There are many opportunities to get involved with the Community Services team, and with Out of the Cold. If you wish, take a look at the volunteer opportunities.

Monthly Reports

Monthly reports are available in the downloadable files.

 

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