Our work
Programs, projects, and research that create real change.
Every program we run is free, culturally grounded, and led by community. We serve newcomers, women of colour, seniors, and low-income individuals across Scarborough and east Toronto.
600+
People reached annually
4
Core program areas
Programs and services
What we deliver
Six free programs covering the full spectrum of community needs — from settlement support to food security to leadership development.
Newcomers
Wellness and Mental Health
Migration is one of life’s most significant transitions — andit carries real emotional weight. Isolation, grief for home,financial stress, and cultural adjustment affect the mentalhealth
Resume Review and Job Readiness Program
Getting a job in Canada often means translating your internationalexperience into a format Canadian employers recognise. Our freeresume review service provides personalized, bilingual feedbackon your
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
Many newcomers arrive in Canada with little familiarity withCanadian banking, credit scores, tax systems, or governmentbenefit programs. Our monthly bilingual workshops break thesetopics down in
Women's empowerment
Wellness and Mental Health
Migration is one of life’s most significant transitions — andit carries real emotional weight. Isolation, grief for home,financial stress, and cultural adjustment affect the mentalhealth
Seniors
Senior Wellness Circles
Loneliness and social isolation are among the biggest health risks facing newcomer seniors. Our weekly wellness circles create a consistent, welcoming space where seniors gather,
Wellness and Mental Health
Migration is one of life’s most significant transitions — andit carries real emotional weight. Isolation, grief for home,financial stress, and cultural adjustment affect the mentalhealth
Food Security and Community Nutrition Program
No one in our community should go hungry. EHDS Canada connectsnewcomers, seniors, and low-income families with food banks,community meals, and emergency food assistance across Toronto—
Equity programs
Financial Empowerment Seminar
EHDS Canada is integrating financial empowerment resources directly into our existing culturally responsive programming. We help participants understand Canadian financial systems, complete important forms, access