new circles

"For a jobless person, it's a great financial support. I get casual clothes as well as clothes that I need for job interviews."

It is our strong belief at New Circles that everyone deserves decent and presentable attire. Along with food and shelter, clothing is essential - having presentable clothing helps to build self esteem and confidence. Despite the importance of clothing, it is often times the last thing many new and low income Canadians can afford.

• We stock only new and gently used clothing. We have a wide range of clothing from underwear and socks to coats, sneakers and winter boots. We have clothing for children, teens, adults and seniors. When you come in, you may shop for your entire family.
• In addition to clothing, we carry household linens like sheets, blankets, table cloths, and towels.

To book your clothing appointment today, please call our office at 416-422-2591

• Seniors are underserved by many social service agencies because they are most likely to have mobility and transportation limitations. New Circles recognizes that seniors need our help, but may not be in a position to visit us. To meet their needs, we have developed a travelling clothing program.
• This is an outreach project. New Circles sets up a mall-like environment in various low-income seniors' buildings to provide clothing and accessories to the residents. It is a big hit amongst the residents and meets a great need.
• In addition to clothing, we provide sheets, blankets, table cloths, and towels.

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The Santa Sac program, an offshoot based on the success of Holiday Angel, provides holiday gifts for seniors, who are so often forgotten in this child and family-oriented season.

“Regardless of the materialistic value of the gifts – you have a given us a spiritual boost. The value of the act cannot be described in words.”

• Hard working crews of volunteers from Timothy Eaton Memorial Church and Grace Church on the Hill create 125 Santa Sacs for elderly men and women early in December.
• New Circles delivers these in Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park and Victoria Village to seniors with limited resources or support.
• It is a pleasure to see their excitement and big smiles when they receive a sac full of new reading material, warm clothing, personal items and holiday treats.
• It is often the only gift that they will receive. Your financial donation or any gift in kind would be
  appreciated as we grow this successful program.

"New Circles has helped me a lot by making my child feel more comfortable at school."

• In the Holiday Angel Program, selected families are matched with donor individuals and groups. The donors provide basic necessities as gifts to the families based on their individual needs.
• Gifts include new clothing, groceries and household items, that could not otherwise be purchased by the families. The Holiday Angel Program fosters values of caring and philanthropy throughout the community.

Become a Holiday Angel!

• Our volunteer program is a unique feature of New Circles and an integral part of who we are. Volunteers have made up the majority of our workforce right from the beginning and continuously contribute so much to the day-to-day operation and development of our organization.

Click here to find out more about our Volunteer program and how you might get involved.

• As part of our mission to help people in need in their day-to-day lives, we collaborate with other community based organizations to connect individuals and families with the right services for their needs

Click here to view a list of our partners.

• New Circles is proud to host community programs that foster our core values. These programs include:
• Living and Learning with Baby – This 5 week group program offered through the City of Toronto, supports new parents in enhancing their parenting capacity and building support systems.
• Space is limited. If you are interested in registering, please call our offices at 416-422-2591 and ask to speak with Mariela.
• Free Legal Consultation – Confidential appointments are offered to clients of New Circles, Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services and Flemingdon Health Centre on various legal issues. Support areas include Children’s Aid matters, divorce, custody, child support, spousal support and mediation. This is an ongoing monthly service provided by New Circles.
• To learn more about these two programs, please click here.
• In addition to these programs, New Circles offers much needed community meeting space to the Needlework Guild of Canada – Toronto Chapter and the Senior’s Support Network.
• For more information on these programs or to discuss a community partnership opportunity, please contact us at info@newcircles.ca.

• During prom season, New Circles runs a ‘Prom Boutique’, where local students can select formal dresses, accessories and shoes for their upcoming prom at no cost. This program ensures that the financial costs of purchasing these items, does not inhibit students from attending a milestone event.
• New Circles will begin collecting formalwear for boys and girls beginning January 2012 for the 2012 Prom Season. To donate gently used dresses, suits and accessories or to organize a Prom Clothing Drive in your community please contact Nita at nita@newcircles.ca

• New Circles works extensively with community agencies through providing quality referrals to our clients.
• We strongly believe that through working together, we can not only strengthen the capacity of the social services sector, but also build healthy, vibrant communities.
• We are constantly seeking to develop relationships with other agencies to increase our knowledge of programs and services in Toronto. To learn more about our current network, please click here.
• To discuss collaboration opportunities or book a mutually beneficial information meeting, please contact Mariela at (416)-422-2591 or mariela@newcircles.ca.