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Nankind

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Record #: BAR3558
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Jan 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 416-730-0025
E-Mail info@nankind.com
Website nankind.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NankindCanada/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nankindca/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nankind
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/nankindca
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRGcqOE1gELFQMiP4wZ9Og
Primary Contact Karen Leung, Child Life Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: karen@nankind.com
Volunteer Coordinator Monika Horca, Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: volunteer@nankind.com

Addresses

Address & Map
1000 Sheppard Ave W, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M3H 2T6
Intersection Allen Rd and Sheppard Ave W
Physical Access Not Applicable - Service provided in client's home

Description

Description (Service)

Childcare support program for cancer patients.

  • four hours per week of free in-home relief child care provided by volunteers with experince in specialized grief and bereavement support
  • provide support programs for parents with cancer. Programs include, Homework Club, Fun in a Box, weekly support groups and summer camp fund
  • virtual support programs also available, including children's programs and weekly cancer group support for moms

Service Details

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Hours

Childcare 4 hours per week, program hours vary
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Parents who have received a cancer diagnosis, who are receiving treatment or are receiving palliative care with children under 16 years of age 
Guardians of children under 16 years of age whose parent has died of cancer within the last year.
Application

Call or email
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories In Home Child Care ~ Cancer
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