Merton Street

Foresters Financial, HWHC, and KABOOM! Join Forces to Construct Expansive Playground on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Volunteering, Insurance, Interim, Partnership, Housing, Life, Hope, Merton Street, Recreation, Reconciliation, Child, Irish Mental Hospital Workers' Union, Environment, Foresters Financial, Toy

This build celebrates the joys of childhood play and addresses playspace inequity—a pressing issue that disproportionately affects children of color.

Key Points: 
  • This build celebrates the joys of childhood play and addresses playspace inequity—a pressing issue that disproportionately affects children of color.
  • Every child deserves access to a safe and engaging playground, a simple joy that has, unfortunately, eluded many.
  • Interim President and CEO René Zanin thanked the volunteers and voiced his support, "Foresters Financial has always been about more than just insurance.
  • Completed in just one day, this expansive playspace features engaging music panels, a robust climbing wall, and a pair of thrilling high slides.

EllisDon Partners with Missanabie Cree First Nation for First Housing Now Indigenous-Led Site for Indigenous Seniors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Missanabie Cree First Nation, Merton Street, Nation, Housing, EllisDon, Construction, Economic development, City, Health, Management, Renewable energy

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors.
  • Located at 140 Merton Street, Toronto, the building will provide housing options for Indigenous Elders and other seniors.
  • "Providing a safe, respectful and holistic environment for our Nation's members is a foundational part of who we are as Missanabie Cree First Nation," said Chief Jason Gauthier, Missanabie Cree First Nation.
  • The City of Toronto awarded the project to the Missanabie Cree First Nation and EllisDon Community Builders based on their affordability and financial commitments, commitment to community benefits, and experience delivering supportive housing for seniors.