PARKDALE ACTIVITY-RECREATION CENTRE (TORONTO)
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Mission Statement
We work with people who live with mental health and substance use challenges. They may also struggle with issues related to poverty such as houselessness and food insecurity. We have a drop-in centre with social, art and recreation activities, and offer a wide range of services and programs including housing, financial, employment and outreach support. The simple act of walking through our doors is what makes a person a PARC member – choosing to give back, create and grow is how members contribute and build community.
About This Cause
In the Heart of Parkdale for over 40 Years. PARC began in 1977 when a group of volunteers observed the large number of adults living in Parkdale rooming and boarding houses. Many were survivors of the psychiatric system, had little money, few family contacts and no real place to go and connect with peers. On March 17th 1980 PARC opened its doors as a pilot community mental health program. Our passion for providing member-driven programming, employment, food security, social space and safe supportive affordable housing, has evolved and grown to meet our members’ needs for over 40 years. Our Vision Everyone living with dignity and safety, with enough resources to explore and achieve their potential. Our Values Respect | Dignity | Inclusion | Compassion | Caring | Kindness | Trust