Our Mission

To offer neighbourhood programs and services designed to enhance the well-being of people in the context of their community, culture and environment.

By way of an adaptive service framework, the Centre fosters social interaction and mutual aid, personal growth, mental and physical health, environmental education and awareness, self-help and community participation.

The Centre practices and promotes:

• Recognition of the interdependence of individuals, families, and the community at large
• Appreciation of and sensitivity to all social and cultural groups
• Equal access, opportunities and interaction between and among all members of the community
• Initiation of new and cost efficient human service programs and projects
• Maximization of financial and human resources
• Prioritization of programs and services most essential to the well-being of individuals, families, and the community
• Ongoing research, assessment and reporting of local human needs and resources.

Our Goals

• To be the city's best human service organization providing affordable, relevant and accessible services
• To be an ideal partner for joint ventures, strategic alliances and mergers
• To be an innovative, efficient and accountable organization to better serve our community residents
• To serve the needs of our diverse community
• To advance its capacity as a learning organization with the competency to evolve and renew itself
• To effectively serve a changing and growing community with our core values

Our Values

Our Values are the guiding principles which govern the actions of the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre:

Interdependence

We believe in the interdependence of individuals, families, and the community at large.

Quality Service

We are driven by the primacy of service with dignity and respect.

Voluntarism

We promote and facilitate volunteer involvement

Equality & Access

We value and promote equality and access in the context of a pluralistic society

Advocacy 

We actively promote causes and social policy that ameliorate the quality of community life

Excellence 

We promote excellence in service of users

Leadership & Innovation

We support innovation, creativity and visionary leadership

Accountability

We operate with optimum professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness

Staff – Volunteers

We provide training and development to our staff and volunteers as they are our most valuable resource