Strengthening
our community
since 1993
100+
languages spoken by staff
19,000+
nutritious meals served monthly
125+
community partnerships
About CONC
Founded in 1993, Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service agency in West Downtown Toronto providing essential and innovative services for vulnerable community members. We provide free programs, services and supports for children, youth, adults and seniors living in poverty, including community members who are newcomers, sole-support parents, challenged by mental and physical health issues, lacking food and income security, homeless, underhoused, and experiencing other barriers to living healthy lives and participating fully in community.
Programs
We operate a men’s shelter at 973 Lansdowne Avenue, a men’s shelter at 850/854 Bloor Street West, 20 units of transitional housing, 2 hotel shelters consisting of 198 rooms, supportive housing programming and an accessible food bank at 1011 Lansdowne Avenue; a community Drop-In and Food Access Program, Seniors Community Programming, a youth centre for social enterprise and innovation, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth programming, a children’s after school, camps and special events program, a social enterprise café and catering business, and many other initiatives, events and projects for the benefit of our local communities. We are an agency that builds from the community for the community.
Ways to Give
Individual donors are key stakeholders in the success of our programs and services. Donations can be made securely on-line on our website through Canada Helps, or in person at 973 Lansdowne Avenue. You can make an undesignated gift to our agency, or you can direct your gift to any one of our programs. Please call us to speak about your giving options, or read on to find out more.
Stories from around CONC
Board Members Get Close Look at CONC’s Shelter and Housing Work
On Saturday, March 7, CONC welcomed several members of its Board of Directors for the first of two site...
CONC Partners with iFixit for Empowering Workshops
This year, Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre has been thrilled to partner with iFixit to provide fun, informative, empowering workshops...
Thank You; All Of You <3 - Sharlene's Drop-in Story
Dear Deborah, Erika, and Shania, This would have been an adorable thank you card, but there’s never not a...
The 4th Annual CONC CUP-2025 : A Day of Unity, Energy, and Unforgettable Moments!
On a beautiful summer day, clients and staff from all CONC locations gathered for one of our most highly...
Gratitude in Action: A Heartfelt Thanks to Mary Browns Chicken for Feeding the Spirit of Our Community
At CONC, our mission is to uplift and unite the community. On June 25, 2025, during our 4th Annual...
A New Chapter: G.B.’s Path to Home and Healing!
In 2022, G.B. arrived at our shelter at Bloor Street during a challenging period. Living with ongoing mental health...
Carl’s Journey of Adaptation and Strength in Later Life
Carl spent the majority of his adult life behind the wheel – an experienced, fully independent truck driver who...
Finding Safety, Support, and Strength!
In December 2023, DW a senior, was referred to the Housing Follow-up Support Program after experiencing a devastating apartment...
Michael’s Journey to Stability and Strength!
Michael’s story is one of resilience and transformation. A former construction worker, his life was upended after a serious...
JM’s Inspiring Journey!
When JM arrived in Canada seeking refuge, he faced profound trauma, uncertainty, and the challenge of navigating a new...
Breaking Barriers:
Our Integrated Approach to Delivering Care
CONC combines internal expertise and community partnerships to create an ecosystem of care for those we serve.
