Supporting Women’s Employment in West Hill

Northpine Foundation has invested in West Hill Community Support Program to single mothers in West Hill and East Scarborough enter, retain, or advance in paid employment. The initiative addresses the practical challenges women face including childcare, transportation, digital-skills gaps, housing instability, and fragmented support services.

The investment will support a single neighbourhood-based Women’s Hub, that will weekly peer gatherings, mental-health and wellness supports, parenting and financial literacy, employment planning, and a 30-laptop digital learning lab. Participants will build skills in workplace software, online applications, virtual meetings, AI productivity tools, and remote work, with chilcare and meals provided to support consistent participation.

The program also includes targeted preparation for Toronto District School Board caretaker and support-staff roles, employer referrals, onboarding assistance, and post-placement coaching. Northpine’s investment will measure success through verified employment, retention, digital-skills improvement, and housing stability.