St. Christopher House Commemorative plaque, 1988.
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Resource ID
6150
Access
Open
Address
69 Wales Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 1J3
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1988
Historical Themes
Faith and Religion, Immigration and Multiculturalism
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1900-1953, 1954-1998
Caption
St. Christopher House Commemorative plaque, 1988.
Description
Opened on this site in 1912, St. Christopher House was the model for a series of Settlement Houses established by the Presbyterian Church across Canada in the early 1900s. The Centre was founded to alleviate some of the urban ills posed by rapid industrialization and rising immigration at a time before municipalities were active in such matters. Programmes included literacy courses, social clubs, well-baby clinics and athletic games. Over the years many social workers trained here have gone on to assume national prominence in their profession. Now located nearby, St. Christopher House continues its leading role as an innovator of community services and advocate for recent immigrants and minority groups.
Marker lat / long: 43.65286, -79.403979 (WGS84)