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St. Christopher House Commemorative plaque, 1988. 

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Resource ID

6150

Access

Open

Credit Line

Heritage Toronto

Date of Creation

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.

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Heritage Toronto

Historical Themes

Faith and Religion, Immigration and Multiculturalism

Time Period

1900-1953, 1954-1998

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St. Christopher House Commemorative plaque, 1988.

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