Nankind

Record #: BAR3558
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2025
Last Full Update: 24 Mar 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Free support through a community of Volunteer Angels, referral partners and sponsors for families who have a parent with a cancer diagnosis

Programs include:

  • Child care support program for cancer patients - four hours per week of free in-home child care relief provided by volunteers with experience in specialized grief and bereavement support
  • Homework Club, Fun in a Box, weekly support groups and summer camp fund
  • Virtual support programs for children and weekly cancer group support for moms
  • Meal support - home delivered healthy and delicious prepared meals, contact for eligibility criteria

Service Details

Hours

Program hours vary<br />
Childcare 4 hours per week
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Parents who have received a cancer diagnosis, who are receiving treatment or are receiving palliative care with children under 16 years of age 
Guardians of children under 16 years of age whose parent has died of cancer within the last year.
Application

Call or email
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
1000 Sheppard Ave W, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M3H 2T6
Intersection Allen Rd and Sheppard Ave W
Physical Access Not Applicable - Service provided in client's home

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-730-0025
E-Mail info@nankind.com
Website nankind.com
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NankindCanada/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nankindca/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nankind 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nankindca 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRGcqOE1gELFQMiP4wZ9Og
Primary Contact Carol Leung, Child Life Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: carol@nankind.com
Alternate Contact Monika Horca, Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: volunteer@nankind.com