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Friendly Connections

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248 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2
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416-532-7586 ext 146
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Fax: 416-532-8739
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iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * program times vary

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults (55 years of age or over) and adults with disabilities, who live alone

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Area Served

North to Bloor St, south to Lake Ontario, west to Roncesvalles Ave and east to Yonge St, including Toronto Islands

Description of Services

Volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
  • volunteers promote companionship and support through one-on-one home visits and/or other regular phone calls to seniors in the community
  • program participants engage in social media activities to connect with family members and to broaden their network of friends and support systems
  • provided in several languages depending on volunteer resources available
  • facilitation of language learning and social clubs and special celebrations
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2026: Suggest an edit
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