ABOUT US
Our Story
Former Minister of Health Deb Matthews with MPP Scarborough-Guildwood Mitzie Hunter along with CEO Jeanie Joaquin and staff at the 629 Markham Road Clinic.
Originally founded as West Hill Community Services in 1977, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is one of the most established and comprehensive community health organizations in the province. The organization owes its beginnings to 13 community agencies, a core group of community leaders and countless volunteers who identified emerging health and social needs within Scarborough.
After incorporating and acquiring not-for-profit status, SCHC built on the initial services of our Meals-on-Wheels, home support, transportation and family support programs. After a successful rebranding campaign, we employ over 155 staff, engage over 650 volunteers and operate 38 distinct and integrated services across 11 sites that work together to improve the health of our community. We provide medical assistance through our clinics, are involved in a growing youth program and have a multitude of social support programs including a food bank.
In order to remain a client-centred, integrated, engaged and proactive organization, we’ve continued to work closely with our community members, foster partnerships with initiatives that address pressing needs while setting new standards of excellence. We work tirelessly to offer programs and opportunities that profoundly impact the health of the communities we serve.
After incorporating and acquiring not-for-profit status, SCHC built on the initial services of our Meals-on-Wheels, home support, transportation and family support programs. After a successful rebranding campaign, we employ over 155 staff, engage over 650 volunteers and operate 38 distinct and integrated services across 11 sites that work together to improve the health of our community. We provide medical assistance through our clinics, are involved in a growing youth program and have a multitude of social support programs including a food bank.
In order to remain a client-centred, integrated, engaged and proactive organization, we’ve continued to work closely with our community members, foster partnerships with initiatives that address pressing needs while setting new standards of excellence. We work tirelessly to offer programs and opportunities that profoundly impact the health of the communities we serve.
