Second Chance Foundation

Community Support Services for Women and Families

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Description
  • individual and group coaching
  • food bank, clothing and small household items
  • information and referral
  • employment and life skills training
  • entrepreneurship and mentorship (Empowerment and Coaching)
  • year-round income tax clinic
  • community thrift store
  • Hub services such as copying, printing, computer access and training
  • social events and activities

Member of Second Harvest and Helping Hands Food Donation

Eligibility
Women with low income, including marginalized, racialized, single women, seniors, and women with involvement (past or present) in criminal justice system
Residency Requirements: Steeles Ave E (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Victoria Park Ave (west) to Scarborough Pickering Townline/Rouge National Urban Park (east)
Application Process
Call, email, drop in or visit website; self referral for most programs; referral from social worker, parole officer or probation officer for clothing and small household goods
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-792-6702 ext 11
Thrift Store
416-267-6742
Web Site
https://www.thesecondchancefoundation.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
4062 Lawrence Ave E
Unit 617
Toronto, ON, M1E 4V5
Canada
Languages
English, interpreters for other languages
Contact
Aiyana Desjardines or Char Blackwood, Administrative Assistant
Executive Director
Bev Dwyer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-792-6702 ext 74
Fees
Food bank - none Income tax clinic - none for Ontario Works recipients, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients with combined income under $20,000 International students, refugees, with no income, individuals/families (maximum 2 additional dependents) with annual income under $20,000
Annual membership for our programs, one on-one coaching, Hub Services, and some training programs
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
April 11, 2026
Last Verified On
October 29, 2024
Address
3171 Eglinton Ave E, Main Fl
Toronto, ON, M1J 2G8
Cross street: Markham Rd and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibility
Parking lot ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevators ; Washroom not accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Food bank Fri 12:30 pm-5 pm Year round income tax clinic year, during tax season (Feb-May) Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm Hub Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Scarborough
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