Nankind

Record #: BAR3558
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Jan 2024

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 Karen Leung, Child Life Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: karen@nankind.com
Volunteer Coordinator Monika Horca, Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Engagement Specialist; Phone: 416-730-0025; Email: volunteer@nankind.com

Site Information

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

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Childcare support program for cancer patients.

  • four hours per week of free in-home relief child care provided by volunteers with experince in specialized grief and bereavement support
  • provide support programs for parents with cancer. Programs include, Homework Club, Fun in a Box, weekly support groups and summer camp fund
  • virtual support programs also available, including children's programs and weekly cancer group support for moms
Hours

Childcare 4 hours per week, program hours vary
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

Agency and Service Names

Former Name Nanny Angel Network

Agency Information

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2009
Funding Fundraising ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories In Home Child Care ~ Cancer