People need People
Help our Tyndale families rebuild their lives
After a year of social distancing, severely limited social gatherings, we are all craving human connection. Now more than ever, we need to re-establish and strengthen our connection to our neighbours and our support network. Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre re-opened last July, (with restrictions) and is providing programs in person to all our participants except seniors. Your support will help Tyndale St-Georges provide these essential human services and help our community reconnect and rebuilt their lives and support network.

People need people, it is as simple as that. As a young Mom, Zoubaida, in our Early Childhood Department shared, ‘we hope to be part of the Tyndale family for a long time, and I will never forget all the love, support and motivation they gave us.’

The pandemic and the public health guidelines that were implemented have had some unexpected and detrimental consequences that have frayed the fabric of many communities such as Little Burgundy. With a large recently immigrated population, who have weathered the pandemic with little to no extended family, struggling with language, cultural, and financial issues and an acute sense of isolation, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has been a refuge.
Zoubaida, an Asylum Refugee Claimant and Tyndale participant, and her two girls, Sofia and Chloe (below) shares her experience as a new member of the Tyndale family.
‘My eldest daughter Sofia (age 4) joined Tyndale’s Early Childhood Department in November… and my youngest daughter, Chloe (age 1) joined this spring semester. Both girls are extremely happy and excited to be part of the program. As an Asylum Refugee Claimant, my children had no access to nursery school. Tyndale did not just help us … they showed us that good people do exist and that there is goodness in the world.

The girls lived the Christmas spirit thanks to Tyndale
St-Georges. I will never ever forget the looks on the girls’ faces when they saw the gifts they received. I am so grateful for the Christmas gift basket of groceries that we also received, it was so hard to be away from my family and support system, but I was able to manage because of the support from Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre.

Tyndale is helping the girls adapt and they have helped me (through the Parenting Group) by providing me a place to share all the ups and downs of parenthood. Whenever I need guidance, I reach out to Tyndale
St-Georges. We hope to be part of the Tyndale family for a long time, and I will never forget all the love, support and motivation they gave us.’
Tyndale St-Georges’ Early Childhood Department has been in place for over 20 years and offers educational support for the families with young children ages 0-5. In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, the Early Childhood Department focuses on the power of play, storytelling, and early stimulation as well as nurturing secure attachment with caregivers to foster healthy childhood development. Typically, approximately 75 children (often accompanied by their parents) are presented with many learning opportunities, including language acquisition, socialization, fine and gross motor skill development, and early literacy which significantly improves their school readiness. All Early Childhood activities provide children and their parents from different cultures the opportunities to bond, communicate and grow as a community, and to feel a strong sense of belonging.

The families served by the Tyndale St-Georges’ Early Childhood Department represent 45 different countries and languages, creating a diverse mosaic of experience and knowledge. Tyndale St-Georges plays an active and significant role in contributing to better futures for the children who participate in the Early Childhood Department and much needed support for their families.

Communities and Community Centres play an important role in every aspect of our lives. Being a part of a community helps us feel safe, secure, and united, especially during a crisis. This is what Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has been doing for over 90 years; providing residents of Little Burgundy with social and academic support and fostering a strong sense of belonging through programs that inform, empower, unite, and reinforce well-being.

The pandemic has provided us the opportunity to better understand our essential human needs. We are grateful that technology enabled the continuation of services for some of our programs. However, the truth is that technology alone is not the panacea for a future crisis. People need people. Studies have shown that in-person services especially in education and social services are more effective than virtual services, the magic is in the human connection.
Visit us virtually through this video below.
Tyndale St-Georges' programs strengthen family bonds, educate, and offer valuable community information, connect families in the neighbourhood and improve the well-being of participants. Your support of Tyndale St-George’s youth programs will ensure that these young families have the community and academic support they need for the healthy development of the next generation.

Your ongoing generosity is the reason Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre continues to change the lives of thousands of families, like Zoubaida’s. Please continue to help us uplift the Little Burgundy community, with your gift today. You can donate online here, or by sending your contribution by mail. We can’t thank you enough.

Yours gratefully,
Shauna Joyce,
Executive Director
Trish Gardham,
Director, Fund Development
P. S. The magic of your generosity is that it profoundly changes lives and uplifts humanity. Please consider giving to Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre today. 
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Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre focuses on creating opportunities that empower residents to confront and move through life’s challenges by providing new tools and resources and a supportive network. Life-long learning has been central to our mission, which is why we offer early childhood programs for tots and parents, after school programs for children, high school perseverance programs for teens, life-skills training for adults and a seniors program to help our elders stay connected and engaged. Our aim is to ensure that each member of our community has the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to flourish and thrive, and realize their potential. Tyndale St. Georges Community Centre is at the heart of Little Burgundy, and we believe our programs build a strong, diverse, healthy and empowered community.