New Circles Community Services is an innovative agency, driven by volunteers, that offers free clothing services, community referrals and skills building programs in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Victoria Village neighbourhoods. Established just 10 years ago by Cindy Blakely, New Circles has grown rapidly. We now serve 11,000 individuals annually and distribute an estimated 200,000 items of clothing.

All of our clients have very limited income; most are new to Canada and many are refugees. They face complex social and economic challenges, including resettlement to Canada, health issues, abuse, trauma, and addiction. New Circles offers a safe space to receive free services, in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment that embraces the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of all those that walk through our door.

Our services help individuals and families meet basic needs and develop skills and social connectionsto help them to fulfill their life aspirations in Canada. They include:

Clothing Service (GLOW - Gently Loved Outfits to Wear) - retail-style clothing bank, plus Teen Shopping, annual Prom Boutique, and Seniors Mobile Malls in local retirement residences
Community Gift-Giving: Holiday Angel Program
Volunteer Program: More than 150 individuals help to deliver our clothing services; many are clients seeking to strengthen skills, expand social networks and gain workplace experience
Social Programs: Friendship Circle and Peer Language Training
Employment Training: Industry-certified, hands-on training in retail, customer service, and business office skills, offered in partnership with Centennial College, the Retail Council of Canada and the Labour Education Centre

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