AccessPoint on Danforth
AccessPoint on Danforth (APOD) is a multiservice Community Hub that serves as residents of the Taylor-Massey neighbourhood, which includes Crescent Town, Teesdale, Secord-Lumsden and Dawes Road.
The Hub operates on a shared services model in a 14500 sq. ft. facility. The APOD hub offers services in an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome without prejudice or stereotyping. The Hub offers a number of services and organizes programs, workshops, and events for local residents. Different agencies provide services on-site:
- Access Alliance
- Neighbourhood Group (Action for Neighbourhood Change)
- COTA
- East York East Toronto Family Resources
For more information about upcoming programs click here to view events at AccessPoint on Danforth.
The Hub has opened new doors of opportunities and possibilities for all of the agencies based at this facility. Being under one roof allows agencies to improve inter-agency referrals thus simplifying service experience for clients. The Hub also offers an incubation space for new ideas to flourish. It encourages local entrepreneurial residents to see the world as a more optimistic place with new opportunities and room for nurturing creative talents.