Our Vision.
A healthy, engaged community where everyone can find care, connection and belonging.
About Us
Our Story
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a respected multi-service agency located in Toronto’s West End.
Since 1985 we have helped community members to stay healthy, build their capacity, increase their wellbeing, deepen their sense of belonging, and become more resilient through our supports.
We believe every person is capable of taking responsibility for their own wellbeing. For this reason we create all of our programs and services in partnership with those we serve.
Our Centre is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. To learn more about what this means, view our Accessibility Policies
About Our Neighbourhood
Located in the north of downtown Toronto's west end, our community is diverse and dynamic.
Every day we see individuals, families, service agencies, faith groups, community associations, small businesses, schools, and social clubs make our vibrant community the best it can be.
At the same time some of these community members struggle with poverty, face a lack of opportunity, and have trouble accessing the services they need. Many newcomers, people without status in Canada, racialized groups, and other vulnerable populations encounter barriers accessing healthcare, education, employment, legal protection, social support, and housing.
We work with the people who struggle with these issues by offering them a space that meets their needs and equips them with the tools they need to thrive.
Safe and healthy neighbourhoods thrive when we reduce personal, social, and economic inequalities for individuals and families across the city. Our work is grounded in our community but its impacts are felt far beyond our catchment borders.
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Community Demographics
81K
people live in the neighbourhoods that make up our catchment
46%
of catchment area residents are first-generation immigrants
21%
of our Health Centre clients are uninsured
31%
of the catchment are visible minorities
14%
of residents over the age of 25 have education less than Grade 9
17%
of residents are classified as low-income
34%
of of tenant households are paying 30% or more of their income in rent
What is a Community Health Centre?
Community Health Centres (CHCs) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health and health promotion programs for individuals, families and communities.
We are governed by a community-elected Board of Directors, which helps us reflect the needs of the community we are a part of.
Our Mission and Values
Our Mission
To improve the health of our community by providing integrated, responsive programs and services along the continuum of care and life. We work with our community as partners and focus on equity for people who experience systemic barriers to access.
Our Values
Collaboration.
We work across and beyond our organization to leverage expertise to support and meet our community’s needs.
Compassion.
We bring care and mutual respect to all the work that we do. Our interactions are grounded in empathy and dignity.
Equity.
We use a population-based approach to address systemic barriers faced by members of our community. We foster an inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment.
Person-Centred.
We support client choice and joint-decision making. We prioritize their voice in planning and our responses to community needs and emergent trends.
Quality.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and strive for sustainable, impactful programs that deliver the outcomes we want to achieve. We bring openness and curiosity to learning, improvement and building on honest self-reflection.
Well-Being.
We believe that everyone has the right to achieve a sense of emotional, physical and social well-being.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.
Maya Angelou
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Our 2026-2031 Strategic Plan identifies three pillars we will prioritize to enhance our impact
STRATEGIC PILLAR #1: Grow organizational excellence and adaptability
Our people are our strength. We will sharpen our internal processes and approaches to enhance our community’s experiences and outcomes.
Priorities
1. Build our capacity and resilience
2. Optimize organizational effectiveness towards impact
3. Champion an engaged work environment with a growth mindset
STRATEGIC PILLAR #2: Lead system change to advance belonging, inclusion, and access
We will be an integral player in our sector, connecting and driving system integration and change. Leveraging our knowledge and deepening relationships, we will make connections to facilitate upstream changes to create positive impacts for our community.
Priorities
1. Explore and deepen strategic partnerships
2. Provide leadership to sectoral community health planning and coordination
3. Use our voice to amplify impact and enhance visibility
STRATEGIC PILLAR #3: Further our commitment to quality, integrated, person-centred care
We will continue to be the heart of the community, identifying and responding to evolving community needs while centring our values and our commitment to serving those who face barriers. We will deliver integrated, person-centred programs and services along the continuum of people’s lives.
Priorities
1. Promote a consistent culture and approach
2. Continue to identify and respond to emergent community needs
3. Enhance integrated care across populations
