The Children & Youth department at Dixon Hall has been offering summer camp and youth programs to the Regent Park neighbourhood and surrounding areas for 40 years. Our young community members join our programs at various points during their youth or adolescence, and often choose to stay involved in the community right into adulthood.
This year’s Impact Report celebrates the accomplishments and milestones achieved by our clients, volunteers, staff and community, and by our agency overall. In our report you’ll learn about Dixon Hall’s departments and services; program developments in the community; the inspiring journeys of clients and volunteers; and have a glimpse into our early efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today we are honored to celebrate Audrey Campbell’s 100th birthday! This celebration will be quite different from festivities in the past, but that won’t stop Audrey from living her 100th birthday to the fullest.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on Dixon Hall and the many community agencies we work with in the city. No one could have imagined the health crises, the economic turmoil, the stress placed on systems across the city and beyond. And, yet, through this dark time, moments of light and warmth have shone through.
As closures of services and businesses were mandated in the city of Toronto earlier this year, Dixon Hall Music School adapted quickly to ensure continued support for its young musical community.