Located at 1800 Weston Road, Frontlines is a youth organization serving ages 6 to 29. We provide leadership skills, homework clubs, culinary programs, health education, summer camps, catering services, & much more. Frontlines is where young people thrive!
Frontlines addresses the pressing needs of children and youth in Weston and surrounding communities. Through inclusive initiatives, we amplify their voices and empower them to achieve their fullest potential.
We are youth informed and youth driven. We amplify youth voice through the inclusion of their lived experience and leadership in our planning and decision making
We are committed to innovative programming that addresses the unique and changing needs of youth
We build community by inviting all stakeholders to be a vital part of the growth and development of our community’s children and youth
We believe in meeting young people where they are and walking with them on their journey. We empower youth to navigate barriers & build upon strengths to reach their fullest potential
We celebrate all individuals, we value diversity, treat everyone with respect, and work to ensure equitable access to opportunities
We are good stewards of our resources and maintain a commitment to integrity and excellence in our operations, programs, partnerships, and resources
Frontlines opened its doors to children and youth in Weston, offering them a safe place to hang out away from the streets. The program began as a drop-in centre that focused primarily on music. Since then, Frontlines has grown by offering a variety of programs to hundreds of children and youth from Weston and surrounding neighborhoods.
In 1986, Frontlines opened its doors at Weston and Wilby.
From 1985 until 2000 Frontlines was staffed and run by Youth for Christ. After which the Weston Baptist church took over running the church.
Frontlines holds its very first annual general meeting for the director, founders, partners, and donors.
The first Director and Founder of the original community centre was Tim Huff. He saw a need and approached the Weston Park Baptist Church and Youth For Christ (Youth Unlimited Toronto) to partner in establishing the drop-in centre.
The church bought 1844 Weston Road and moved Frontlines there from its location at Weston and Wilby.
It’s official! Weston Frontlines Center was incorporated in June.
New charitable number was effective March of this year, separate from the church. This helped Frontlines grow by offering a variety of programs to hundreds of children and youth from Weston and surrounding neighborhoods.
Frontlines is shared with the Weston Area Emergency Support (WAES) food bank which provides assistance for many of the families that participate in our programs. The property is owned by the Weston Park Baptist Church. We now have a satellite location at 1765 Weston Road.
Frontlines is shared with the WAES food bank which provides assistance for many of the families that participate in our programs. The property is owned by the Weston Park Baptist Church. We now have a satellite location at 1765 Weston Road.
Some things don’t change. Frontlines continues to be known in the community as a haven for children and youth, and a place that welcomes everyone.
Our vision is that our communities will transform so that all children and youth can have safe and inclusive space(s) to grow, develop, and achieve health, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
On the Frontlines of Crisis was an enriching experience where I learned valuable skills that can be applied in the work place as well in our personal lives. The program was engaging and provided many different areas of training that have helped me grow professionally.Jessica
Frontlines is like a home. Every one with smiling faces and it has been great working in the kitchen.Danielle
Frontlines Weston youth programs and community engagement would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. So, thank you to the many individuals, organizations, foundations, elected officials and businesses that make our work possible.