SCOC celebrates 40 years with a refreshed logo.
Category: History
1997 – Foundation is Created
St. Clair O’Connor Community Foundation is created to fund programs and services which support seniors and families in their pursuit of life-long learning and meaningful participation in inclusive, intergenerational communities.
1983 – Doors Open
SCOC’s doors open, welcoming seniors and families into an intergenerational community.
1981 – Ground-breaking Ceremony
St. Clair O’Connor Community is incorporated and the ground-breaking ceremony is held November 1st.
1980s
Paul Willison Motors sells the property at St. Clair Avenue East and O’Connor Drive at a below-market rate because Willison believes in the vision of a nonprofit housing community.
1970s
Danforth Mennonite Church creates outreach programs for seniors in East York including Meals on Wheels delivery, home visitations and a drop-in centre.
Danforth Mennonite Church establishes a Seniors’ Housing Committee and Toronto United Mennonite Church conducts a survey of seniors to determine needs. The two churches form a Steering Committee.