BY: Charlie Fairbank
The nonprofit organization PEACH, Promoting Education and Community Health, recently celebrated its grand reopening on February 7th this year at 127 Eddystone Avenue. PEACH (Promoting Education and Community Health) has served the Jane and Finch community for over 35 years. Tiffany Ford, Interim Executive Director for PEACH, and other members of the organization have been hard at work creating an innovative multi-use space to serve the community.
Ford noted through market analysis that most multiuse spaces continue to be concentrated downtown. This makes them inaccessible to many residents, especially the north and west end. The closest multiuse space that was not located downtown would be in Vaughan. PEACH’s pricing is highly competitive compared to other multi-use spaces within the city. PEACH offers free membership for youth aged 15-25 and seniors.
PEACH offers numerous services and programs. On Tuesday mornings, there is food distribution. There is also a free legal clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays. Programs to help seniors with digital literacy exist, along with many more.
The space also has workshops from experts in various subjects that are completely free to attend. Some topics discussed included tips for developing your own business or improving your creative writing.
Office and coworking spaces are available to book. The space even has a recording studio. Another asset is that people who run virtual offices can use PEACH as their business address. Due to PEACH being a charity, those with an annual membership will receive charitable tax receipts.
With the cost-of-living crisis and people still dealing with isolation from the pandemic, having spaces where people can gather, learn, and collaborate is more important than ever. PEACH has served Jane and Finch well, and the refurbished space offers the community many exciting possibilities and opportunities.
PEACH’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Fridays. More details about the organization, their services, and upcoming events can be found on their website. https://peachtoronto.com/