A Legacy of Care

Vita Manor began in 1989 as a project to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Peel Regional Catholic Women’s League (C.W.L.). A committee composed of representatives from the C.W.L. and the Knights of Columbus #5523, John F. Kennedy Council (JFK Council), was formed to explore the creation of a maternity resource centre in Dufferin-Peel.

In 1990, the organization was officially named Vita Manor, and by 1991, it attained charitable status. Thanks to two successful dinner dance fundraisers and a generous pledge from the JFK Council to donate $200,000 over five years, Vita Manor purchased a house at 34 Vantage Circle in Mississauga on October 31, 1992.

After careful consideration, the board of directors decided to change its operational focus, discontinuing the residential service and selling the house in 2008. This shift allowed Vita to expand into broader youth support and programming. Concurrently, the organization was renamed Vita Centre. In December 2010, Vita Centre relocated to its current location at 75 Watline Avenue in Mississauga.

Today, Vita Centre supports over 756 vulnerable parents with children aged 0-6 in the Peel Region. Through comprehensive counselling services and supportive programs, we empower parents to make positive decisions, connect them with valuable community resources, and assist them in completing their education. Our parenting classes and workshops equip families with essential skills and knowledge, while we provide vital items like diapers, formula, and baby gear to ease the parenting journey.

As the need for resources for vulnerable parents in Peel Region continues to grow, Vita Centre is evolving to meet these challenges. We are deeply grateful for the community’s ongoing support and continue to rely on your help now more than ever.