Toronto, ON - September 14, 2009 – Toronto Community Housing is pleased to
announce that Mitzie Hunter will assume the role of Chief Administrative Officer
effective October 19, 2009.

Ms. Hunter leaves Goodwill Industries of Toronto as the Vice-President, External
Relations and Corporate Secretary after seven years of exemplary service and leadership
effective October 2, 2009. She was the company spokesperson, responsible for leading all
aspects of Goodwill’s corporate brand strategy, marketing, government relations,
communications, issues management and corporate affairs.

“Mitzie has proven to be an effective leader and positioned Goodwill for continued
success in the future,” says Dr. Ken Connelly, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries
of Toronto. “While we regret losing Mitzie’s talent, we rejoice in the great opportunity
that this move presents for Mitzie, Toronto Community Housing and the City. Mitzie
will continue to provide service to citizens who are most vulnerable. On behalf of
everyone at Goodwill, we wish her all the best and success in her new position at Toronto
Community Housing.”

In the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer at Toronto Community
Housing, Ms. Hunter will lead the organization’s strategic and business support
functions. This will include Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic
Planning and Research. Gradually, over the next year, she will also assume responsibility
for Human Resources and Information Technology.

“Mitzie is a perfect fit for Toronto Community Housing,” says Keiko Nakamura, Acting
Chief Executive Officer. “She brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications
and planning along with her commitment to building strong communities which aligns
well with our mandate.”

Ms. Hunter is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in government
relations, corporate branding and marketing, issues management, community and
economic development, information technology, and partnerships.

Ms. Hunter is committed to building a vibrant city and is actively involved in her
community. She has held governance positions in numerous non-profit organizations
including co-chairing the Toronto City Summit Alliance (TCSA), Emerging Leaders
Network and participating in TCSA DiverseCity initiatives. She has also served on the
Board of Directors of Housing Services Inc., a subsidiary of Toronto Community
Housing, TVOntario, United Way, and the Yonge Street Mission. Ms. Hunter is a
graduate of the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management.

About Goodwill Industries of Toronto
Since 1935, Goodwill’s mission is to create work opportunities and skills development
for people facing barriers to employment, including persons with disabilities,
youth at risk, the chronically unemployed and newcomers to Canada. Our Community
Stores sell a wide variety of donated goods, the revenues from which create jobs at
Goodwill, giving people much-needed paid work experience.

About Toronto Community Housing
Toronto Community Housing is Canada’s largest social housing provide and home to
more than 164,000 tenants with low- and moderate-income – about six per cent of the
City of Toronto’s population. These families, seniors, refugees, recent immigrants and
people with special needs reside in 58,500 households in communities throughout
Toronto.

Media Contact:

Myna Kota, Manager External Relations
Tel: 416-362-4711
E-mail: marketingandcommunication@goodwill.on.ca.