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Organization:
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Toronto - Bathurst-Finch Hub - Kababayan Multicultural Centre - North York
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Address:
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540 Finch Ave W Rooms 117, 119
Toronto, ON
M2R 1N7
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Location:
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Cross street: Bathurst St and Finch Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Service Description:
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Centre offers settlement, employment, supportive counselling and other services to newcomers, youth, families, women, and seniors. Services are delivered both in-person and virtually.
Settlement Services - information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
Employment/Career Services - employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
Youth and Family Support- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
Community Support for Women- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
Community Support for Seniors- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Serves permanent residents, Convention refugees, work permit holders/temporary foreign workers, live-in caregivers, international students, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens
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Languages:
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English * Hindi * Nepali * Spanish * Tagalog
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Area Served:
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Toronto, Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, and York Census Division
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