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Organization:
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Afghan Association of Ontario, Canada - Toronto
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Phone Numbers:
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416-744-9289
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Address:
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1280 Finch Ave W Unit 205
Toronto, ON
M6J 3K6
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Location:
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Cross street: Keele St and Finch Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible
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Hours:
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Contact organization for information
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Public Contacts:
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Hayat Ahmadzai - Executive Director
Dost Yar - Board Director- Finance Officer
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Service Description:
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Afghan Women's Support Program -- provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
Community Services - needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
Translation and Interpretation Services - professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- translation and revision
- immediate over the phone interpretation
Seniors Program - counselling and referral
- seniors helping seniors
Volunteer and TV Broadcasting Program Assistance- television broadcasts Friday nights and Saturdays
Youth Empowerment Program - monthly discussion group on issues such as employment, school problems
- community collaboration with police and others
- information about school choices, postsecondary education, employment
- mentorship program
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Fees:
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Vary - contact organization for information
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Application:
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Apply in person
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Citizens, landed immigrants, Convention refugees, and those intending to apply for landed status
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Languages:
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English ; Dari ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Urdu
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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3/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132334
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