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Organization:
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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The - Toronto Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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416-977-4026
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Fax:
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416-351-0510
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Address:
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247 Spadina Ave 4th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5T 3A8
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Location:
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Cross street: Spadina Ave and Dundas St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Unknown - contact organization for details
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
- free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes
Language and Skills Training- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA -- see separate entry
Community Services - programs for youth, seniors, and women
- EarlyON parenting program
- recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children
The Wellness Oasis- short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
- wellness sessions on mental and physical health
Community Engagement and Volunteering- professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
- opportunities to expand social and professional networks
- obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement
Youth Employment Services- employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
- financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
- free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
- wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all including newcomers, refugees and citizens
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Cantonese ; Mandarin
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, 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, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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2/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132825
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