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Organization:
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Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services - Toronto - Scarborough South Office - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Scarborough South
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Phone Numbers:
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416-261-4901
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Fax:
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416-261-2754
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Address:
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3225 Eglinton Ave E Unit 111
Toronto, ON
M1J 2H7
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Location:
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Cross street: Markham Rd and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Ateeya Anwari - Intake Worker
aanwari@polycultural.org
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Service Description:
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All offices are open; services are offered in person by appointment and remotely over the phone and by Zoom
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Settlement Services- assessments and referrals
- supportive counselling for youth, families and women
- wellbeing and crisis counselling
- employment services
- sessions on topics such as housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, citizenship, professional licensing and job search
- commissioner of oaths
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry- classes from Literacy to Level CLB 6
- full-time and part-time classes available
- blended hybrid service delivery
- childminding for toddler and preschool child while parents attend full-time classes
Youth Programs - after school programs for newcomer youth including Homework Club, arts and crafts and Youth Engagement Group
- summer camp
Seniors Service - increases social participation and inclusion of seniors in their communities
- activities led by seniors' leadership groups brought together from the local community
- activities include physical and mental wellness sessions such as yoga, Zumba, arts and gardening basic computer skills workshops and information sessions on topics including government benefits and filing taxes
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)- free seasonal income tax clinic for newcomers with low incomes
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information or to make an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Settlement Services: Permanent Residents, Refugee Claimants, Convention Refugees; may include other groups, contact organization for details
LINC: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees; may include other groups, contact organization for details
Senior Services: older adults 55 years and older
Seasonal Tax Clinic: newcomers with low incomes
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Languages:
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English ; Arabic ; Dari ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Tamil ; Urdu
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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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11/12/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143207
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