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Program:
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One To One Mentoring Program
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Address:
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2100 Ellesmere Rd, Suite 245
Toronto, ON
M1H 3B7
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Intersection:
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Markham Rd and Ellesmere Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Building has accessible washroom, an automatic door opener and a lever door handle
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Hours:
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Admin hours Mon-Thu 9am-5pm * Fri 9am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Provides trained volunteer mentors on a one to one basis to women in transition (e.g. leaving an abusive situation, building English conversation skills) for a period of 6 months to a year * supportive mentors assist women to increase their support system, to break their isolation, and to be more in charge of their lives.
Literacy/English conversation mentors assist women to improve their writing, reading and numeric skills.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women 18 years and older, including newcomers who are moving away from abuse, poverty and isolation * special program off-site for women 13-19 years * outreach to women with disabilities and young women
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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