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Organization:
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Parkdale Intercultural Association - Toronto - 1257 Queen St W - Main Office - Parkdale Intercultural Association, Main Location
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Address:
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1257 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
M6K 1L5
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Location:
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Cross street: Dufferin St and Queen St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking close to entrance
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, also Tue, Thu 5 pm-8:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Settlement Program - needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with government applications and form filling
- citizenship classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Newcomers from the Ukraine who came to Canada via the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can also receive settlement services
Employment Support Services- assessment and employment counselling
- job search training, resume preparation, workshops
- referral to employment centres
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
Newcomer Youth Program - social, educational and recreational services
- information and outreach
- employment assistance
- peer tutoring - suspended until further notice
- youth leadership development
Income Tax Support- year round income tax clinic by appointment for individuals and families with low incomes
- seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
Educational and Cultural Activities- workshops and information on Canadian culture and multicultural diversity
- annual events and recognition of global celebrations
- anti-racism and access and equity programs
- community events, festivals and celebrations
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Application:
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Drop in or call for appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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LINC Program -- permanent residents/landed immigrants or Convention refugees
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Languages:
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English * Amharic * Cantonese * Hindi * Hungarian * Mandarin * Nepali * Polish * Punjabi * Sinhalese * Spanish * Tamil * Tibetan * Tigrinya * Ukrainian * Vietnamese
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Old Toronto)
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