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Organization:
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YMCA of Greater Toronto - Newcomers - Toronto - Barrett Centre - Barrett YMCA Centre for Newcomers to Canada
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Address:
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365 Bloor St E 1800A
Toronto, ON
M4W 3L4
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Location:
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Cross street: Sherbourne St and Bloor St E
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-2 pm
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Service Description:
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Services to help and support immigrants begin their new lives in Canada
Settlement Information and Referral- information on topics such as essential government documents and benefits, immigration and citizenship, employment and job search, access to trades and professions, foreign credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
- settlement information sessions in various locations
- monthly webinars
- guest speaker series
- Newcomer Network
- access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone; computer area
- settlement resource library
- English conversation circle
Library Settlement Partnerships - outreach program at Toronto Reference Library- settlement information and referral
- Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) - group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks, trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral- Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours and build leadership, language, communication and social skills
- workshops and activities for parents and youth
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Application:
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Register online or come in person; no appointment needed
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers (landed immigrants and Convention refugees)
Newcomer Youth Services : landed immigrants and Convention refugees 13-24 years
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Languages:
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English * Czech * Dari * Farsi * Hebrew * Hindi * Indonesian * Mandarin * Punjabi * Russian * Spanish * Urdu
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Area Served:
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Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, York Census Division, and Greater Toronto Area
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