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Organization:
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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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Intersection:
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Dufferin St and Queen St W
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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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Executives:
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Michael Nguyen - Executive Director
416-536-1783
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Service Description:
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Settlement Program and Newcomer Settlement Program -- needs assessment and referral, information and orientation * translation and interpretation * assistance with government applications and form filling * citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies in partnership * drivers licence written test preparation classes * computer 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
Employment services * drop-in resource centre * referral to employment centres * job search training * resume preparation * workshops * access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
Newcomer Youth Program -- social, educational and recreational services * information and outreach * employment assistance * peer tutoring * leadership development * in partnership with Parkdale Community Information Centre, 1303 Queen St W
Educational and cultural activities * year round income tax clinic for up to 10 years past by appointment, seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House * anti-racism and access and equity programs * community events, festivals
Child Minding Training Program in partnership with Four Villages Community Health Centre, Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre, and Queen West Community Health Centre
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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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Open to all * LINC Program -- permanent residents/landed immigrants or Convention refugees
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Languages:
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English * Chinese (Cantonese) * Chinese (Mandarin) * Hindi * Hungarian * Japanese * Nepali * Polish * Punjabi * Spanish * Tamil * Tibetan * Vietnamese
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Old Toronto)
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