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Organization:
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Afghan Association of Ontario, Canada - Toronto
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Address:
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1280 Finch Ave W Unit 205
Toronto, ON
M6J 3K6
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Location:
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Cross street: Keele St and Finch Ave W
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Hours:
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Contact organization for information
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Service Description:
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Afghan Women's Support Program -- provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
Community Services - needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
- support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
Translation and Interpretation Services - professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
- translation and revision
- immediate over the phone interpretation
Seniors Program - counselling and referral
- seniors helping seniors
Volunteer and TV Broadcasting Program Assistance- television broadcasts Friday nights and Saturdays
Youth Empowerment Program - monthly discussion group on issues such as employment, school problems
- community collaboration with police and others
- information about school choices, postsecondary education, employment
- mentorship program
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Fees:
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Vary - contact organization for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Citizens, landed immigrants, Convention refugees, and those intending to apply for landed status
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Languages:
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English * Dari * Hindi * Pashto * 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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