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Organization:
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Working Women Community Centre - Victoria Park Hub - Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub
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Address:
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1527 Victoria Park Ave 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON
M1L 2T3
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Victoria Park Ave and Eglinton Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Some programs offered online
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Service Description:
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Neighbourhood Multiservice Centre- cross cultural focus
- employment support and partnerships
- community kitchen
- rental space for community and resident
groupspartnered programs with numerous other organizations including Toronto Public HealthHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) - in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer families
Settlement Program - formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program- information and referral, orientation, interpretation
- counselling, documentation, social assistance applications
- information and workshops
Women's Support Services - counselling and support groups available
Community development initiative
Hot desk space that can be booked for employment or training
Victoria Park Hub Lead Agency
Other services provided by partner agencies including, Family Service Toronto, Sesheme Foundation, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church, Labour Education Centre and YMCA Youth Employment
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Fees:
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Service - rental community space, working space, meeting, kitchen
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Application:
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Varies for different services -- call or drop in
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all, focus on immigrant and refugee women and their families
Residency Requirements: focus on Golden Mile area
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Languages:
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English * Farsi * Mandarin * Punjabi * Tamil * Urdu
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Language Notes:
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settlement worker
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