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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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Fully accessible - Designated parking; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | Open |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-4:30pm | |
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 groups
- partnered programs with numerous other organizations including Toronto Public Health
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) - in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer families
Settlement Services- one on one information and referral, orientation
- settlement counselling and support groups
- assistance with forms and documentation
- social assistance applications
- interpretation
- information sessions and workshops
Women's Support Services - counselling and support groups available for assaulted women
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 Centre for Inclusive Economic Opporutnity, Family Service Toronto, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church, The Neighbourhood Group 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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