Working Women Community Centre - Victoria Park Hub - Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-750-9600

Fax:

416-750-9606

Website:

www.workingwomencc.org

Address:

1527 Victoria Park Ave 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON
M1L 2T3

Location:

Cross street: Victoria Park Ave and Eglinton Ave E

Accessibility Notes:

Fully accessible - Designated parking; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Some programs offered online

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Service - rental community space, working space, meeting, kitchen

Application:

Varies for different services - call or drop in

Eligibility / Target Population:

Open to all, focus on immigrant and refugee women and their families

Residency Requirements: focus on Golden Mile area

Languages:

English ; Farsi ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu

Language Notes:

settlement worker

Area Served:

Greater Toronto Area