Centre for French speaking women
Services for Victims of Violence and/or Sexual Assault
- individual counselling
- emotional support and accompaniment
Community Programs (for all francophone women)
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- sexual assault prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Services for Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Women
- settlement services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- accompaniment to settlement related appointments
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Transitional and Housing Support Program for Women who are Victims of Violence
- assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN Program
- employment preparation for all Francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
Tremplin Program
- self-employment and entrepreneurship workshops
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- accompaniment of the victim to court proceedings, if necessary
Labour market information:
- contains latest labour market statistics for Ontario, timely reports on trends and issues, labour market information for Ontario's regions and cities and links to popular and relevant labour market resources
- helps individuals and businesses make informed decisions about careers, education and employment
- helps individuals determine which occupations suit their aptitudes and interests, where the jobs are, and which occupations have the best prospects data
- helps people locate the most appropriate training and educational resources
Toronto, ON, M7A 1S5
Offers assistance to students who are creating and operating their own business.
Provides:
- start-up money to kick-off a new summer business
- advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running
Successful Summer Company applicants get:
- up to $1,500 up front to help with start-up costs
- up to $1,500 when you successfully complete the program requirements
Toronto, ON, M5V 1X1
Employment preparation
- assessment of skills, competencies, interests and experience
- labour market information
- training and work placement opportunities
- workshops on job search techniques
- resume writing support
- interview skills
- mentorship
- support during the process of developing and launching a business
Pre-departure services for immigrants -- preparation prior to arrival, after arrival and support for employment and integration in the workplace
Toronto, ON, M5B 2E5
- 8 week pottery program for women and gender diverse individuals impacted by homelessness, mental health issues or trauma
- access to creative and therapeutic classes
- creative skill building and networking
- membership in studio includes access to selling work in Studio storefront, online shops and outside festivals
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4
Employment and Career Services
- individual employment support
- job search strategies, including resume and cover letter preparation
- interview preparation and job readiness workshops
- employment resource centre -- access to computers, internet, local labour market and office equipment
Training and Skills Development
- trade and technical training -- basic carpentry, construction and skilled trades pathways
- pre-health and professional training -- classroom programs to buid prerequisites toward careers like nursing
- certification workshops -- short courses such as First Aid, CPR, food-handler, and digital literacy training
- entrepreneurship support -- 8 week program to help start a business
- digital literacy and essential skills training -- Microsoft Office, email, basic computing and career related digital skills
Education Support
- academic upgrading and GED/OSSD support -- help earning high-school equivalency or prerequisite courses for further training
- funding for books, supplies and transportation for students attending approved courses
Funding and financial assistance
- financial support for new employment -- one-time assistance after getting a job
- grants for Indigenous entrepreneurs
- employer funding programs -- subsidies for employers to hire and train Indigenous trainees
Intensive 1 year career and business development assistance to establish a path out of poverty
- career coaching
- skills development
- workshops
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Small business training and lending programs
- business plan development
- access flexible loans
- mentorship programs
- networking opportunities
Small Business Lending Program: access to low-interest loans (up to $10,000)
- mentorship and other supports
Peer Supported Startup Program:
- 8-week program business skill development program
- access to skills training, business guidance, and support of a peer network
- virtual classroom sessions and small-group mentoring
- $300 start-up grant upon program completion
Youth Small Business Program
- 8 to 10 week business skill development program
- virtual lessons and mentorship sessions
- peer co-working
- $500 start-up grant upon program completion
EnterpRISEing You:
- casual online entrepreneurship course
- 15-module course centered around business skills and business plan development
- access to a Rise business advisor upon program completion
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2
Designed to reduce administration and overhead costs by sharing space and amenities
- consulting, incubation
- variety of tenants from social, environmental and cultural sectors
TechSoup Canada: provides nonprofit organizations with information technology support including technology donations, resources and community
Other location: CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON, M5E 1G4
- pre-launch coaching and online business support to create new businesses
- financing
- mentoring and networking
- non-traditional lending criteria for loans to entrepreneurs with business plans who agree to work with mentors for up to 2 years, and are unable to raise finances from other sources
- resources and programs for former Canadian Forces personnel as well as Black, and Indigenous entrepreneurs looking to start a business
- existing youth-owned businesses may access online services
Toronto, ON, M5C 2W7
- starting a business
- financing options
- regulations
- hiring employees
- taxes
Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1
Business Inc: 8-week business development program
Start-up Visa Program (SUV): start-up entrepreneurship program for Newcomers
Business Entrepreneur Programs:
- flexible options
- business advisory support
- resources and tools appropriate to the business venture's stage of development
Skilled Trades Development:
- workshops and mentorship
- education and skills training
Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8
ACCESS Business Lab
- for aspiring entrepreneurs with business ideas
- structured and custom business training workshops
- group and one-to-one coaching
- business plan pitch and review with feedback
- weekly workshops offered virtually via Zoom
ACCESS Business Marketplace
- for graduates of the ACCESS Business Lab
- connecting businesses to local markets
- real-time sales and marketing strategy feedback from coaches
- access to business networks
Toronto, ON, M6G 1M2
Essential support
- meals and snacks
- showers and laundry facilities
- access to phone, fax and internet
Access to workshops
- literacy, financial literacy, health coping strategies
- resume writing
- help with filling out social assistance applications
- personal support for community members
- recreation and social activities
- community gatherings, field trips, arts and crafts
- volunteer opportunities
Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing
- individualized service plan
- housing starter kit
- gardening
LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Individual and group employment counselling, assessment,referral and follow up to improve employability and integration into workforce
- also offers access to job search workshops and job postings
- services for newcomers
- self-marketing, entrepreneurship and a financial literacy courses
Bizstart Entrepreneurship -- full-time, six month entrepreneurship training program helping youth start a business
- offers training in marketing, business planning, management, web design and other topics
- youth are matched with a mentor from business community
Lighthouse Project -- career exploration program offering labour market research and interview preparation
- also offers self care and stress management strategies
- 12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs
Student services -- summer and year round employment service for youth 15-30 years seeking work
- offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements
Youth Collaboration Program -- helps youth find employment through group-based employment and life skills training
- paid work experience placement may be offered upon completion of the training
YES2Trades -- pre-apprenticeship training for commercial, residential, and industrial painting trades
- 8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
- access to a 12-week job placement opportunity
This Way ONward -- retail specific pre-employment training and 10-week paid summer internships
- access to seasonal and permanent employment opportunities
Career Jumpstart -- 14-week training to complete an IBM Cybersecurity Analyst certificate
- includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills
Toronto, ON, M4J 5B9
Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs
Housing
Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole
- staffed 24 hours
- individual and group counselling, practical assistance
- referral and support to plan for release
- capacity 19
House Success Program -- case management program supporting individuals and households exiting homelessness to work towards continued housing stability
Counselling
General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues
- provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours
- programs include parenting, newcomer family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, and substance abuse
Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole
- referred clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making
- general counselling topics recommened by parole officers such as parenting, substance use behaviours and healing from abuse
Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W
Partner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
TREM Standing Strong (TREM SS), 416-924- 3708 ext 261 or ext 252 - 16 week group program for women 16-29 who identify as survivors of gender based or family violence
- trauma informed group and individual counselling
- groups available to participants 16-19 and 20-29
- clients also receive individual counselling and resource support as needed/requested during enrollment in program
- Youth Dating Violence (YDV) training and knowledge sharing opportunities to community service organizations
Employment and Community Supports
Women's Empowerment Through Business (WEB) -- trauma-informed program to promote economic security and independence for women and gender-diverse individuals through entrepreneurship training, personal development workshops and expanding peer connections
Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- supports women and men with submitting a record suspension application to the National Parole Board of Canada
- application processing fees and TTC fares covered
- virtual support to anyone living anywhere in Canada
Volunteer Led Supports
Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4 pm, assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system
- information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning
- does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf
Court Support -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system
- assistance with referrals, information and resources
- free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail
- located at 10 Armoury St and 2201 Finch Ave W courts
Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports
The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration
- provides donations such as clothing, hygiene supplies and gift cards to clients
Bingo Hall Program - provides volunteer opportunities for volunteers and clients the bingo hall to provide information about the organization while raising funds
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Athletic and Recreational programs for all age groups
Children's Programs 0 - 12 years
- EarlyOn
- Steps to Learning: preschool readiness program
- afterschool for 6 - 12 year olds
- saturday kids programs
- summer/winter/PA day camps
Disabilities programs:
- swim and social programs, including volunteer assistants for youth and adults with physical or developmental disabilities
Youth and Adult Programs:
Seniors program:
- weekly social and recreational activities
Urban agriculture:
- community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops
- nutrition program and community kitchen
- food access program
Other programs:
- rental space for public use
- seasonal income tax clinic
- special events and festivals
- rental markets for vendors
- entrepreneurship programs
Toronto, ON, M4L 1G7
Guidance to start or expand a small business, as well as connection with community partners
Free, interactive web-based courses include:
- business plan series
- marketing and sales series
- business financing series
- market research
- social media
This location is an administrative office only
Toronto, ON, M3M 2E9
Free, interactive web-based courses include:
- business plan series
- marketing and sales series
- business financing series
- market research
- social media
Toronto, ON, M9N 1V8
- immigration and sponsorship issues
- job training; business and community economic development
- anti-racism program
- health and nutrition information
- accompaniment to services; translation and interpretation
- housing referrals; legal information
- newcomer mental health advice, support and referrals
- culturally appropriate family counselling
Program Without Walls - Saturday nutrition/cooking program at various locations; volunteer opportunities
Seniors Program - nutrition, health awareness, workshops, recreation
Toronto, ON, M2N 5V7
Offers free guidance, information and tools entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses, including:
- one-on-one consultations
- business registration assistance
- reviews of both business plans and expansion plans
- information on small business funding, business permits and licenses and industry regulatory requirements
- business webinars and online training modules
- youth entrepreneurship programs, mentoring and networking opportunities (including forums and community outreach events)
Toronto, ON, M2N 6C6
General Service Provision
- all services and programs require an appointment
- services available in-person, online or by phone/email during office hours
- operating on a hybrid model, offering both online and in-person services; for more information; check organisation's website
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Settlement Services
- one-on-one orientation and workshops on a variety of settlement topics
- assistance with form filling
- interpretation and translation
- citizenship preparation support
- referrals to community services
Family Services
- individual and family counselling
- safety and transition planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence
- transitional housing support program
- referrals to community services and legal information
- educational workshops and self-help groups
Employment Services
- one-on-one employment counselling,
- resume support (clinics) and interview skills coaching
- referrals to career training and networking opportunities
- employment workshops and job fairs
- entrepreneurship training
Health Services
- educational seminars and information sessions
- referrals to community health providers
Social Services
- assistance accessing social assistance and other support services
- recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
- translation and interpretation services
- seasonal free income tax clinic
Toronto, ON, M1K 2M5
Settlement services for immigrants and newcomers, as well as programs for youth, women and families
- information and referral
- employment preparation, job search workshops
- self employment, business integration training
- basic and advanced computer and Internet training; digital literacy training skills
- networking groups for newcomer women and seniors
- French language classes
- basic and advanced sewing and fashion design program
- crime prevention programs
- addiction counselling and mental health support services
- Afro Carib Festival yearly in August
Programs for Children and Youth
- information technology training and web development training for youth
- after school program, mentoring, and recreation for children and youth, including those at risk
- youth outreach worker for Black youth helping with counselling, career planning, employment support
Senior Program - for seniors with low incomes residing in Scarborough
- digital literacy program and computer training
Computer Donations - donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted
Toronto, ON, M2R 1N7
General Service Provision
- all services and programs require an appointment
- services available in-person, online or by phone/email during office hours
- operating on a hybrid model, offering both online and in-person services; for more information; check organization's website
___________________________________________________________________________
Settlement Services
- one-on-one orientation and workshops on a variety of settlement topics
- assistance with form filling
- interpretation and translation
- citizenship preparation support
- referrals to community services
Family Services
- individual and family counselling
- safety and transition planning for individuals experiencing domestic violence
- transitional housing support program
- referrals to community services and legal information
- educational workshops and self-help groups
Employment Services
- one-on-one employment counselling,
- resume aupport (clinics) and interview skills coaching
- referrals to career training programs and networking opportunitiess
- employment workshops and job fairs
- entrepreneurship training
Health Services
- educational seminars and information sessions
- referrals to community health providers
Social Services
- assistance in accessing social assistance and other support services
- recreational and educational programs to reduce social isolation
- translation and interpretation services
- seasonal income tax clinic
Toronto, ON, M3J 3J5
Free, interactive web-based courses include:
- business plan series
- marketing and sales series
- business financing series
- market research
- social media
