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Community development

• information and referral
• income tax clinic by appointment
• community forums and debates
• volunteer opportunities
• space for group meetings

Kids programs

• before, lunch and after school program
• nursery school
• summer camp
• recreation programs for children
• Christmas food and toy distribution program

Seniors programs

• fitness classes
• outings and recreation
• book club

General interest community programs

• social, education, cultural and recreation programs for all ages, including fitness, health and lifestyles
• information and referral

Child and Family programs

• EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support to parents and care providers
• caregiver and child drop-in, parent relief
• toy lending library
• parenting resource library
• integrated licensed nursery school program for children with disabilities
• preschool programs
• licensed community nursery school (September to June)

Active and Able Network -- for persons with disabilities

• drop-in program. trips
• social and recreation activities
• health and wellness program
• information and referral
• advocacy

Youth programs --

• peer 2 peer program
• youth employment skills strategy program
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
• workshops and presentations
• leadership programs
• recreational arts programs
• advocacy
• after school program
• youth summer program
• youth advisory council
• community involvement
• community affirming mentorship program -- safe and supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA identifying youth

Seniors program -- health and fitness

• drop-ins, trips
• social and recreation activities
• outreach
• information and referral
• cooking and nutrition

Fitness and wellness -- health and fitness

• multiple classes for various fitness levels
• land and aquatic classes

SHARE365 Poverty Reduction Program (see separate listing)

Multi-service community centre, including early years drop-in programs, parent support, recreation and social activities, food hub, seasonal income tax clinic, information and referral, community events and community development

Parent and Child Programs

• after school and evening programming for children and youth
• prenatal and perinatal nutrition and support
• children's PA Day, March Break and Summer Day camps

After school and summer day camp may have wait list, contact for information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres, see separate listing

Older Adults and Seniors Program

• social, recreation and educational activities, check-in calls and referrals to community services

Community Programs

​Access to food programming and seasonal tax clinic

• seasonal tax preparation clinic, by appointment February-April, 416-461-5046
• East End Food Hub partner, www.eastendfoodhub.org, [email protected]

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
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• Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): LEAP 416-924-2543 ext 1
• Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre and Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368

• The Integrated Services for Seniors (ISFS) program
• The Personal Support Services (PSS) for Low Acuity Home Care program

• counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
• transitional support
• support groups for victims and survivors

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

• supportive counselling
• information and referral

• assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
• Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
• Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
• Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

• counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
• transitional support
• support groups for victims and survivors

• food action programs such as food skills community kitchen and community garden
• housing support and affordable housing advocacy
• community advocacy training and support
• community development and social enterprise partnerships

• breakfast, lunch and supper (see Hours for schedule)
• shower and laundry facilities
• food skills workshops
• life skills
• recreation and social opportunities
• telephone for local calls
• PAID Clinic assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
• Information and Referral to other community programs

• information and referral
• 40 Oaks Housing affordable housing residence

Community support

• community information and referral
• assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
• income tax clinic
• phone and mail registry service
• computer, Internet and email access
• online resource directory
• case management
• advocacy
• peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups

Housing Trusteeship Services
Money management services to help clients stay housed by assisting in paying rent to avoid evictions

• financial literacy skills (budgeting, bill assistance, allowances)
• landlord and tenant mediation
• follow-up support and community links

Toronto Rent Bank
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing - Neighbourhood Information Post program coordinating agency

Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support

Assistance with energy programs; funds eligible clients to reconnect, prevent disconnection or to assist in the payment of energy arrears for hydro, gas or oil service

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

• counselling information and referral services
• volunteer tutors for children and youth
• voluntary trusteeship program
• free Internet access
• seasonal income tax clinic

• social and recreation activities after school program summer day camp
• Kidz Klub

• social recreation arts and education activities
• Boyz 2 Men -- dance club/li liweekend activities
• GEMS (Girls Empowerment for More Success) Jr.-- sports leadership arts and social activities homework help games outings and group discussion

• weekly group program including life skills, information and support in several languages
• East African Women's Circle, violence prevention program
• conversation club
• free childminding available

• family support program -- counselling on family issues

• Monday, Wednesday 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
• persons without telephones receive voice mail number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone
• $10 for 3 months

Confidential information and referral service:

• community resource navigators assess needs and offer referral and advocacy to assist persons in accessing appropriate health, social, government, community and human services

In partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, United Way Durham Region, Peel Region and York Region

• 211 and contact centre services
• website and database development
• consultation and training
• partnership and standards development

• local and Ontario-wide web resources of community, health, social and related government services such as www.211Central.ca
• Update Desk, [email protected]

• [email protected] -- training in assessment, information, referral, interviewing, communication skills, customer service, and understanding the structure of human services
• outreach presentations

• for development of information systems and resources

EarlyON

• Family and Baby Drop-In facilitated by RECE
• community Resources and Referrals
• workshops

School Aged Programs

• After School Program - homework help and recreational activities
• summer and March break day camp

Newcomer Support Services -- comprehensive settlement and orientation services to help you start your new life in Canada, get free information:

• Canadian citizenship
• free income tax clinic
• Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP)
• education system guidance (colleges & universities)
• credential assessment
• GST/HST & Canada child tax benefits (CCTB)
• Ontario disability support program (ODSP)
• employment, housing, OntarioWorks (OW)
• legal services information, social insurance number (SIN), permanent residence card (PRC)
• shelters, clothing and food banks
• workshops, orientation sessions, and community connection groups
• employment and settlement workshops
• conversation circles
• networking
• socializing
• career fairs

Services for Older Adults: programs for persons 50 years and older including:

• lunch outings and day trips
• social and recreational activities
• fitness programs
• tech support
• workshops

Other

• income tax clinic
• computer lab
• community information
• volunteer opportunities
• room rentals

Telephone Counselling, call 1-866-925-5454

• mental health and addiction information, professional counselling, and referral on a wide range of services on and off campus

Crisis Text Line, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

• trained volunteer crisis responders provide listening and support; anonymous and confidential
  

Web Messaging, visit Good2Talk.ca/Ontario

• trained volunteer crisis responders provide confidential support through online chat

Kids Help Phone, Peer-to-Peer Community, see separate listing

Partnership of Kids Help Phone, ConnexOntario and Ontario 211 (see separate listings), and The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions

Social, Recreational and Educational Programs

• community support
• information and referrals
• client advocacy
• women's program
• hall rental

Children and youth programs

• after 4 program, homework help for children 6-12 years
• youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years
• summer day / march break camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• caregiver and child drop-in
• preschool Discovery
• parenting workshops
• infant programs

Seniors Programs

• Seniors Lunch Program - delivery of lunch Monday-Friday
• bingo
• fitness
• cooking
• technology Literacy

• AccessPoint on Danforth (APOD)
• AccessPoint on Jane (APOJ)
• Interpretation and Translation Services

Housing support and settlement services, including information and referrals to other services

• assists low income youth, families, newcomers and seniors in determining housing needs and with applications to York Region Subsidized Housing and Special Priority
• assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
• information sessions on subsidized housing and utility assistance, as well as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program
• mediation for landlords and tenants, including connections to community resources and long- term support
• landlord registry, including recruitment of landlords, free rental listings, and landlord and tenant matching
• information on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities

For service in Cantonese or Mandarin, call 437-855-1469

For Markham office, call 416-317-3655

For Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) intake, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327

Programs and services

• information and referral
• settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants
• life skills
• assistance in accessing government and community services
• advocacy
• income tax clinic
  • available in March and April only
• individual and family counselling
• case management for assaulted women
• parenting groups
• group activities for seniors
• family summer program
• family education and support groups

Food Bank: groceries for residents of catchment area only

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

• support in navigating various systems - education, legal, immigration, housing, employment, pregnancy and parenting supports
• engagement with Children Aid Society
• referrals to other community organizations and government services
• help with completing applications/forms
• some accompaniments to key appointments.

Social, recreation and fitness programs for all ages

• information and referral
• volunteer opportunities

Family and children (0-12 years)

• caregiver and child drop-in
• after school program
• pre-kindergarten enrichment experiences program(PEEP)
• homework club
• PA days and summer day camps
• sport and recreational activities
• EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Youth (12-24 years)

• after school program
• leadership summer camp
• boys and girls clubs
• employment support

Seniors (55 years and over)

• health and wellness
• social club and music, art, dance

Community Outreach

• community kitchen
• gardening
• clothing program

• community information and referral
• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
• employment support

Community centre serving diverse groups including Spanish-speaking community

• counselling for Spanish-speaking women, subject to availablity
• programs for Spanish-speaking seniors

Food Bank emergency food

• held indoors, line up starts on Hallam St
• information and referral for community members
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank and supported by Second Harvest

• resting spaces
• access to breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack
• access to showers, printer, fax and computer

• access to crisis and mental health supports
• housing casework
• addiction and detoxification detox supports
• funding supports

• opportunity to apply for financial support for emergency veterinary for pets
• site 100% pet friendly