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North York Community House - Central Program Office

Programs are offered in-person with some hybrid programming also available

Social support programs in several locations

  • information and referral
  • income tax clinic
  • referral to legal services
  • outreach and mobilization to engage residents and strengthen the community
  • community development, connecting with community and building a network

Settlement Program

  • outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August
  • refugee support
  • employment support and family support for Filipino women
  • online citizenship test preparation

Employment readiness and mentoring:

  • employment preparation
  • professional and social mentorship
  • self employment & entrepreneurship programs for immigrant women
  • youth employment programs

Family and community centre

  • after school programs, parenting groups, youth programs
  • citizenship test preparation
  • gender-based violence programs and services
  • mental health and wellness programs

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto;

  • child care provided for students only
  • English conversation circles
  • digital literacy program

Financial Empowerment Programs for Newcomers

Truth & Reconciliation (hybrid)

  • Indigenous learning
  • Knowledge sharing and activities

Application

Call or visit website to register for programs and services

Eligibility

Some programs are only available for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees, please check eligibility for each program
Residency Requirements: Steeles Ave W (north) to St Clair Ave W / Dundas St W (south), Kipling Ave (west) to Yonge St (east)

Languages

Caribbean Dialects, Marathi,

Physical Access

Partially Accessible - Underground paid parking; Wheelchair accessible main entrance; Barrier-free washroom including stall; Easy access to elevator - lowered buttons

Fees

None
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