Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-645-6000 ext 2100
Fax: 416-469-2853
E-mail: newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org
Web site: www.woodgreen.org
Address: 815 Danforth Ave, Ste 300, Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Pape Ave-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 30)
Officers: Maisie Lo, Assistant Director, Immigrant Services
Contacts: Shaida Addetia, Manager of Settlement Services, saddetia@woodgreen.org David Cross, Manager of Employment Supports, 416-645-6000 ext 2201, dcross@woodgreen.org
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm - some evening programs
Area served: Eastern part of former City of Toronto - East York
Languages of service: Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Gujurati, Hindi, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese
Eligibility: Newcomers (immigrants and refugees)
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: Nominal fees for Microsoft Computer Certification Program
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Settlement services -- orientation, integration

• counselling
• information and referral
• newcomer workshops
• worker and parent network support groups
• newcomer volunteer program
• English language café
• Microsoft Computer Certification Program
• social and recreational activities
• Host Program -- friendship and emotional support

Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
• 3-4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• evening sessions also available
• extensive individual assistance
• day and evening sessions available
• also offered at 1491 Danforth Ave, 416-645-6000 ext 2200 and 1450 O'Connor Drive, 416-615-1515

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Employment; English as a second language; Immigrants; Job search training; Orientation; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET6230
Last complete update: 2008-02-12
Last modification date: 2008-04-10