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Programs and Services

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Information and Referral Services
Case Management and Counselling
Settlement Services

Interpretation and Translation
Immigrant Women's Support Group
Assistance in filling out forms
Housing Trusteeship Program
Rent Bank Program
Advocacy and Mediation
Self Help Drop-in
Mail and Message Services
Use of computer, internet, and phone
Community Outreach and Education
Annual Income Tax Clinic
Winter Warmth Fund

Information And Referral Services
We offer information on various community, government and social services in the Downtown Toronto community. We help people access services that would improve the quality of their lives. Please give us a call at 416-924-2543 or visit us at our office on the second floor of the Parliament Public Library. Please also visit our Community Resources Page for information on community resources.

Case Management, including Crisis Intervention
We offer supportive counseling and ensure that appropriate services are in place to meet the multiple needs of our clients.

Settlement, Translation and Interpretation
We offer services to newcomers and immigrants who need support integrating into the community. We help them overcome the cultural and language barriers and increase their sense of independence.

Interpretation and Translation:
Our multilingual staff are able to interpret and translate for community residents who speak Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Serbian-Croatian, Sinhalese, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu.

Immigrant Women's Support Group:
We offer education workshops and social activities on a regular basis for immigrant Chinese women who live in Regent Park and St. James Town. For more information, please contact Yan Jun Ma at 416-924-2543.

Assistance in filling out forms:
We assist community residents who face language barriers or experience literacy issues fill out government forms or apply for government benefits (e.g. Employment Insurance applications, Old Age Security Applications, Passport applications etc). Various forms can also be picked up from our office.

Housing Trusteeship Program
A service that is aimed specifically at helping individuals maintain their rental accommodations on a pre-authorized basis. Budget Counseling on a fixed income. Traditional Trusteeship service.

Toronto Rent Bank Program
The Rent Bank is an innovative program that offers interest-free loans for rental arrears to families who face eviction. It helps families on the brink of eviction to work on other means of improving their life situation with our support. The Loan Fund is not for first and last month's rent. For more information, see the Toronto Rent Bank Program.

Rent Bank - Chinese
Rent Bank - Tamil
Rent Bank - Spanish

Advocacy and Mediation
We advocate on behalf of clients when they have difficulties accessing various government services. We also mediate and negotiate on behalf of our clients on issues dealing with housing, social assistance and income maintenance.

Self-help Drop In
You could find information on employment, community events, community services on our information boards, and pick up brochures and pamphlets on a variety of government, community and social services from our drop-in area.

Mail and Message Services
We receive phone messages and mail for those who need a contact phone number and address to stay in contact with family members, friends, and find employment and housing.

Internet Access
Free public access to the internet as well as basic training provided by the partners of ETIA (East Toronto Internet Access):

Community Outreach and Education
We offer regular community educational workshops for the community (e.g. Peer Nutrition, tenants' rights etc).

Income Tax Clinic
Our Annual Income Tax Clinic is a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Volunteer Chartered Accountants assist low-income households file their income returns every year, free of charge. Over 100 income tax returns for low-income households in the community every year. Our Income Tax Clinic is held between February and April every year. Please contact us at 416-924-2543 for more information.

The Toronto Winter Warmth Fund The Toronto Winter Warmth Fund provides grants of up to $450 to low-income house holds who are residents of Toronto and are in arrears with Toronto Hydro or Enbridge Gas Distribution. If you have any question or need information on the Winter Warmth Fund, feel free to call the Winter Warmth Fund Central office at 416-924-5491 or your nearest Local Access Centre at:

Albion (North Etobicoke) 416-741-1553
Albion (South Etobicoke) 416-252-6471
COSTI North York Housing 416-244-0480
East York Housing Outreach 416-698-9306
Neighbourhood Information Post 416-924-2543
Scarborough Housing Help 416-285-8070
Wood Green Community Centre 416-469-5211
York Community Services 416-653-5400

Job Posting

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Job Posting

Neighbourhood Information Post

Neighbourhood Information Post (NIP) is a non-profit, community-based organization which serves the downtown eastern core of Toronto. We are currently looking for an Interim Accountant to cover an absence due to illness over a 10 week period. The accountant is a key part of the organization’s team and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Job Title: Accountant

Reports to: Neighbourhood Information Post’s Executive Director

Duration of Contract: 10 weeks

Responsibilities include:

--Financial reporting, cash management, general ledger, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, accounts payable, fixed assets, monthly payroll, and all related accounting functions of the agency.

--Produce daily financial summaries for all Trusteeship clients.

--Review and approve Rent Bank loan, Winter Warmth and Trusteeship payments.

--Develop in collaboration with the Executive Director annual budgets for review, monitor the budget and provide information on variances and budget availability.

--Perform all pre-audit tasks in preparation of the annual audit.

Experience and Skills:

--Minimum of 5 years of accounting/book-keeping experience.

--Knowledge of Reserve and Trust Accounting.

--Proven experience and knowledge in computerized accounting programs (Simply Accounting) and experience with spreadsheet programs, such as Excel.

--Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

--Experience with government funding and proposal submissions.

--Strong team-player.

--Ability and experience in working under tight deadlines.

If you require additional information regarding this position, please contact Gladys Wong at 416-924-2543 or email to gladys@nipost.org.

Deadline for Application: November 17, 2008

Submit application by mail to: Hiring Committee

Neighbourhood Information Post

269 Gerrard Street East

Toronto, Ontario

M5A 2G3

Or at gladys@nipost.org

NO FAXES PLEASE

An Employment Equity Hiring Policy is in place at Neighbourhood Information Post. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General Office of the Children's Lawyer

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Office phone: 416-314-8000
Fax: 416-314-8050
Web site: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/
Address: 393 University Ave, 14th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (University Ave-Dundas St W)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Debra Stephens, Children's Lawyer
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English ; French
Eligibility: Parents, courts, lawyers, children or any persons depending on legislation - must be in court system already
How to apply: Court referrals only
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and lowered elevator buttons - designated parking in lot, close to entrance
Service description: Personal Rights -- legal representation of children under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access matters under the Divorce Act and Children's Law Reform Act

legal representation of children and minor parents under the Child and Family Services Act, in child protection proceedings and Consent to Adoption matters
preparation of reports to the court under the Courts of Justice Act in custody/access applications

Property Rights -- represents the child's interest in estate or trust matters

provides civil legal representation for the child when there is no one willing and able to do so

Organization type: Provincial Government
Subjects: Child custody; Child protective services; Children; Legal guardians; Legal protection; Legal services
Record ID: MET0854
Last complete update: 2008-05-16
Last modification date: 2008-07-29

Community Effort for Child Abuse Prevention and Women's Protection

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:17:50 -0400

Office phone: 416-944-0091
Fax: 416-924-9610
E-mail: reachmecapaw@yahoo.com
Address:
St Luke's United Church,
353 Sherbourne St, Ste B2, Toronto, ON, M5A 2S3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Gerald Bahati, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English ; Ganda ; Kinyarwanda ; Lingala ; Rundi ; Swahili
Eligibility: Open to all
How to apply: Drop in
Fees: Optional membership fee
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details - street parking, entrance close by
Service description: Family counselling

community development
human rights education

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Community development; Family counselling; Human rights
Record ID: MET0063
Last complete update: 2007-11-21
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

George Brown College - Redirection Through Education

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Office phone: 416-415-5000 ext 4522 Intake
Toll-free phone: 1-800-265-2002
Fax: 416-415-2432
E-mail: jkaur@georgebrown.ca
Web site: www.georgebrown.ca
Address: St James Campus, 200 King St E, Rm 524A, Toronto, ON, M5A 3W8
Mail Address: Stn B, Box 1015, Toronto, ON, M5T 2T9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Jaswant Kaur, Coordinator, 416-415-5000 ext 3575 Shane Connors, Intake Coordinator
Hours: September - June -- Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm - monthly information sessions
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth and adults 19 years and over who are dealing with addiction or mental health issues
How to apply: Self referrals accepted

submit completed referral form and Personal Information Agreement -- available on web site
attend information session, one-on-one assessment interview with intake coordinator and complete English writing assessment
intake January, April or September

Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Supported education program

focus on interpersonal skills, assertiveness and vocational exploration and planning
college credit courses in English, computer skills, psychology and personal development
volunteer work placements and assessment
individual supportive counselling and follow-up

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Academic upgrading; Alcoholism; Computer training; Drug addiction; Employment; Mental health; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Work placements
Record ID: MET0458
Last complete update: 2007-08-31
Last modification date: 2008-03-31