Office phone: 416-928-3362 ext. 2165
Fax: 416-928-9183
Web site: www.ymcagta.org/newcomers
Address: 42 Charles St E, 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1T4


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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Yonge St-Bloor St E)
Contacts: Carlos Hernandez, Community Relations and Promotions Coordinator (416-928-3362 ext. 4122)
Hours:

• Monday-Thursday (9:00 am - 8:00 pm)
• Friday (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
• Saturday (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: Armenian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; Farsi ; French ; German ; Hindi ; Indonesian ; Japanese ; Korean ; Malay ; Nepali ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Ukrainian ; Urdu
Eligibility: Newcomers (immigrants and refugees)
How to apply: Walk in, no appointment required
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms -- TTY available for outbound calls -- designated Parking
Service description:

• Settlement information and referral:
  • self-directed approach
  • access to computers, fax, photocopiers, phone
  • settlement resource library
  • settlement information sessions in various locations
  • guest speaker series
  • access to relevant and up to date information on settlement services and programs, education and training options, employment and job search, academic credentials assessment, access to trades and professions, Canadian labour market, language training, housing and shelter information, health services, legal and human rights issues, citizenship and immigration, social, community and recreation services
• Access to Opportunity Access to Facts and Finance
  • financial information seminars for newcomers
  • topics include Banking in Canada, Starting Your Own Business, Teaching Your Children about Money
• Library Settlement Partnerships:
  • outreach program based in libraries
  • settlement information and referral
  • various locations
• Newcomer Youth Services:
  • youth-focused settlement information and referral
  • Voices: the YMCA Newcomer Youth Film Project -- filmmaking workshops where youth learn to produce short films based on stories of settlement and immigration
• Newcomer Youth Leadership Development: (416-928-9622)
  • youth learn about their community; gain volunteer hours, build leadership, language, communication and social skills
  • workshops for parents and youth

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity



Last complete update: 2010-10-21
Last modification date: 2011-08-18