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Phone Numbers:
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416-532-3888
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Address:
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1313 Queen St W Suite 133
Toronto, ON
M6K 1L8
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Location:
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Cross street: Dufferin St and Queen St W ; entrance on Cowan Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Not wheelchair accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Leizel Efe - Digital Community Engagement Specialist
416-532-3888 * info@kababayan.org
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Service Description:
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Centre offers settlement, employment, supportive counselling and other services to newcomers, youth, families, women, and seniors. Services are delivered both in-person and virtually.
Settlement Services - information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
Employment/Career Services - employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
Youth and Family Support- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
Community Support for Women- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
Community Support for Seniors- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call to make an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Serves permanent residents, Convention refugees, work permit holders/temporary foreign workers, live-in caregivers, international students, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens
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Languages:
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English ; Hindi ; Nepali ; Spanish ; Tagalog
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, Wellington, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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3/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132580
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