Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone 416-968-6989
Fax 416-968-0597
Email admin@centreforcommunitylearning.ca
Address
269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl,
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Gerrard St E)
Contacts Brenda Silver, Intake Coordinator
Hours Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Area served Bloor/Danforth Ave-Lake Ontario; Victoria Park Ave-Yonge St
Languages of service English

Office phone: 416-968-6989
Fax: 416-968-0597
E-mail: admin@centreforcommunitylearning.ca
Address:
269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl,
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Alfred Jean-Baptiste, Executive Director
Contacts: Maria Navarro, Coordinator

Office phone: 416-963-9963
Fax: 416-963-9573
E-mail: jtaylor@nativewomenscentre.org
Web site: www.nativewomenscentre.org
Address: 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: June Taylor, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - some evening and weekend workshops
Languages of service: Cree, English, Ojibway
Eligibility: Women of Aboriginal ancestry or women with children of Aboriginal ancestry

• individuals who are out of school
• special emphasis on individuals receiving social assistance through Ontario Works

Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence

• support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Literacy instruction; Native peoples; Vocational counselling; Women
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0222
Last complete update: 2006-09-21
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-591-2310
Toll-free phone: 1-877-980-6961
Fax: 416-591-3602
E-mail: info@miziwebiik.com
Web site: www.miziwebiik.com
Address: 167 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Nancy Martin, Executive Director
Contacts: Ruby Dreger, Employment Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: All persons who self-identify as Aboriginal
How to apply: Call reception to book intake appointment with an employment counsellor
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms
Service description: Employment counselling and training services

• career counselling
• job readiness workshops including resume writing, interview skills
• referrals to training opportunities
• employment placement referrals
• economic and partnership development

Employment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre

• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials, job boards and labour market information
• workshops
• software tutorials
• assistance with resumes

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Computer training; Computers; Economic development; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Internet access; Job search training; Native peoples; Photocopiers; Resumes; Special libraries; Telephones; Vocational counselling; Vocational training; Work placements
Record ID: MET4099
Last complete update: 2007-10-09
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-364-8228
Fax: 416-364-4728
Web site: www.fredvictor.org
Address: 145 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Mark Aston, Executive Director
Contacts: Enza Trentadue, Program Coordinator
Grace Ng'ang'a, Restaurant Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - program hours vary, call for program times not listed below
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Improves quality of life for people who are homeless or living on low incomes - volunteer opportunities

• Low-cost meals at Friends Restaurant, credit available -- brunch Monday to Friday 10 pm - 12 noon, dinner Monday to Sunday 4 pm - 5:30 pm
• Open House programs -- drop-in Monday to Friday 2 pm - 4 pm, art club, community garden, special events
• Computer Club -- free computer access, self-taught learning model Monday to Friday 9 am - 12:15 pm
• literacy class
• writers group
• basic education class
• medical clinic
• outreach
• concurrent disorders support services
• Mental Health and Justice Program
• community volunteer program -- catering

See branch records for additional services
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Catering businesses; Community centres; Community gardens; Community kitchens; Computer training; Computers; Counselling; Drop-in centres; Dual diagnosis disabilities; Economic development; Food; Free services; Health education; Homeless people; Immunization; Literacy instruction; Men; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Restaurants
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1295
Last complete update: 2008-01-25
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Clear Language and Design Consulting Service
Office phone: 416-968-2236
Fax: 416-968-0597
E-mail: clad@idirect.ca
Web site: www.eastendliteracy.on.ca/ClearLanguageAndDesign
Mail Address: 269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
Officers: Alfred Jean-Baptiste, Executive Director
Contacts: Sally McBeth, Divisional Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Organizations that prepare information for the general public
Fees: Fee-for-service
Service description: Training and editorial consulting service with an emphasis on clear language and presentation
Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Consultants; Literacy
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4521
Last complete update: 2007-12-11
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-929-3636, 416-92-WENDO
E-mail: info@wendo.ca
Web site: www.wendo.ca
Mail Address: 260 Adelaide St E, Box 139, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N0
Officers: Deb Falconer, Treasurer
Hours: Answering machine - calls returned as soon as possible
Languages of service: English, some instructors speak French, Spanish
Eligibility: Women and girls 10 years and over
Fees: Sliding scale
Service description: Self defence classes in community and business locations

• all classes are wheelchair accessible, including a specialized program for women with mobility disabilities

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Physical disabilities; Self defence; Women
Record ID: MET1222
Last complete update: 2007-02-20
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

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

Dixon Hall Address:: 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7 Intersection: River St-Queen St E Office phone: 416-863-0499 E-mail:: info@dixonhall.org Web Address: www.dixonhall.org Fax:: 416-863-9981 Officer: Kate Stark, Executive Director	Toronto East
Dixon Hall Regent Park Learning Centre Address:: 417 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2H4 Mail Address: 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7 Intersection: Bayview Ave-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-363-8025 Contact: Ava Jones, Manager E-mail:: ava.jones@dixonhall.org Web Address: www.dixonhall.org Fax:: 416-363-3385	Toronto East
East York/East Toronto Family Resources Ontario Early Years Centre Toronto Centre Rosedale Address:: St Paul School, 80 Sackville St, Rm 106, Toronto, ON, M5A 3E5 Mail Address: 947 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1J9 Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E Office phone: 416-686-3390 Contact: Marie Bamford, Coordinator Web Address: www.eyetfrp.ca Fax:: 416-686-8282	Toronto East
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre Address:: 86 Blake St, Toronto, ON, M4J 3C9 Intersection: Pape Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: 416-392-1750 E-mail:: info@eastviewcentre.com Web Address: www.eastviewcentre.com Fax:: 416-392-1175 Officer: Susan Neal, Executive Director	Toronto East
Greek Community of Toronto Social Services Centre Address:: 760 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 3S7 Intersection: Pape Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: 416-469-1155 E-mail:: social@greekcommunity.org Web Address: www.greekcommunity.org Fax:: 416-469-2495 Officer: George Manios, Executive Director	Toronto East
Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre Bloor Street Location Address:: 525 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON, M4W 1J1 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-927-0527 Contact: Shyamali Pal, Settlement Worker E-mail:: riwc@bellnet.ca Web Address: www.riwc.ca	Toronto East
Salvation Army Immigrant and Refugee Services Address:: 7 Labatt Ave, Ste 204, Toronto, ON, M5A 1Z1 Mail Address: 7 Labatt Ave, Ste 204, Box B116, Toronto, ON, M5A 1Z1 Intersection: River St-Queen St E Office phone: 416-360-6036 Contact: Anne Campbell-Smith, ESL/Program Coordinator E-mail:: tsarefugee@bellnet.ca Web Address: www.salvos.com/irstoronto Fax:: 416-360-8736 Officer: Major Holly Patterson, Director	Toronto East
Silayan Community Centre Address:: 476 Parliament St, Ste 301, Toronto, ON, M4X 1P2 Intersection: Parliament St-Carlton St Office phone: 416-926-9471 Contact: Alice Agpoon Raynor, Volunteer Intake E-mail:: silayancommunitycentre@yahoo.ca Web Address: silayancommunitycentre.blogspot.com Fax:: 416-926-0600 Officer: Willie Nabus, President	Toronto East
WoodGreen Community Services Immigrant Services Address:: 815 Danforth Ave, Ste 300, Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2 Intersection: Pape Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: 416-645-6000 ext 2100 Contact: Shaida Addetia, Manager of Settlement Services E-mail:: newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org Web Address: www.woodgreen.org Fax:: 416-469-2853 Officer: Maisie Lo, Assistant Director, Immigrant Services	Toronto East
Yonge Street Mission Christian Community Centre Community Services Address:: 270 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G4 Intersection: Parliament St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-929-9614 Contact: Kerry Bowser, Senior Program Officer E-mail:: cs@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax:: 416-929-7204	Toronto East
Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre Address:: Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St W, Rm 2, Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dundas St W Office phone: 416-591-7384 Contact: Ilyne Stubbs, Literacy Facilitator E-mail:: info@apnlc.org Web Address: www.apnlc.org Fax:: 416-591-3569 Officer: Herman Ellis, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Cecil Community Centre Address:: 58 Cecil St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1N6 Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St Office phone: 416-392-1090 E-mail:: info@cecilcommunitycentre.ca Fax:: 416-392-1093 Officer: Julia Goldstein, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Centre for Information and Community Services of Ontario Toronto Office Address:: 58 Cecil St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1N6 Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St Office phone: 416-598-2022 Contact: Mabel Chow, Program Manager Web Address: www.cicscanada.com Fax:: 416-598-1679 Officer: Polly Chan, Program Director	Toronto Central
Chinese Seniors Health and Recreation Association Address:: 405 Dundas St W, Ste 203A, Toronto, ON, M5T 1G6 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: 416-593-6642 Fax:: 416-593-6374 Officer: Ronnie Chiu, President	Toronto Central
Metro Chinese Centre Address:: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 202 St Patrick St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1V4 Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: 416-598-3920 Contact: Miki Wu, Secretary E-mail:: info@ourladyofmountcarmel.ca Web Address: www.ourladyofmountcarmel.ca Fax:: 416-598-2908 Officer: Rev Fr Peter Chin, President and Pastor	Toronto Central
Ryerson University Address:: 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3 Intersection: Yonge St-Dundas St E Office phone: 416-979-5000, 416-979-5027 Admissions E-mail:: inquire@ryerson.ca Web Address: www.ryerson.ca Officer: Sheldon Levy, President	Toronto Central
Scadding Court Community Centre Address:: 707 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dundas St W Office phone: 416-392-0335 Contact: Herman Ellis, Program Director E-mail:: info@scaddingcourt.org Web Address: www.scaddingcourt.org Fax:: 416-392-0340 Officer: Kevin Lee, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Vision Africana 2000 Address:: 155 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 1E4 Intersection: Jarvis St-Dundas St E Office phone: 416-703-5903 E-mail:: visionafricana2000@gmail.com Web Address: www.visionafricana2000.org Fax:: 416-703-7752 Officer: Mr Touré Mukendi Kabongo, Executive Director	Toronto Central