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Located near Belleville
Distance: 200km
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Offered as personal interest programs in which any individual can take up new skills or hobbies
- provide individuals with opportunities to connect with others and develop their interpersonal skills and abilities
- open to the public and military communities
- dance classes
- workshops
- training courses
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Advisor available to discuss and explore options
- career and educational goals
- post-secondary programs and courses
- language programs
- bridging programs
- credential assessment
- available funding for education and retraining
- referrals to community resources and services
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Limestone Community Education, 164 Van Order Dr, South Entrance, 2nd Flr
Kingston, ON, K7M 1C1 (69km)
Kingston, ON, K7M 1C1 (69km)
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
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Offers international students a variety of English language (ESL) programs, including intensive academic English, short-term and tailored programs.
Students learn about university preparation, learning English for work, or gaining experience in the Canadian culture.
The rich student life program helps the students with cultural adaptation and allows them to practice English language skills outside of the classroom.
Students learn about university preparation, learning English for work, or gaining experience in the Canadian culture.
The rich student life program helps the students with cultural adaptation and allows them to practice English language skills outside of the classroom.
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Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Citizenship Preparation
Employment Counselling and Preparation
Job Search Centre
Job Search Preparation and Training
Employment Counselling
Other settlement services
Settlement Workers in Schools
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services
- support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- community support through volunteer befriending, conversation circles to practice English or French
- help with connecting to language classes
Citizenship Preparation
- courses
- tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test
Employment Counselling and Preparation
- Bridging Services-- connects skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fields
Job Search Centre
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards
- labour market information
Job Search Preparation and Training
- developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
Employment Counselling
- resume help
- job readiness clinic
- employment counselling
- skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Other settlement services
Settlement Workers in Schools
- assists newcomer students and their families with settling into schools and the community
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
Competency-Bridging Program of Study for Internationally Educated Nurses. Offering a pathway for nurses who were educated in other countries to become registered and practice their profession in Ontario by providing courses that specifically address the full range of RN entry-to-practice competencies, including:
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
Competency-Bridging Program of Study for Internationally Educated Nurses. Offering a pathway for nurses who were educated in other countries to become registered and practice their profession in Ontario by providing courses that specifically address the full range of RN entry-to-practice competencies, including:
- two English language and communication courses
- six competency-based courses
- 96 hours of simulation labs
- 432 hours of intensive clinical placements
- 24 hours of preparation for the licensing exam
- a workshop on resume writing and interview skills
- job counselling support
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Provides settlement services and direct assistance to new Canadians living in Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Assistance includes:
Language Assessment Centre - offers assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program or referral to community-based training
Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) - provides settlement services for children and families through schools
Peterborough Welcome Pass - offers discounted or free admission to local cultural attractions * valid for one year from time of sign up
Staffing: Staff and volunteers
Assistance includes:
- orientation to the community and help accessing local services such as housing resources, credit counselling, schools and adult English classes
- assistance filling out government forms
- income tax return assistance
- individual and group supportive counselling
- employment assistance including help with resume, cover letter writing, job search guidance, networking with local employers
- high speed internet access for clients
Language Assessment Centre - offers assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program or referral to community-based training
Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) - provides settlement services for children and families through schools
Peterborough Welcome Pass - offers discounted or free admission to local cultural attractions * valid for one year from time of sign up
Staffing: Staff and volunteers
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Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Durham Region], Ajax - Fairall St
1-877-761-1155 Office: 647-925-8929
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COVID19 - Offering in-person by appointment only * staff are still available to support you by phone, email or video where possible * call the Welcome Centre Communication Centre at 1-877-761-1155 to book or re-book an appointment or for any other information
Welcome Centre for refugees, immigrants and newcomers to Durham Region
Settlement and Orientation Services
Welcome Centre for refugees, immigrants and newcomers to Durham Region
Settlement and Orientation Services
- Assistance with housing, health care
- Social Insurance Numbers
- community and government resources
- child care, basic needs
- English classes with computer aided instruction
- childminding and transportation allowance for eligible candidates
- Accreditation information, assistance and information for internationally trained professionals
- accreditation portfolio assistance and action plans
- Job Search Workshops, resume assistance
- return to work action plans, job search resources
- free internet and fax services
- Translation and interpretation services
- Access to computers with Internet, wifi
- fax machine, photocopiers, scanners, telephones and webcams/headphones
- Income tax clinic during tax season
- free coaching and support
- connects you to a volunteer for one on one support
- volunteers answer questions and review return before filing
- FREE Turbo Tax software - special version that will not ask you to sign up for
upgrades - how-to-videos and guides
- Other services determined based on needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling)
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Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Durham Region], Pickering - Bayly St
1-877-761-1155 Office: 905-420-3008
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COVID19 - Offering in-person by appointment only * staff are still available to support you by phone, email or video where possible * call the Welcome Centre Communication Centre at 1-877-761-1155 to book or re-book an appointment or for any other information
Welcome Centre for immigrants and newcomers to Durham Region * weekly visit from Community Mental Health Worker from Durham Mental Health Services
Settlement and Orientation Services
Assistance with housing, health care * Social Insurance Numbers, community and government resources * child care, basic needs
Language Instruction and Assessment
English classes with computer aided instruction * childminding and transportation allowance for eligible candidates
Accreditation and Qualifications Information
Accreditation information, assistance and information for internationally trained professionals * accreditation portfolio assistance and action plans
Employment Related Services
Job Search Workshops, resume assistance * return to work action plans, job search resources * free internet and fax services
Language Supports
Translation and interpretation services
Resource Area
Access to computers with Internet, wifi, fax machine, photocopiers, scanners, telephones and webcams/headphones
Tax Preparation Assistance
Income tax clinic during tax season
Other Services
Other services determined based on needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling)
Welcome Centre for immigrants and newcomers to Durham Region * weekly visit from Community Mental Health Worker from Durham Mental Health Services
Settlement and Orientation Services
Assistance with housing, health care * Social Insurance Numbers, community and government resources * child care, basic needs
Language Instruction and Assessment
English classes with computer aided instruction * childminding and transportation allowance for eligible candidates
Accreditation and Qualifications Information
Accreditation information, assistance and information for internationally trained professionals * accreditation portfolio assistance and action plans
Employment Related Services
Job Search Workshops, resume assistance * return to work action plans, job search resources * free internet and fax services
Language Supports
Translation and interpretation services
Resource Area
Access to computers with Internet, wifi, fax machine, photocopiers, scanners, telephones and webcams/headphones
Tax Preparation Assistance
Income tax clinic during tax season
Other Services
Other services determined based on needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling)
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
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Sector-specific Training and Settlement programs - Scarborough office
Office : 416-921-1800Visit Website
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COVID-19 Update: in-person and walk-in service has resumed; virtual services are still available
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Bridging Services:
- offered online and provide internationally trained professionals with customized job search training, workplace communication, labour market information, credential assessment, referrals/placements and mentoring connections
- for individual bridge training programs, see separate listing for Ontario Bridge Training Program
Online Job Search Centre
- articles, resources, webinars, interactive games and videos to help find work
- topics covered include resumes, interview preparation, networking, the job market, career self-assessment and workplace success
- Canadian Employment Connections provides sector-specific training and job search support for individuals approved to move to Canada
- provides support for newcomers interested in starting a business in Canada
- pre-arrival stream helps entrepreneurs who are approved to move to Canada, build a network and start preparing to open a business before they arrive
- 3, 4 or 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
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Catholic Crosscultural Services, Scarborough Town Centre Site
Office: 416-644-0816Settlement Services: 416-757-7010
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COVID19
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Multiservice centre for newcomers
Settlement Service Centre -- assessment, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops
- services provided by phone, online or in-person; walk-ins welcome
- all workshops offered online
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Multiservice centre for newcomers
Settlement Service Centre -- assessment, information and referral, supportive counselling, community outreach, education and workshops
- support with finding housing, accessing child care, health care and other community and social services
- seasonal income tax clinic
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- (see separate entry), child care and transportation assistance available
- individual counselling and action plan development, 100 hour volunteer placement
- mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
- free training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate entry), childminding and transportation assistance available, full-time or part-time classes
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- employment counselling
- one-on-one and group information sessions
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School of Advancement, Occupation-specific Language Training
1-800-268-4419 Office: 416-289-5000 ext 7540
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- Provides workplace communication courses for business and health services sectors
- visit www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-advancement/academic-upgrading/oslt/ for information
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Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement and Employment Services
Settlement and Employment Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360
- walk-in centre
- resource materials for internationally trained professionals
- business information
- referrals
- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
- access to computers, Internet
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
- homework club
- multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards
- labour market information
- resume clinics
- mock interviews
- workshops
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education
- parent-child interactive activities
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
- form filling
- supportive counselling
- client intervention assistance
- social, educational and recreational programs
- support groups
- health information workshops
- training and development
- placements
- public education
- food skills training programs
- also facilities or hall rentals
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Covid-19 -- office open to in-person service; check website or call for updates
Employment Services
Education Programs
Pre-apprenticeship and Ontario Bridge Training Programs
Employment Services
- career service centre
- career advancement counselling
- resume writing, job search workshops, job matching, job placement
- networking events and mentorship
Education Programs
- academic counselling
- leadership development
- credentials recognition and licensure assistance
- anti-racism webinars
- Toastmasters' Club
Pre-apprenticeship and Ontario Bridge Training Programs
- Gateway programs
- pre-apprenticehip programs for electricians and plumbers
- bridge training program for internationally trained accounting and finance professionals to obtain a Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
- 12 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry, gas fitting, sheet metal or mechanical or electrical fields from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
- in-class instruction in sector-specific skills and workplace communications
- co-op placement with local HVAC contractor
- employment and job search workshops
- job search assistance, coaching and connections to employers
- certifications in Gas Technician 3, Working at Heights, Ozone Depletion
- 11 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in Information Technology (IT) from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
- sector-specific training in workplace communications, and technical skills training to certify for Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK+)
- job search workshops; pre-employment coaching; job search assistance; connections to employers and work placement opportunities
- 12 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in network cabling, telecommunications, electronics, and/or electrical fields from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
- industry-specific training in workplace communications, and technical skills leading to certifications in network cabling, Workplace Hazardous Materals Information System (WHMIS), and Working at Heights
- job search support; connections to employers; pre-employment coaching and work placement
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COVID19 -- service/program updates on website
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and transportation assistance available -- see separate entry
Settlement Services
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and transportation assistance available -- see separate entry
Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment, supportive counselling
- translation and interpretation, form filling
- bridging services, employment counselling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
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Language and Skills Training Services, Markham South Welcome Centre
1-877-761-1155 Office: 905-479-7926
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COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals in Health Care -- sector specific language training and career orientation
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals in Health Care -- sector specific language training and career orientation
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- Job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other services
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other services
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work including
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- 2 weeks one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- job search workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other services
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services
- form filling, seasonal income tax clinic
- workshops and tours, employment counselling, job board, resume help, job readiness clinic, employment communications
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- Mentorship Program -- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- English conversation groups, contact 416-940-3360
- settlement services provided at public libraries
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services, information workshops
- library programs in partnership with libraries, call 416-316-3803 (Chinese); 416-707-8259 (Urdu)
- walk-in job search centre, access to computers, internet, fax, photocopiers, telephone
- staff assistance available, resource materials
- job board, labour market information, workshops
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education, parent-child interactive activities, contact Miranda Fung at 416-292-7510 ext 124
- client intervention and assistance, form-filling
- supportive counselling, social, educational and recreational programs
- health information and workshops
- community visits and trips
- contact Cindy Yee at 416-292-7510 ext 129
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COVID-19 -- in-person service at all Job Skills locations by appointment only -- call ahead; support continues to be available online or by phone
Program limited to 100 participants
Health care labour market integration program for internationally educated professionals (IEPs)
Program limited to 100 participants
Health care labour market integration program for internationally educated professionals (IEPs)
- program delivered online
- focus on providing alternative career paths in non-regulated health care sector, where certification may not be required, to support entry into Canadian labour market
- 8 month program includes overview of Canadian workplace values and expectations
- sector specific language training/health care terminology and communication
- job search techniques and strategies
- work placement
- virtual employer networking events
- linking with experienced health care professional mentor
- ongoing coaching and job search supports
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English as a Second Language classes offered in person and online
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English as a Second Language classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Health Care Professionals -- 10 week sector specific language training for health care professionals
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English as a Second Language classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Health Care Professionals -- 10 week sector specific language training for health care professionals
- CPR and first aid training
- hospital workplace training
- job search strategies
- resume and interview preparation
- partnership with Toronto East General Hospital
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- settlement services, form filling
- information and referral for legal advice on refugee and immigration matters or for crisis intervention for domestic violence
- sessions to address domestic abuse and violence
- job search support -- mentoring, placement, information; career counselling for internationally trained professionals
- support groups for families
- free tutoring for students, Kindergarten-Grade 10
- Saturdays 3-5 pm on Zoom, register at info@bangladeshi.ca
- senior support program: workshops, accompaniment to appointments, interpretation, capacity building; socio-cultural programs
- exercise and wellbeing activities: Tue, Thu-Fri 10 am-12 noon on Zoom; to register, email qsislam@bangladeshi.ca
- to register or volunteer for youth programs, email info@bangladeshi.ca
- Youth Engagement Program
- Youth Eliminates Smoking (YES) program to promote healthy living
- inter-generational project to minimize the gap between seniors and youth through social events
- weekly safe space drop-ins, Fri 6:30 pm
- summer sports in August (weekends)
COVID-19 support/vaccine engagement, food security and research
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