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• money management education and budgeting assistance
• information and referral
• online resources on consumer debt and money management, including myMoneyCoach
• webinars and workshops

• personal money management counselling
• online resources on consumer debt and money management

• Anger Management course
• trustee services
• seniors' program -- social interaction, including a light lunch and education on various relevant topics such as internet safety, food education
• Pathway of Hope program -- a holistic approach to end poverty one person/family at a time

• personal money management counselling
• online resources on consumer debt and money management

• housing counselling
• information and referral
• matches tenants with landlords, eviction prevention, landlord outreach and recruitment, housing listings

• must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
• clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible
• landlord and tenant mediation
• money management advice
• follow-up search assistance and community referrals
• also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing

• also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
• for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327

• community meals program
• activity and recreation program
• housing and crisis intervention referrals
• voluntary trusteeship service
• telephone
• showers
• mailing address for members
• internet

• one on one support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction concerns
• supports include accompaniment, referrals, advocacy, and skills building

• information and referral
• assistance with filling out government forms
• assistance with Ontario Works/ODSP
• assistance with pensions
• government, trusteeship service
• document replacement and certification
• commissioner of Oath/affidavits
• interpretation and translation
• voice mail service
• personal income tax services

Services include:

• personal money management counselling by appointment
• mediation between debtor and creditor
• consumer debt repayment programs
• consumer credit education
• speakers available to employers, schools and community groups
• counsellors hold the professional designation of Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada (AFCC)

• housing counselling
• information and referral
• matches tenants with landlords, eviction prevention, landlord outreach and recruitment, housing listings
• voluntary trusteeship service
• street outreach to persons who are homeless, Streets to Homes follow up support for clients who have been placed in housing

• must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
• clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible
• landlord and tenant mediation
• money management advice
• follow-up search assistance and community referrals
• also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing

• also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
• for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327

• support, information, resources and training with financial issues
• opening a bank account
• social assistance benefits
• debt problems
• income tax return preparation

• hot lunch and coffee/tea to go
• drop in centre open, limited indoor seating due to physical distancing Monday-Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Sunday 5 pm-6 pm
• take away meals available Monday-Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Sunday 5 pm-6 pm
• 1:1 support 9 am-12:30 pm

• take away meals with snack and beverage
• laundry and washroom access
• 1:1 client suport including housing help, voluntary financial trusteeship (open for referrals), information and referral
• clothing bank -- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month 9 am-10:30 am
• women's group -- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm-2 pm
• men's group -- Thursday 12:30 pm-2 pm
• movie day -- 1st and 3rd Monday 12:30 pm-2 pm

• walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic -- Monday 9:30 am-11:30 am
• nursing services -- Friday (resuming October)
• dental clinic -- call for eligibility criteria and appointment, ext 290
• Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, call for information

• Sunday dinner 5 pm-6 pm
• Sunday worship service 6 pm-7 pm
• 1:1 counselling support Monday-Friday 9 am-12 noon

• breakfast, lunch
• showers, laundry, phones, mail services and computers
• assessment and support of OW/ODSP/CPP applications
• identification and legal support

• community nurses
• vaccination clinic
• psychiatrist
• primary care
• general practitioner

• case management
• safer drug use supplies
• overdose prevention site
• information and referral for issues related to HIV/Hep C

• money management assistance
• harm reduction
• follow-up support services for participants referred through the Streets to Homes program

• housing support and referral
• housing Connections Community Partner

• supportive housing for chronically homeless men
• application through CASH

• support, employment readiness and job matching services
• employment, volunteering and educational opportunities

• Acudetox, social action, mindfulness meditation and wellness group
• Sunday afternoon movie
• peer supports
• social, recreational and volunteering opportunities

Community Family Services include:

• social services
• emergency food assistance
• Pathway of Hope
• spiritual counselling
• summer camp assistance
• budget counselling
• individual assistance on a case-by-case basis
• volunteer services
• referrals to all other Salvation Army institutions
• Christmas assistance program for families in need of support during Christmas

• administrative assistance to community residents and groups
• information and referral services to community and government resources
• access to computers, photocopying, printing and fax

• strengthen community leadership and support positive social change from an anti-poverty social justice perspective
• identifying and responding to community needs
• training, support and advocacy for local residents

• group activities, workshops and one-on-one for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks

• Getting In Touch, Git.Connected, social/recreational mental health program
• adult and youth support groups
• Service Navigation Program -- support residents of Jane and Finch and of Northwest Toronto in accessing mental health services and social supports

• financial literacy and support services for low income individuals, families, newcomers or youth
• income tax clinic
• workshops
• one-on-one support with a mobile community financial worker for those facing financial barriers

• Corner Commons - community space
• community workshops and group programming
• engages area residents to reduce their carbon footprint
• community development and capacity building approach

• drop-in Tue-Fri 11 am-8 pm
• recreation programs, Internet access

• assists seniors from various ethnocultural groups to live independently and remain healthy
• in partnership with community agencies to ensure seniors are provided with the support they need

• www.InspireFinancialLearning.ca -- financial literacy programs and tools for teachers, students and parents

• money management education and budgeting assistance
• information and referral
• online resources on consumer debt and money management, including
  myMoneyCoach
• webinars and workshops

• counselling information and referral services
• volunteer tutors for children and youth
• voluntary trusteeship program
• free Internet access
• seasonal income tax clinic

• social and recreation activities after school program summer day camp
• Kidz Klub

• social recreation arts and education activities
• Boyz 2 Men -- dance club/li liweekend activities
• GEMS (Girls Empowerment for More Success) Jr.-- sports leadership arts and social activities homework help games outings and group discussion

• weekly group program including life skills, information and support in several languages
• East African Women's Circle, violence prevention program
• conversation club
• free childminding available

• family support program -- counselling on family issues

• Monday, Wednesday 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
• persons without telephones receive voice mail number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone
• $10 for 3 months

• staff will be on-site to answer phone calls
• drop-in program closed until further notice
• phone check-ins with clients, will ensure essential medication support is provided

• mental health case management and crisis intervention
• recreation and craft activities
• daily breakfast 8:30-10 am, and lunch 12 noon-1:30 pm
• telephone, shower and laundry facilities, ID clinic, voluntary trusteeship service
• medical clinic -- several days
• outreach services including substance abuse support
• liaison with other community agencies and government services

• community information and referral
• assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
• income tax clinic
• phone and mail registry service
• computer, Internet and email access
• online resource directory
• case management
• advocacy
• peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups

• financial literacy skills
• landlord and tenant mediation
• follow-up support and community links

• grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing

• drop-in hours
• toy and resource lending library
• structured recreation programs for parents/caregivers and children newborn to age 5
• child care registry

• homework help and recreational activities
• summer and March break day camps

• workshops, seminars
• Saturday and evening courses for adults
• income tax clinic (March-April)
• financial planning clinic by appointment
• computer lab with Internet access open to the public
• English conversation circle

• luncheon club
• day trips
• social and recreation activities
• osteo exercise
• cards club
• computer courses

• information and referral
• volunteer opportunities
• room rentals

• takeaway breakfast available Friday 10 am at 30 St Lawrence
• takeaway dinner available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6 pm at 30 St Lawrence
• no communal dining
• meals on wheels open, call for details
• some programs remain remote, other have begun in-person activities, check website for details

• social, recreation and education programs for low income residents of all ages
• summer day camp
• Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for families of young people in Regent Park
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• breakfast program Friday 10 am
• assistance with budgeting, identification, government forms Monday-Friday 1 pm-4 pm
• income tax clinic February-April
• community development
• youth health promotion worker
• Employment Services including Literacy and Basic Skills
• Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

• individual or group lessons
• fees on a sliding scale

• social, recreation and fitness programs
• health education
• home support services -- home help, van shopping, list shopping -- fee
• escort to medical appointments, friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance -- free
• Mandarin Outreach -- including settlement and newcomer services, social and cultural events, support groups and workshops

• includes personal care, essential homemaking, emergency response, and care coordination
• 4 participating buildings -- Old York Tower, Performing Arts Lodge of Canada, Older Women's Network Co-op, New Hibret Co-op

• one-on-one peer counselling
• social, recreational, and educational activities

• help to accessing and restoring government benefits
• debt management
• financial literacy workshops including budgeting and money management, debt and credit management, low-income retirement planning
• support to open a Registered Education Savings Plan through SmartSaver RESP guide