Working Women Community Centre - Victoria Park Hub - Working Women Community Centre, Victoria Park Hub

Application

Varies for different services -- call or drop in

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all, focus on immigrant and refugee women and their families

Residency Requirements: focus on Golden Mile area

Fees

Service - rental community space, working space, meeting, kitchen

Contacts

Sylvie Charliekaram - Senior Programs Manager
416-471-5656
Satram Minhas/Genevieve Komanyor - Intake and Reception Workers
sminhas@workingwomencc.org

Languages

English ; Farsi ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Tamil ; Urdu

Language Note

settlement worker

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Designated parking

Description of Services:

Neighbourhood Multiservice Centre

cross cultural focus
employment support and partnerships
community kitchen
rental space for community and resident groups
partnered programs with numerous other organizations including Toronto Public Health

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) - in-home school readiness program for low income newcomer families
Settlement Program - formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program

information and referral, orientation, interpretation
counselling, documentation, social assistance applications
information and workshops

Women's Support Services - counselling and support groups available
Community development initiative

Hot desk space that can be booked for employment or training
Victoria Park Hub Lead Agency
Other services provided by partner agencies including, Family Service Toronto, Sesheme Foundation, East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church, Labour Education Centre and YMCA Youth Employment