West Neighbourhood House addresses issues like homelessness and housing affordability; un- and under-employment; poverty; inequities, racism and oppression; literacy; aging; mental and physical health; immigration and settlement; violence; isolation; and financial exclusion. They offer a broad range of community-based social service programs for people of all ages, supporting families and individuals to address personal problems, and/or create opportunities for personal Read more...
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The Jane Finch Centre ‘s Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program works with individuals who are living on low-incomes so they gain increased understanding and control of their finances and access benefits that can boost their incomes. FEPS provides information and solutions to complex financial challenges for people in immediate financial difficulty; it also supports them to make informed decisions Read more...
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The Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving (FEPS) program at Agincourt Community Services provides financial education, advocacy and problem-solving services to people living on a low income. FEPS services are free, confidential, one-on-one, and include information and referrals to income support programs. They provide hands-on help with: Completion of income tax returns Applying for government benefits Solving financial problems and questions Read more...
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The Toronto Military Family Resource Centre delivers the Military Family Services Program.Ā The Centre also employs approximately 30 full-time, part-time, and casual (supply) staff in the delivery of serving member, veteran, member/veteran family support, and child care services. They provide a range of support services to military families, including education and training programs, employment assistance, deployment support, counselling, child care, Read more...
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Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto has a community legal clinic that provides services in areas, including landlord and tenant issues, OW/ODSP, OPPD, human rights, and police complaints. They offer an Aboriginal Court Worker Program that supports those appearing in criminal, family, and youth court Diversion programs for Aboriginal adult and youth offenders. Read more...
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Native Child and Family Services supports young offenders through co-ordination with probation officers and court workers, case management, and supportive counselling. Read more...
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The Native Men’s Residence offer transitional housing and supports for Aboriginal men. They provide long-term affordable units that are available to those who complete the Sagatay program. Read more...
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The Aboriginal Women and Children’s Apartments offer self-contained apartments for Aboriginal mothers 16-24 with children. You can self-refer at the youth drop-in at 655 Bloor St W. Read more...
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The Native Women’s Transitional House provide services for at-risk Aboriginal women 16-24 with or without children. You can self-refer at the youth drop-in at 655 Bloor St. W. Read more...
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The Native Men’s Transitional House provides services for self-declared Native men 16-24 who are homeless or under-housed. You can self-refer at the youth drop-in at 655 Bloor St W. Read more...