NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women
Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women
- Description
- COVID19 -- as per government guidelines
- Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations
- Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications
- Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training
For settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.ca
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.ca
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca
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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually- needs assessment
- orientation and overview of community and government services
- information and referral and to other service providers
- assistance in form completion and interpretation
Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects- counselling services for families
- group sessions and workshops at various locations
Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada
Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors
Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders
Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening - Eligibility
- Newcomers, immigrant and refugee women and their families
Connect Young -- children and youth 10-17 years
Residency Requirements: Steeles Ave W (north) to Wilson Ave (south), Islington Ave (west) to Dufferin St (east) ; senior and youth services -- City of Vaughan
- Application Process
- Call or walk in
- Office
- 416-663-2978
- Website
- Visit Website
- info@ehcw.ca
- Mailing Address
- 2350 Finch Ave W
Unit D
Toronto, ON, M9M 2C7
Canada - Languages
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Urdu
- Contact
- Yougeita Jagdesh, Program Manager
Email: yougeita@ehcw.ca
Phone: 647-500-2978 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Street parking
- Topic(s)
- Food - Food banks and referrals
- Food - Infant formula / Baby food
- Abuse / Assault - Counselling for abused women
- Child / Family Services - Infant formula / Baby food
- Employment / Training - Newcomer employment programs
- Income Support - Employment Insurance (EI)
- Newcomers - Newcomer employment programs
- Newcomers - Refugees
- Newcomers - Settlement services
- Older adults - Recreation for older adults
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- March 24, 2023
- Address
- 2350 Finch Ave W, Unit D
Toronto, ON, M9M 2C7
Cross street: Weston Rd and Finch Ave W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:30 am to 5:00 pmTue9:30 am to 5:00 pmWed9:30 am to 5:00 pmThu9:30 am to 5:00 pmFri9:30 am to 5:00 pmSat9:30 am to 5:00 pmSun9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Office -- Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm
Food bank: walk-in Thu only (seniors 12 noon-1 pm, general population 1 pm-4 pm), for service on other days please call: Mon-Thu 9:30 am-5 pm, Fri 9:30 am-3 pm - Service Area(s)
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Vaughan
