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Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Afghan Women's Organization, AWO North York Head Office
- Description
- All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585
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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
- 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
Community Development- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
- Eligibility
- Open to all with a focus on newcomers, particularly women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution
Also, the Afghan community - Application Process
- Call or drop in
- Office
- 416-588-3585
- Fax
- 416-588-4552
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 150 Consumers Rd
Suite 203
Toronto, ON, M2J 1P9
Canada - Languages
- Arabic, Dari, English, Farsi, Pashto, Uzbek
- Program Manager (LINC)
- Fahima Fatah
Email: [email protected] - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Contact organization for information
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- December 12, 2024
- Address
- 150 Consumers Rd, Suite 203
Toronto, ON, M2J 1P9Cross street: Victoria Park Ave and Sheppard Ave
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pmMon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 7:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
