Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Afghan Women's Organization, AWO Scarborough
- Description
- Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777
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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
- Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
- citizenship test preparation classes
- day or evening, full-time and part-time classes
- 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
- individual counselling and orientation sessions
- mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- Women's Circle
- food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
- Eligibility
- Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution
- Application Process
- Call or visit website for information
- Office
- 416-266-1777
- Website
- Visit Website
- awo@afghanwomen.org
- Mailing Address
- 2555 Eglinton Ave E
Suite 211
Toronto, ON, M1K 5J1
Canada - Languages
- Dari, English, Pashto, Urdu, Uzbek
- Program Manager (LINC)
- Fahima Fatah
Email: ffatah@afghanwomen.org
Phone: 416-588-3585 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Contact organization for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible -- call for details; parking lot at rear
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
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- Last Updated On
- August 18, 2023
- Address
- 2555 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 211
Toronto, ON, M1K 5J1
Cross street: Midland Ave and Eglinton Ave E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Food Security Program Mon, Wed 11 am-3 pm; some evening and weekend programs - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
