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Women and Children Social Networking


Description

Multiservice agency

  • community information and referrals
  • counselling, anger management
  • counselling for youth and young adults
  • employment assistance including resume/cover letter preparation, job search
  • social housing application assistance
  • year round income tax clinic
  • leadership skills development
  • children's breakfast club (on and off site)
  • outreach
  • workshops for women and youth
  • social and recreation activities, including children's book club and youth homework club

Electricity bill support assistance: lead intake agency for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through Ontario Energy Board (OEB)

  • pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
  • access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program: assistance with applications

Food, clothing, and toy distribution: for new immigrants, refugees and Ontario Works recipients

  • intake assessment required
  • annual Christmas toy distribution application deadline October 15

Newcomer Information Services

  • information and referrals, including immigration, employment and community services
  • counselling
  • some form filling assistance
  • access to computers
Eligibility
Individuals and families in need, particularly new immigrants, refugees and Ontario works recipients ; varies; see description or call for details

Mississauga East: Bloor St E (north) to Dundas St E (south), and Cawthra Rd (west) to Dixie Rd (east), also surrounding neighbourhoods

Toronto West: St Clair Ave W and Caledonia Rd area
Application Process
Call, email or visit website to make an appointment

Intake and registration required for some programs; see description or call for details
Office
289-521-5313
Fax
289-521-5314
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
3034 Palstan Rd
Unit 305
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 2Z6
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
Supporting documentation required for validation for some programs
Accessibility
Designated parking at entrance - parking lot ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - also side entrance ; Easy access to elevator - elevator with lowered buttons/key pad ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Ramp at main and side entrances
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
January 8, 2025
Address
3034 Palstan Rd, Unit 305
Mississauga, ON, L4Y 2Z6
Cross street: Constitutional Blvd and Dundas St E
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Hours of Operation
Hours vary
Service Area(s)
  • Mississauga
  • Toronto Downtown West
  • York