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| Afghan Women's Organization | |
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| Office phone | 416-588-3585 |
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| Fax | 416-588-4552 |
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| awo@afghanwomen.org | |
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| Web site | www.afghanwomen.org |
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| Address | 789 Don Mills Rd, Ste 312, Toronto, ON, M3C 1T5 |
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| Location (Intersection) | North York East (Don Mills Rd and Eglinton Ave E) |
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| Contacts | Fahima Fatah, LINC Coordinator |
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| Hours | Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Wed 9 am-7 pm * some evening and weekend programs |
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| Languages of service | English ; Farsi ; Dari ; Pashto ; Uzbek |
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| Eligibility | Open to all * focus on Afghan community, particularly women |
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| How to apply | Call or drop in |
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| Fees | None |
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| Physical access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * street parking close to entrance |
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| Service description | Settlement services for immigrants and refugees * needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship * job search training * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention * heritage language classes * skills upgrading * adult literacy classes * seniors program * youth program * community development including Afghan Women's Catering Group * Afghan Sewing Circle * media and overseas projects Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada), upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child care available -- see separate entry Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada * 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking * extensive individual assistance Also Mississauga office 905-279-3679 |
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| Organization type | Non Profit |
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| Last complete update | 2010-03-16 |
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