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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The - Markham - York Centre - Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA York Centre

Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The - Markham - York Centre - Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA York Centre

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3636 Steeles Ave E Unit 213A
Markham, ON
L3R 1K9
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905-948-1671
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Fax: 905-948-9997
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Last updated: Feb 18, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on Asian communities including newcomers, refugees and citizens

Fees

None

Languages

English ; Cantonese ; Farsi ; Mandarin ; Tagalog ; Ukrainian

Accessibility Note

Unknown - contact organization for details

Description of Services:


Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada

Settlement Services
  • orientation and cultural transition counselling services
  • information and referral
  • translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation
  • free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes

Language and Skills Training
  • participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achev -see separate entry, childminding for eligible attendees, full-time, part-time and evening classes

Community Services
  • programs for youth, seniors, and women
  • EarlyON parenting program
  • recreation activities, workshops and seminars, volunteer training program, and heritage program for children

The Wellness Oasis
  • short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
  • wellness sessions on mental and physical health

Community Engagement and Volunteering
  • professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
  • opportunities to expand social and professional networks
  • obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement

Youth Employment Services
  • employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
  • financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
  • free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
  • wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term

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