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

3636 Steeles Ave E Unit 213A
Markham, ON
L3R 1K9
Markham, ON
L3R 1K9

905-948-1671

Fax: 905-948-9997

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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Last updated: Feb 18, 2025: Suggest an edit
