Toronto - Queen St - Kababayan Multicultural Centre

Application

Call to make an appointment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Serves permanent residents, Convention refugees, work permit holders/temporary foreign workers, live-in caregivers, international students, refugee claimants and Canadian citizens

Fees

None

Contacts

Leizel Efe - Digital Community Engagement Specialist
416-532-3888 * info@kababayan.org

Languages

English ; Hindi ; Nepali ; Spanish ; Tagalog

Accessibility Note

Not wheelchair accessible

Description of Services:

Centre offers settlement, employment, supportive counselling and other services to newcomers, youth, families, women, and seniors. Services are delivered both in-person and virtually.
Settlement Services

information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
referrals to access other programs and services
interpretation
support with applications to government programs and services
settlement counselling; family reunification support
English conversation classes
computer skills training; life skills seminars

Employment/Career Services

employment counseling
career exploration, goal setting and planning
job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
networking with employers
resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
labour market information and exploration
referral to other employment-related information and programs

Youth and Family Support

leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
career planning, academic support
life coaching, supportive counselling
information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing

Community Support for Women

leadership training and workshops, skills development
supportive counselling
support for women in abusive relationships

Community Support for Seniors

social, recreation and wellness programs
information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
supportive counselling