CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Parkdale Public Library - Parkdale Community Information Connection

Application

Walk in, call or email

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Residents of Parkdale

Fees

None

Contacts

Minerva Hui - Manager, Programs and Services
416-588-6288 ext 230 * pcic@culturelink.ca

Languages

English ; French ; Spanish

Language Note

sometimes available ; sometimes available ; Newcomer Youth Program

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

Description of Services:

Coordinates programs to break social isolation and increase connection of residents of Parkdale with a focus on seniors and youth
Information and Referral

staff specialize in connecting community members with local organizations
walk-ins welcome; no appointment required

Intergenerational Programs
Workshops bring together seniors and youth to learn new skills together and/or get a chance to spend time with a different age group to bring new perspectives
Global Roots

participants learn how to garden, cook and look after the environment; share information on nutrition and healthy recipes
refreshments/TTC fare provided; youth can use experience for community service
takes place at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St)

Youth Supporting Seniors in Information and Technology (SSIT)

pairs youth and seniors with aim to build up resumes and social connection.
youth coach and support seniors to use technologies and seniors have opportunities to increase their communications with friends and families using platforms such as What's App, FaceTime.
pairs meet twice a week for 3 months.
youth participants are screened for safety, receive orientation and receive certificate(s) for training and/or completion of program

Seniors Programs
Active and Connected Seniors

workshops and activities bring seniors together to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
past activities have included workshops on nutrition and seniors rights, arts and crafts and trips

Seniors Connected

online workshops with one-on-one follow up phone support
past workshops include topics such as budgeting, beating the heat, falls prevention

Youth Programs
Sankofa

workshops to create safe place to focus on physical and mental health, engagement with arts and care for the environment
youth can meet like-minded people and make new frineds
past sessions include topics such as Art Through You, Do It For Yourself, The Thread Club

Skills for Youth Success (SYS)

workshops to help youth market themselves in a digital world
youth learn to build a professional digital image and a new media resume
pre-employment program teaches youth networking skills and soft skills such as interacting with the public, tranferrable to many secotrs
youth will become familiar with potential career paths and ways to build important connections in the future