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	MAL0079	Afghan Women's Organization	3050  Unit 302 Confederation Pkwy N, Mezzanine 1  Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6	905-279-3679 Toronto 416-588-3585	Afghan women's group * offers LINC (Language Instructor to Newcomers to Canada) classes for women (Literacy to Level 5) * settlement services (ISAP) * literacy classes for women * Heritage Language Classes (Dari) * Afghan Senior's Group * youth & family workers * child minding services available to program participants	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0101	African Community Services of Peel, Brampton	20 Nelson Street W, Ste 302  Brampton, ON L6X 2M5	905-460-9514	Provides settlement, integration, education and social services to newcomers * newcomer settlement program * monthly citizenship preparation classes  employment support * youth development programs * seniors' support services * women's support services * volunteer opportunities * community information services * community events * inter-agency networking	Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0125	Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, BMC Brampton	Civic Centre  150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107  Brampton, ON L6T 2T9	905-790-8482	Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service    Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors    Services are provided at Three locations  150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton  3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga  197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton    Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP)  For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries    Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP)  Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi     Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years  Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development    Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT)  Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services    Volunteer Management * (VMP)  Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community    Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)   Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton)    Job Search Workshop * (JSW)  Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up    Employment Support *   Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board    Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card    Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours	Brampton Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm * Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0182	Brampton Multicultural Community Centre, Mississauga	4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43  Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9	Mississauga West 905-828-1328	Neighbourhood multi-service agency * provides services to the most vulnerable individuals and families through drop-in or phone service    Services include (but are not limited to) - settlement & integration programs * information & orientation sessions * referral to appropriate services * educational workshops * skills development * employment related services * assisting people with Ontario Works * counselling and support counselling * translation and interpretation * support for seniors    Services are provided at Three locations  150 Central Park Dr, Ste 107, Brampton  3190 Ridgeway Dr, Unit 35, Mississauga  197 County Court Boulevard, Unit 303 Brampton    Immigrant Settlement & Adaptation Program * (ISAP)  For new immigrants within their first year of arrival * assists these immigrants to settle effectively in Canada * offers orientation and information sessions * interpretation & translations * employment related support * initial needs assessment * referrals to appropriate services * solution-focused counseling * service bridging * offered in both official languages * focus is on immigrants speaking African * Yoruba * Arabic * Tamil * Persian * Spanish * Hindi * Gujarati * Urdu * Punjabi * and other languages from South Asian Countries    Newcomers Settlement Program * (NSP)  Supports the early and effective settlement of newcomers to Ontario * priority is to support newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years includes permanent residents * Canadian citizens * refugees * refugee claimants * non-immigrants foreign domestic workers in Canada who may subsequently apply for permanent resident status under Live-in Care Giver Program * offers information & orientation * interpretation and translation * supportive counselling * referral and access to services * employment related support * program focuses on but is not limited to Urdu * Arabic * Punjabi     Community Social Support Program * (CSSS) Immigrants' Support Beyond 5-Years  Serves men * women * youth * and families from diverse population in Brampton and surrounding areas * primarily a drop in program for clients to receive support in their settlement process * offers supportive counseling * information and referrals for immigrants (who are in Canada 5yrs and beyond) and for the non-conventional refugees or people with no status * group does not qualify under any other program or services * information sessions and workshops for * adult * seniors * and youth * parenting * health * life skills development    Access Centre Of Training And Technology * (ACT)  Serves individuals looking to improve or develop their computer skills * affordable instructor led training program * available to all volunteers and individuals who cannot afford to pay even the nominal cost * MS Office * Excel * Word * Power Point * Internet * Outlook * Basic Accounting * ACCPAC * basic key boarding * program is not only financially self-reliant but supports the administrative needs of BMC and complements the other programs and services    Volunteer Management * (VMP)  Serves individuals * newcomers and the community at large to develop or enhance their skills through volunteer work; allowing them to gain 'Canadian Experience' and increase their community participation also benefits individuals in developing their leadership skills and becoming role models for the community    Multicultural Settlement And Education Partnership * (MSEP)   Partnership with the Peel District School Board * Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board * Citizenship and Immigration Canada * settlement service program * helps newcomer families adapt and integrate into the Canadian education system * culture * and society provided to the families from the base of their schools (only offered in Brampton)    Job Search Workshop * (JSW)  Helps immigrants and newcomers in their job search efforts * resume writing techniques * job search techniques * interviewing skills * students use skills through hands-on work * role-playing * interactive discussions * job coaching * mentoring * career assessment, * supportive counselling * connection to employers, * and three months follow up    Employment Support *   Resume writing * role play * interview skills * job fairs * labour market information * job placements * job board    Government Forms available * Citizenship * Permanent Resident (PR) * Social Insurance Number (SIN) * Canada Pension Plan (CPP) * Old Age Supplement (OAS) * sponsorship * Canadian passport * Affordable Housing * Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) card    Organizations operating within Centre include * Muslim Community Services (MCS * offering LINC classes * Violence Against Women program (VAW)) * and support to children who witness abuse Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) * Settlement Services for newcomers in partnership with Brampton Library * Information & Referral * Group Sessions * services provided from two library branches: * Chincagousy * South Fletcher during library hours	Mississauga Mon-Fri 9 am-5:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CMH0184	Catholic Crosscultural Services, Peel Regional Offices, Brampton Office	8 Nelson Street St W, Unit 302  Brampton, ON L6X 4J2	905-457-7740	Settlement Services - offers settlement counselling * support with immigration documentation * access to education, childcare, health care, child tax benefits, social assistance, housing, individual and family counselling * helps obtain social insurance numbers * offers services in a variety of languages * affiliated with interpreter services * provides certification of immigration and education related documents * commissioner of oath services.    Employment Access Program (EAP) - helps job seekers identify range of skills, design marketable resumes and assist in overcoming the barrier of "No Canadian Experience" * helps develop individual employment and career action plan * provides information about mentorship programs, retraining, education and volunteer opportunities in the community * one-on-one coaching, resource library and workshops* free access to the internet,  phone, fax, and photocopier.    Refugee Sponsorship Training Program - The RSTP is a program designed to support the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) of Canada, their Constituent Groups, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors interested in sponsoring refugees.    Supportive Services for Women - provides supportive counselling to newcomer women who are experiencing domestic violence * services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the clients * provides individual crisis intervention counselling with no waiting list * information & referral services * support groups for recently separated/divorced women * workshops on self-esteem, anger management, assertiveness, job-search, stress management, health alternatives, parenting and more * networking for isolated women through groups * free non-judgmental, confidential support * helps victims of violence to identify and examine their options in order to survive and work through their crisis * accompanies victims to hospitals, police stations or to court and advocates on their behalf when necessary * refers client to other agencies or professionals when appropriate * responds to women of all cultures in culturally sensitive environment through many  languages * provides public education    Housing Support – helps Peel residents to locate suitable and affordable housing    Volunteer opportunities	Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM  Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0121	Chinese Association of Mississauga	Golden Square Centre  1177 Central Pkwy W, Unit 16  Mississauga, ON L5C 4P3	905-275-8558	Chinese Association * Community/Social Activities for seniors and members * Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) * ESL * Newcomers Settlement Services * Child care * Volunteer opportunities and training * Job search, Resume and Cover Letter Workshop * Computer Internet Service for settlement need * Housing and Referral Services * Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for low income families, seniors, and students * Assisting low-income families and seniors to apply for Ontario Works in Peel and Peel Access to Housing * Interpretive services * Commissioner for taking affidavits *	Office Hour   Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0076	Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre	3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103  Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9	905-629-1873	Multiservice organization offering a wide range of social and recreational services to meet the needs of the Dixie Bloor community and surrounding areas offering Settlement Services for new immigrants in 19 languages, including American Sign Language, Disability issues, Family Reunification, Commission of Oath,* Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and bridge to work co-op , newcomert * Employment Programs and job search workshops, counselling , mentoring and job development, l *Employment Resource Rooms, offered at 3415 Dixie Rd, Ste 402 * Mississauga * 905-206-0755 *Family Programs (including programs for children, youth & seniors), Kids day camps, volunteer programs . caregiver information and education call Wendy 905-276-6392 *	Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0092	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel, Branch Office	21 Regan Rd, Unit H & I  Brampton, ON L7A 1C5	905-459-4776	India Rainbow Community Services of Peel is a charitable, non-profit community-based organization * provides services to immigrants for integration into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * programs offered include: Services For Children, Youth & Parents - provides culturally and linguistically specific information, resources and support to South Asian families within Peel region * offers parenting strategies to help balance families between settlement, integration and cultural identity * links parents with other community resources Settlement Services For Newcomers - assists newcomers integrate and adapt into the Canadian society Job Search Workshops For Newcomers - helps newcomers get into the workforce by providing assistance with resumes * interview tips * information on skills development courses and educational upgrading/evaluation Programs For Healthy Seniors - Seniors Wellness Programs - provides group programs * educational, cultural and recreational outings * support groups * workshops * referral and assistance * will accompany clients to various appointments * provides health and nutrition information Program For Women - provides crisis intervention, support and guidance to abused women * information and access to eligible government benefits * referrals to shelters and support groups and empowerment workshops Housing And Support For Homeless People With Mental Illness - assists people with mental illness to find affordable housing, to set up their new homes, to care for themselves, to plan for any possible crisis and to connect with other supports and service providers	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0150	Interim Place, Community Support & Outreach (THSP)		Administration 905-403-9691 ext 2221	Helps women and children live abuse-free lives independent from their abuser. Services offered include: crisis support and counselling, safety planning; Information and referral assistance in areas such as housing and income support, legal matters including family, criminal landlord and tenant, criminal injuries, workers compensation, workers compensation, employment, training and education; immigration services; parenting support; childcare and language interpretation: Multicultural Cultural Interpretation Services (MCIS)	*Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm  *Shelter Hours 24/7	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0001	Malton Neighbourhood Services	Malton Neighbourhood Services  3540 Morning Star Dr  Missisauga, ON L4T 1Y2	905-677-6270	Malton Neighbourhood Services is a non-profit, multi-service settlement/community support agency offering services in Mississauga and Brampton.     (The Brampton site is called MNS Multicultural Newcomer Servcies and is located at 3975 Cottrelle Blvd.)     We offer * job search workshops * career counseling * translation/interpretation * English language training for newcomers ( LINC) * computer training * information and referrals * programs for women, seniors, youth * home work tutoring for students in grades 1-8 * after-school girls and boys drop-in discussion/recreation groups * early years parenting/children drop-in programs (0-6yrs) * free legal and dental clinics * women's advocacy and supportive services * help in filling out citizenship / immigration sponsorship forms and other official documents including social assistance and supportive housing applications * ( MHRC ) Malton Housing Resource Centre.	Mon-Thursday 8:30 am-8 pm * Friday 8:30 am-5 pm,  Legal Clinic,Thursday 4 pm-6 pm.   Dental Clinic First,and Third ,Wednesday each month 9 am-3 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0154	Muslim Community Services, Brampton	Civic Centre  150 Central Park Dr, Ste 304  Brampton, ON L6T 2T9	Brampton North Office 905-790-1910  Brampton South Office 905-790-8482  Mississauga Office 905-828-2001	Muslim Community Services (MCS)   Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:   Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.   Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).   Employment Support: A program to assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*   Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.	Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0181	Muslim Community Services, Mississauga	4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43  Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9	Mississauga West 905-828-2001	Muslim Community Services (MCS)     Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:   Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.   Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).   Employment Support Programto assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*   Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.	Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0131	Palestine House Educational and Cultural Centre	3195 Erindale Station Rd  Mississauga, ON L5C 1Y5	905-270-3622; 905-270-4011	Cultural centre * offers counseling on immigration, family problems, citizenship, legal matters and housing, in addition to referrals to specialized professionals and institutions Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)- offers free courses to adults, childcare service (for participants) and transportation * teaches students to communicate effectively in 5 key areas: reading; writing; speaking; Canadian geography and history * offers classes from the Literacy Level to Level 6 Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) - provides comprehensive services to new comers assuring quick settlement and adaptation in Canada * services include: general information about life in Canada; healthcare, education, employment-related services, transportation, housing and social assistance, translation and interpretation, referral to community resources, youth settlement services * offers services in English, Arabic and Mandarin Seniors Committee - organizes monthly dinner gatherings for the older men in the community to share food and thoughts * organizes activities and events such as card games, computer-literacy training, and field trips to festivals, national parks, and recreation areas Youth Committee - aims to bring youth from the community together in a space where they can work toward common goals * youth mentorship - for youth at risk, as well as for students needing help with school work, university applications, standardized tests (e.g. LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc) * Youth Study Group & Oral History Project - in coordination with the Palestine House Resource Centre * brings youth and seniors from the community together to record the narratives and stories of our people, and to research, document and record these stories * group trips - picnics, paintball games, sporting events, theatre and music performances, etc * organizing social events and gatherings to bring people together, raise money, and showcase local talent * organizing sporting events, such as basketball and football (soccer) pick-up games and tournaments in the area, as well as supporting the community's athletic teams Arts Programs - offers arts and performance projects aimed at preserving heritage art forms (such as dabkah and oriental/ Eastern music) * develops contemporary art (such as theatre and contemporary Eastern music) that builds on a history of Palestinian cultural production * hosts occasional art and photo exhibits, invites artists to give presentations about their work, and organizes trips to arts festivals in Toronto, Montreal and Detroit Salameh Theatre Troupe - no experience required * theatre troupe meets to do acting drills and exercises * improvise skits * work together to write scenes and plays that express views on various issues and topics Music Classes - for people wanting to learn and/or perform Sharqi (Eastern): Music of the Arab world, Turkey and Iran based on a very different set of scales and modes that date back thousands of years, and played on instruments rarely seen in Canada * instrument/s currently offered – violin Dabkah Classes/ Dabkah Troupe - for beginners and Dabbeekeh * dance-form that symbolizes a connection to the land Heritage Archive - In coordination with the Palestine House Resource Centre, the arts program is working to build an archive of Arab and Palestinian artwork, and art resources * materials collected include digitized artwork * books of and about Arab and Palestinian art * political poster art * taped theatre, music and dance pieces and performances	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm LINC Classes Mon-Thu 9 am-2:30 pm; Fri 9 am-12:30 pm; Mon-Thu 5:30 pm-8:30 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0130	Peel Multicultural Council	6630 Turner Valley Rd  Mississauga, ON L5N 2P1	905-819-1144	Peel Multicultural Council, as an umbrella organization, aims to promote a harmonious multicultural society in Peel, by increasing communication and by building bridges of understanding between ethno-cultural groups, institutions, and the community, and to facilitate settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada Addresses racial, social, linguistic and cultural needs of the Peel community * promotes employment equity, anti-racist organizational change, cultural sensitivity and assists in the settlement and integration of newcomers to Canada * promotes community economic development by offering business start-up information and seminars * serves as a clearinghouse of information about various ethnocultural groups through its quarterly newsletter and the resource centre Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes * full time & part- time evening classes for Levels 1-6 Immigrant Settlement Services – provides information on services such as immigration, education, employment, financial assistance, health, legal services, housing, transportation, translation/interpretation, etc * assists with filling out forms and applications (SIN, OHIP, Child Tax, PR Renewal, ODSP, Citizenship) * advocates on clients behalf * provides referrals to other service providers Job Search Workshop (4 Days) – helps newcomers to Canada find suitable employment * skills covered include: resume writing & cover letters * job search and networking techniques * skills to overcome 'No Canadian Work Experience' barrier * help identifying skills * strategies to tap hidden job market * understanding the Canadian labour market * interview preparations and mock interviews * workers' rights and employment standards Enhanced Language Training (ELT-12 Wks) - job specific language training * work placement * career counseling * job readiness skills (resume, cover letter, cold calling, and informational interview) * 2 weeks computer classes Host Program provides newcomer adults with the opportunty to make friends by being matched with someone that has lived in Canada for at least 3 years *newcomers can learn about Canadian culture and customs *receive support to better cope with the stresses of settling and adapting in Canada *participate in group social activities *develop confidence and networking skills. Host Youth Program HYP -helps newcomer youth, ages 12-24, adpat to Canadian culture and become aware of different resources in the community (i.e recreation, entertainment, etc), *praticipate in group activities including: English Conversation Circles, Homework Club, playing video games, movie night, information workshops, art and literature. Other free services offered include: Commissioner of Oaths to attest documents * access to computer, fax, internet * childcare * Mississauga transit tickets	Mon-Fri 9am-5:00pm * Wed 9am-8:30pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0071	Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Mississauga Office		Office: 905-403-8860  Counselling Services * 905-403-8860   LINC Program * 905-403-9545  Resource Centre for New Immigrants * 905-403-8860  ELT * 905-823-5461	Provides programs for new immigrants, first generation Canadians and refugees Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) Program - full time and evening English classes (Literacy to Level 7) * free for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers * child minding for pre-school children for registered students Enhanced Language Training (ELT) - intended for internationally trained professionals who have prior training in IT, engineering, business administration, customer service,and healthcare * 3-part course (in class sector specific language training, one-on-one workplace preparation with a job developer; six weeks of unpaid job placement in a Canadian company) * day time and night time classes offered * full time and part time Settlement Services - information on and referral * interpretation and translation * interpretation over the phone and/or in person to facilitate access to programs and services such as social assistance, medical care and legal services * case management services for underserved and high needs clients * career and employment counselling * short term supportive counselling * crisis intervention Resource Centre For New Immigrants - computers with internet access * assistance with information search, letter preparation, completing on-line applications * assistance with job search and resume writing * fax and photocopier * information sessions on settlement topics * internal referrals to individual counselling and English language training * referral to community and government programs and services Offers interpretation, translation, and certification of documents and affidavits	Mon 8:30 am-7 pm * Tue- Fri 8:30 am-4 pm	Record Added Add Record
	MAL0096	The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, Peel Office	888 Dundas Street E, Unit B6-1  Mississauga, ON L4Y 4G6	905-615-9500	The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) assists newcomers to adapt to the Canadian style of living and become the mainstream of the Canadian mosaic Settlement Services Department - assists new immigrants to know more about the social system of Canada and help them to adapt to the Canadian style of living through our counselling services * services include one to one counselling * information workshops * orientation days for newcomers * settlement fact sheets * computer access * employment orientation * employment preparation program Counselling services - includes counselling on education * immigration * housing * children's benefit * registration (birth, marriage, etc) * taxation * employment * health care system * citizenship * senior's benefits * social assistance, etc Education And Language Training Department - helps newcomers become competent in everyday English * enhances Computer English learning * provides knowledge and techniques required for the process of applying for Canadian citizenship and taking the test * ensures the continuity of heritage language for the Chinese youngsters and provides sufficient reading materials in their own native language * services offered include LINC Classes (Level 1 - 5) * free child minding services * English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) - low, intermediate and high level * citizenship preparation classes - beginner, basic and intermediate level Community And Youth Department - assists newcomers of Chinese origin to adapt to the Canadian style of living * helps participants to strengthen their communication skills and improve their quality of living * services offered include volunteer training * Youth Ambassador Program * women support group * senior support group * interest groups * Children's Day Camp (Spring and Summer) * ELITE - Evergreen Leader-In-Training for Exercise * parent support program * Damayan Filipino Drop-In & Information Centre (sponsored by TCCSA)	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm	Record Added Add Record
	CDR0237	United Achievers Community Services	36 Queen St E, Lower Level  Brampton, ON L6V 1A2	*905-455-6789	The United Achievers Community Services, founded by the United Achievers Club of Brampton, is a non-profit organization primarily serving the African Caribbean community. UACS is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive preventive social programs, support, resources, education and training. Programs offered include:    VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM  In an aim toward the elimination and prevention of the conditions that perpetuate violence against women and children, United Achievers provides racially and culturally appropriate services to women and children who are victims/survivors of all forms of violence.   Program includes:   Face-to-face Supportive Counseling   Telephone Crises Intervention   Women's Support Group   Accompaniment   Information & Referrals    LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM  The Long Term Care Program aims to improve the quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors. This culturally sensitive program has been successful in relieving loneliness, decreasing isolation, creating social opportunities, providing skills development, enhancing self-esteem and increasing independence.   Long term care services include:   Weekly Drop-In   Counseling   Accompaniment   Friendly Visiting   Health and Nutrition    YOUTH SERVICE CANADA INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT   Funded in part by Human Resources Canada, this venture provides services for the Summer Camp offered to local kids    MENTORING PROGRAM  Enhances and develops the educational, social, creative and intellectual abilities and strengths of students, especially of Black and Caribbean heritage, to their maximum potential. This will enable them to reach for, and obtain, success through the application of excellence in all their endeavors.    Aims and Objectives include:  To develop and implement a mentoring program that will assist students, primarily of Black and Caribbean heritage, to make valuable learning connections with their schools, their peers and positive adult role models in the community.   To enable the designated group to develop respect for self/others.   To provide relevant training and skill development in academic, social, political and economic disciplines.   To seek support and participation from caring professionals and individuals who are committed to building the community from within.   To provide purpose and focus for students who are marginalized, and who are underachieving in school and in acceptable social behaviors.   To provide the opportunity for participants to obtain scholarships towards post-secondary studies   To build a network of people helping people.    PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE GROUP  Offers help if your child is attending school in Peel and you have concerns in any of the following areas: Suspension, Expulsion, School Reports, Parent Council, Learning Disabilities, Course Selection, University/College Selection, School Disciplinary Policy, Attending interviews/hearings.    The program aims to assist parents in:   Overcoming barriers that inhibit communication and becoming fully involved in the education of their children   Understanding their rights, accepting responsibilities, and building positive relationships with schools   Understanding the direct correlation between behaviors in the home and performance in school   Understanding school policies and disciplinary procedures   Becoming successful advocates for their children   Building a network of parents helping parents helping children.   The program also aims to assist school personnel in:   Understanding cultural nuances which impede positive communication with parents and students   Understanding and demonstrating cultural sensitivity when interacting with students   Adopting non-threatening and non-judgmental approaches in resolving problems    AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS  This is not a babysitting service  These programs assist students with understanding curriculum material; with the completion of their homework while providing an interesting and stimulating environment. After school programs include:   Weekly Drop-In   Tutoring   Supervising   Homework Assistance   Crafts and Activities   Guest Speakers    WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP  Promotes self-esteem; decision making; coping strategies; parenting & life skills; custody & legal rights; group discussions; guest speakers. Provides free child care to participants.    SENIORS DROP-IN   A supplementary program of the Long Term Care Program, staffed by trained volunteers and/or Placement Students to provide service to shut-ins or temporarily immobile seniors.    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES   Members of the general public and/or students from local schools/colleges are afforded the opportunity to do volunteer work with the agency. These people are crucial in enabling the agency to deliver the high level of service expected for the Programs/Services offered. Volunteers are able to upgrade their skill sets to enhance their employability, or gain experience in their area of study.    STUDENT PLACEMENT   Opportunity offered to students from local high schools/colleges, to assist with the various services/programs offered by United Achievers Community Services. It enables students to gain valuable hands on experience to hone their skills and supplement their area of study.    Other services and programs offered as the need arises.	*Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm   *Fri 9am - 5pm	Record Added Add Record