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Georgine Mpimbwele
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Shelter
Services Services
Support
Outreach
Basic needs assessment upon arrival to the shelter and referrals for further follow up.
Assistance to access basic services such as health care, education, banking. Housing orientations and support to secure permanent housing and affordable house.
On-site workshops are offered on parenting, budgeting, children & safety, health issues, and immigration settlement work like fill up immigration form.
Basic health coverage under Interim Federal Health Program (IFH Program) Translation services Refugee Sponsorship Program in partnership
Services available 24/7 Easy access as it is located in downtown Toronto, close to Christie Subway Station
465 total
60% female 11% single female parent
When they apply for work permit outreach program help them. Supporting in completing the myriad forms necessary for settlement in Canada. Making appointments and referrals to legal services, healthcare professionals and food, furniture and clothing banks. Advocate for spatial needs such as with landlord/ tenant issues or children with spatial needs in the school setting. Practical support of baby gifts and food.
Free services are provided for three months only. If refugee claim is declined, need to leave the centre. Special programs (Camping, yoga etc.) are arranged
More than two persons stayed in one room that is beyond the capacity.