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WE ARE HIRING!!!!!
We are hiring a Language Training Assistant!
We are hiring a Settlement Assistant!
Summer Youth Program
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, we are modifying our Summer Youth Program and moving it to a virtual platform. Register is now Open! Register with Evone now at kevone@agincourtcommunityservices.com or call (416) 292-6912 ext. 333
STRONGER WOMEN PROJECT
Registration for August sesssios are now open! Cake decoration classes are done via Zoom. Register now! Limited spots available. We provide for all materials and all classes are free!
Call Sarah at (416) 886-6912 or e-mail at Lsarah@agincourtcommunityservices.com
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION SESSIONS
We have moved our in-person newcomer orientatoin session to online platform via Zoom. Below are the current newcomer orientation sessions that you can sign up for.
There are no newcomer orientation sessions scheduled at this time.
NEWCOMERS’ CENTRE NOTICE OF SERVICE MODIFICATION DUE TO COVID-19
The Newcomers' Centre values the health and safety of our staff, clients, volunteers, students, program participants, and donors. In light of COVID-19, ACSA Newcomers' Centre has modified its services to newcomers based on the recommendations of the Toronto Public Health and Public Health Ontario.
Settlement support for newcomers
The Newcomers' Centre staff are available to support newcomers' needs especially in this challenging times. Our Settlement Counselors are working remotely via phone, email, Zoom and Whatsup to provide the much needed critical management support to our new arrivals. We are also helping newcomers to apply for the various income support that have been released by the government (i.e. CERB, CESB, EI, Support for Families, OW, etc.). Please note that lengthy and non-urgent matters such as Citizenship applications will be deferred to another time as this requires detailed and time intensive support from staff.
Seniors' Cafe
Our Seniors' Cafe has moved online, meeting every Friday from 3-5pm.
Online Language Training
We continuously provide the much needed support of newcomers to enhance their English language skills by offering self-directed curriculum online and one-on-one and group webinar support. Our Language teachers are always ready to help you. More importantly, we are also helping newcomers acquire their LINC certificate in order to start applying for Citizenship. Call us now to register!
Service for newcomers on self-isolatoin and mandatory quarantine
Are you a newcomer who just arrived in the country and is being mandated to do self-quarantine? Call us to help you with your groceries and essential supplies.
Apart from organizing webinars, we are also accepting referrals of newcomers, refugees and Canadians needed legal support. We have volunteer lawyers from private and public practice who are helping to provide pro-bono consultation sessions. Please call Shaden is you need assistance at (647) 881-2245.
ACSA Legal Assistance Centre has been hosting webinars on various topics to help all newcomers and Canadians receive accurate and timely information related to updates on legal matters, policies and procedures. Please visit our link to the various webinars we have hosted in partnership with staff lawyers from various community legal clinics and other subject matter experts.
General Line: (416) 292-6912
Tracy Yu, Settlement Team Lead ext. 325 ytracy@agincourtcommunityservices.com
(416) 895-2822
Karuna Wimalasuriya, Settlement Counselor ext. 324 wkaruna@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Nedal Alshiekh, Settlement Counselor ext. 322 anedal@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Christine Markwell, Language & Training Specialist ext. 319 mchristine@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Lakshmi Rajan, Language Program Coordinator ext 321 rlakshmi@agincourtcommunityservices.com (647) 210-9466
Sarah Liu, Settlement Counselor/Training & Small Business Advisor ext. 332 Lsarah@agincourtcommunityservices.com (416) 886-6912
Evone Keyork, Settlement Counselor ext. 333 kevone@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Shaden Jebahi, Project Lead (LAC) ext. 335 jshaden@agincourtcommunityservices.com (647) 881-2245
Lorraine Arulnesan, Office Administrator ext. 326 alorraine@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Jamillah T. Mananghaya, Manager ext.323 mjamillah@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Watch a short video that captures how ACSA fights food insecurity due to Covid-19 crisis and help the most vulnerable groups in the community. To donate please click: www.agincourtcommunityservices.com/donate
