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INTERCEDE for the Rights of Domestic Workers, Caregivers and Newcomers

Office phone: 416-483-4554
Toll-free phone: 1-877-483-4554
Fax: 416-483-9781
E-mail:
Web site: www.intercedetoronto.org
Address: 234 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 405, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K5
Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 22)
Officers: Ms Fely Villasin, Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service: English ; Filipino ; translation/interpretation may be arranged for Spanish and other languages
Eligibility: Domestic workers in or out of the Live-in Caregiver Program, as well as caregivers, other work permit holders and Filipino newcomers - also family members
How to apply: Fill out client information forms and bring relevant documents - most services by appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - elevator with lowered buttons
Service description: Information, referral and counselling on immigration, employment, human rights
  • orientation for newcomers
  • settlement services
  • resume preparation
  • emotional support
  • advocacy
  • support groups
  • off site outreach meetings
  • skills upgrading and leadership workshops
  • recreation activities
  • education meeting 1st Sunday of every month 3-5 pm at 58 Cecil St
  • confidential
Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
  • 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
  • extensive individual assistance

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Counselling; Domestic workers; Employment; Filipino community; Human rights; Immigrants; Immigration; Job search training; Leadership training; Orientation; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services Record ID MET1156 Last complete update 2007-07-13 Last modification date 2008-03-31
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