POINT Community Services Planning Survey

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POINT's Mission Statement To serve the people who live, work and study in North Toronto by improving availability and increasing awareness of the social and health services in the community through information, education and advocacy.

Comments

Service Description:

* Social planning and development of social and health services in North Toronto
* Identify gaps in services and initiate programs in North Toronto area partnership with other local and Toronto-wide organizations
* Community information and referral services offered in person and by telephone
* North Toronto Community Internet Access Site with four computer work stations available for public use; made possible through a grant from Industry Canada's C.A.P. (Community Access Program)
* Provide free Internet, E-mail and Scanner classes
* On-line Job Bank and employment related resources
* Computer, fax machine, copier; babysitting binders and bulletin boards for job search activities
* Registries - Babysitting and Nanny registry, In-Home Registry, Tutors, Training/Seminars/Workshops, and Volunteer Opportunities
* Income Tax Clinics by appointment
* Assistance with some applications and information on landlord/tenant issues
* The Toronto Rent Bank: a program that offers interest-free loans for families facing eviction.
* The Toronto Winter Warmth Fund: grants up to $450 to low-income house holds in arrears with Toronto Hydro or Enbridge Gas Distribution.
* "The Great Garden Adventure" - Children's Gardening Program since 2004
* Publications: North Toronto Child Care Directory, Student Volunteers Resource Guide, Seniors' Caregiver Handbook
* Workshops and events offered to address community issues e.g. Affordable Housing
* Registries – Babysitting and Nanny Registry, In-Home Care Registry, Tutors, Employment Training/Seminars/Workshops, Support groups and Volunteer Opportunities

(All programs and services provided free of charge unless otherwise indicated.)