Address: 10 Gateway Blvd Ste 104, Toronto, ON M3C 3A1


Location: North York East
Office phone: 416-424-2900
Fax: 416-424-3455
Email:
Website: www.thorncliffe.org
Boundaries: Housing Help Centre -- Hwy 401 (north) to O'Connor Dr (south), Yonge St (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east) * Settlement Program -- newcomers living in Flemingdon Park and surrounding areas
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Eligibility: Varies by program
Services: Multiservice neighbourhood agency

• information and referral
• support group for women
• counselling for women in abusive relationships
• drop-in
• homework club
• youth and children's programs
• access to computers, fax, photocopier and telephone
• free Internet access
• income tax clinic
• resume help for youth and immigrants
• settlement services and advocacy for immigrants and newcomers
• community development
• workshops

Flemingdon Park Housing Help Centre -- assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing

• eviction prevention and housing stabilization services
• case management, counselling and advocacy
• information and referral
• specialized housing help to individuals with complex needs
• housing/landlord registry
• information and education on tenant's rights and responsibilities
• landlord/tenant mediation and advocacy
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
• drop in and off-site service
• Streets to Homes Follow up Program -- support to previously homeless individuals

Rent Bank access centre -- interest-free loans to low income individuals, couples, seniors or families living in market rent units who face eviction as a result of rental arrears

• must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
• clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible
• landlord and tenant mediation
• money management advice
• follow-up search assistance and community referrals

Access centre for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support

• for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327
  How to apply: Call or drop in
  Languages: English - other languages may be available * interpreters available for women in abusive relationships -- call ahead to arrange
  Fees: Free * nominal photocopying and printing costs
  Physical access: Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall; Designated parking at entrance
  Legal status: Non Profit; Registered Charity; United Way