Chinese Association of Mississauga
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL0535 | Last Full Update: 08 Jan 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-275-8558 |
| Fax | 905-275-7582 |
| cammis01@bellnet.ca | |
| Website | chineseassociationmississauga.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1982 |
| Primary Executive | Eric Wen, President |
| Alternate Executive | May Yumei Ren, Program Manager |
| Elections | Feb-Mar |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Information and referral to community services
Settlement information for immigrants and refugees (including GARs) * orientation sessions * job search help * housing help * information about health and the education system * participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Centre for Education & Training (TCET) -- see separate entry * childminding may be available for attendees with children 2 to 6 years * bus fare for eligible attendees English as a second language * Seniors programs including information and referral, social activities -- membership, help applying for benefits * Family abuse programs by referral from police or other agencies * community Volunteer Income Tax program for low income families and seniors * help for low-income families and seniors applying for Ontario Works in Peel and Peel Access to Housing * Commissioner for taking affidavits |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, other hours by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke ; Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Etobicoke South ; Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Peel Region, Etobicoke (west of Royal York and south of Steeles Ave), Oakville (east of Dorval Dr) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) - 100 year(s) Residents, newcomers and government assisted refugees (GARs) |
| Application | Call for appointment |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Membership ; Newcomer services free |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Golden Square Centre |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Central Pkwy W and Burnhamthorpe Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Community Programs ; Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Housing / Shelter ; Newcomers ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Sports ; Community and Recreation Centres ; Community Legal Services ; English as a Second Language ; Help to Find Housing ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Older Adult Recreation Resources ; Other Sports ; Recreation for Older Adults ; Refugees ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs/Events |
| Service Categories | Commissioner of Oaths ; English as a Second Language ~ Chinese Community ; Ethnocultural Multipurpose Centres ~ Chinese Community ; General Benefits Assistance ~ Chinese Community ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Older Adults ~ Chinese Community ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ~ Chinese Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Chinese Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults ~ Chinese Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Chinese Community ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ Chinese Community ; Welfare Rights Assistance ~ Chinese Community |