HMC Connections
Service: Community Connections Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4196 | Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
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| Office Phone | 905-842-2486 |
| Fax | 905-842-8807 |
| info@hmcconnections.com | |
| Website | hmcconnections.com/services/community-connections/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonMC Twitter: twitter.com/HMCConnections |
| Primary Contact | Regina Goze, Community Connections Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 250; Email: rgoze@hmcconnections.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1979 |
| Primary Executive | Kim Jenkinson, Executive Director; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 222; Email: kjenkinson@hmcconnections.com |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI) ; Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information ----------------------------------------- Group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks. Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with the focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Programs and activities include: For all ages:
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| Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Thu 9 am-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 65 year(s)
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| Application | Call 905-842-2486 ext 221 to register |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Korean ; Lithuanian ; Pashto ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Serbian ; Spanish ; Tagalog ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Fourth Line and Speers Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Computer & Related Technology Classes ; English as a Second Language ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Work Experience |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Conversation Partners ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Homework Help Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services |