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Organization:
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For Youth Initiative - Keele Street Office - Youth Support Services
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Address:
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1652 Keele St Suite 108
Toronto, ON
M6M 3W3
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Keele St and Rogers Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Free parking at rear and side of building off Nashville Ave
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-7 pm, Fri 12 noon-7 pm
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Service Description:
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Youth drop-in space, individualized case management, advocacy and systems navigation support with a focus on academic success, employment, settlement services and youth justice prevention and intervention. Programs and services include: - tutoring and academic support for secondary school students
- support with transition to post-secondary, including financial assistance through application bursaries, scholarship program, accessing OSAP and other financial aid
- career mentorship, job readiness, resume and mock interview support, employment training, First Aid and CPR training
- newcomer case management services
- RISE Diversion and Reintegration program
- mentorship and skill development
- counselling and mental wellbeing
- volunteer and peer leadership opportunities
- financial assistance, and food security support
- field trips, social and recreational activities
- organizational mentorship/trusteeship services
Some services offered both virtually and in-person
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Application:
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Call, email, drop in, or visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 12-29 years with focus on Black, racialized and newcomer youth
Residency Requirements: Focus on York South-Weston area, Oakwood-Vaughan and surrounding communities
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Languages:
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English * French * Portuguese * Spanish
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