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Program: Toronto - Parkdale Public Library - Parkdale Community Information Connection

Organization: CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Crossways Mall
Description of Services: Coordinates programs to break social isolation and increase connection of residents of Parkdale with a focus on seniors and youth
Information and Referral
  • staff specialize in connecting community members with local organizations
  • walk-ins welcome; no appointment required
Intergenerational Programs
  • workshops bring together seniors and youth to learn new skills together and/or get a chance to spend time with a different age group to bring new perspectives
  • youth coach and support seniors to use technologies, and seniors have opportunities to increase their communications using digital platforms
  • youth participants are screened for safety, receive orientation, and receive certificate(s) for training and/or completion of program
Seniors Programs
Active and Connected Seniors
  • workshops and activities bring seniors together to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
  • past activities have included workshops on nutrition and seniors rights, arts and crafts and trips
Seniors Connected
  • online workshops with one-on-one follow up phone support
  • past workshops include topics such as budgeting, beating the heat, falls prevention
Youth Programs
Sankofa
  • workshops to create safe place to focus on physical and mental health, engagement with arts and care for the environment
  • for youth 13-29 years; youth can meet like-minded people and make new friends
  • 2SLGBTQ+ friendly programming and services
Skills for Youth Success (SYS)
  • workshops to help youth market themselves in a digital world and develop their professional skills and identity
  • pre-employment program teaches youth networking skills and soft skills such as interacting with the public, transferable to many sectors
  • youth will become familiar with potential career paths and ways to build important connections in the future

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Residents of Parkdale
Application: Call or email for an appointment; walk-ins available
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Languages: English ; French ; Cantonese ; Mandarin ; Spanish

Phone Numbers: No public phone number
Email: pcic@culturelink.ca
Website: www.culturelink.ca
Address: Parkdale Public Library, 1303 Queen St W
Toronto, ON
M6K 1L6
Location: Cross street: Dufferin St and Queen St W
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts: Agata Zbijouska - Manager, Programs and Services
pcic@culturelink.ca

 
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