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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MIL0937 | Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-842-2486 ext 600 |
| Fax | 905-864-4748 |
| info@hmcconnections.com | |
| Website | hmcconnections.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonMC Instagram: hmcconnections_halton Twitter: twitter.com/HMCConnections |
| Primary Contact | Babur Mobarak, Program Manager; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 232; Email: bmobarak@hmcconnections.com |
| Alternate Contact | Margarita Cardona, Community Settlement Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 228; Email: mcardona@hmcconnections.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Babur Mobarak, Program Manager/ Community Connections Coordinator; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 232; Email: mcardona@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 |
| Alternate Executive | Hanadi Al-Masri, Director of Social Enterprises; Phone: 905 842 2486 ext 225 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration ; Federal - Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada ; Donations ; Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative (SCPI), Trillium |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services offered: Counselling and settlement services * Assistance with basic needs * Information about getting Health Card and Social Insurance Number * Help in finding affordable housing and financial budgeting * Information regarding rights, entitlements, responsibilities, education, health coverage, transportation and more * Advocacy on behalf of the client with professionals (service provider, doctor, court, lawyer, etc.) * Preparation for employment in Canada * Assessing eligibility for social services and financial assistance * Support with orientation about Immigration applications * Citizenship Workshops - assistance with citizenship applications * Parenting Information/Workshop * Assistance in settlement for newcomer families into the Halton school system * Interpretation and Translation – please visit the Connections website for more information * Commissioner of Oaths: Commissioners of Oath Services are offered at no cost by appointment only Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) * 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 focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development * Computer classes for beginners focusing on teaching the very basic computer skills: keyboard, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. * English Conversation Circles helps to build confidence speaking English and meet new people. Groups are offered in Burlington, Oakville and Milton * English Conversation Circle for seniors:This weekly session helps seniors to learn and practice daily conversation. This program is offered in Burlington, Oakville and Milton. * Social Circle for Seniors program is a great opportunity to meet other seniors in community. This program is offered in Milton. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Milton: Wed Evenings from 5 pm-8 pm for Settlement Services |
| Areas Served | Halton North |
| Eligibility | * Canadian citizens * permanent residents * convention refugees * refugee claimants * visitors |
| Application | Contact for program application information |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Serbian ; Spanish ; Tagalog ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services - Translation Services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Milton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ontario St S and Main St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Government / Legal ; Newcomers ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; English as a Second Language ; Immigration / Sponsorship ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Older Adult Recreation Resources ; Recreation for Older Adults ; Refugees ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs/Events |
| Service Categories | Citizenship Application Assistance ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Conversation Partners ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ; Interpretation/Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Syrian Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues |
