VWAT Family Services

Application

Drop in or call for information or appointment; appointments can also be made online at www.vwat.org/appointments

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

No restrictions

Fees

Most services free, fees for some classes

Contacts

Thuy Nguyen - Manager of Settlement and Employment Programs

Languages

English ; Farsi ; Spanish ; Vietnamese

Accessibility Note

Partially accessible - Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible, non-powered main entrance ; Free parking at rear

Description of Services:

Settlement Services, email newcomers@vwat.org or employment@vwat.org

information and help filling out forms and documents including applications for citizenship or permanent resident card, child tax benefit
citizenship preparation classes
translation and interpretation in Vietnamese, Spanish and Farsi
English conversation circle
legal information support
year round income tax clinic
Job Search Preparation and Training - developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills, with an online or in-class option
Employment Counselling - resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks

Seniors Services, email seniors@vwat.org

health information workshops
information and form filling for seniors' benefits
exercise and fitness programs, field trips

VWAT Youth Leadership Program, email youth@vwat.org

leadership training, skill building workshops
sports programs, field trips
youth led workshops or events
volunteer opportunities

Cultural Events - Two Sisters Commemoration, Lanterns Festival, Lunar New Year Celebration

Virtual Income Tax Clinic Free tax clinic services in Toronto for newcomers, students, seniors and those of low income