Literacy Council York-Simcoe

Skills Upgrading Centre’s training programs are completely customized to your current skill level and educational goals. Our versatility allows for one-to-one tutoring, small class instruction or computer-assisted instruction so that you can learn at your own pace. We’re by your side every step of the way to guide you towards educational success.

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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region

Free care for victims/survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault including emergency care following abuse or an assault, examination, testing, follow-up care, counselling and many other services as needed. Services are provided by health care professionals who are specially trained in forensics and trauma related to abuse and assault. The centre also provides counselling and support to family members and caregivers.

Parya Trillium Foundation

To provide a safe and welcoming space to meet the social and cultural needs of the Iranian-Canadian Community with the special focus on providing programs and services to newcomers, youth, and seniors. Our aim is to strengthen the capacity of the Farsi-Speaking community through education, social integration, community development and newcomer services.

Pro Bono

This resource will outline the steps to start your own small business in terms of legal requirements and offer free advice. Call if you need help with a civil matter (no family law or criminal law).

Steps to Justice - Social Assistance (ODSP) or (OW)

Read this to learn what you can do if you disagree with a decision about assistance from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This can include a decision to: Refuse to give you financial assistance Reduce the amount of assistance you get Cut off your assistance. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/apir.pdf

Human Endeavour

Bradford and Vaughan offices provide programs to marginalized, Newcomers, Individuals on Social Assistance, and those laid off. For Seniors (See Health & Wellness) Training and placement for entrepreneurship, Family and Child Services under Community Development and Settlement and Skills Training. These are all accessible from the Home Page.

Sandgate, Women's Shelter of York Region Inc

Sandgate offers a wide range of services designed to support and empower women and their children who wish to transition to a life free of violence. You will find a home-like environment including;


Food, clothing, linen, personal items;
Housing support;
Access to legal and financial clinics;
Identification clinics;
Employment supports;
Personal needs allowance;
Support groups; and,
Child and youth services.