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Integration Services - Community Connections

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21 Panorama Court
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 4E3
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416-745-0062
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Fax: 416-745-3995
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Office Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm * Tue, Wed 9am-8pm
Last update: Dec 19, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population
Services available to: newcomer, immigrant, refugee, Canadian women and their family/dependants
Fees
None
Executives
Dr Saadia Akram-Pall - Director of Programming
416-745-0062 ext 277 * sakrampall@rexdalewomen.org
Fahmida Rahman - Program Coordinator, Community Connections
416-745-0062 ext 311 * nhotaki@rexdalewomen.org
Contacts
Aswathy Valsala - Community Engagement Worker
416-745-0062 ext 279 * avalsala@rexdalewomen.org
Languages
English ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Spanish ; French (upon request) ; Assyrian ; Bengali ; Dari ; Farsi (Persian) ; Gujurati ; Italian (upon request) ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Somali ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu ; West Indian dialect
Language Notes
Interpretation for other languages may be available-call for details
Area Served
Toronto (Etobicoke)
Accessibility
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Accessibility Note
Automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall; Designated parking at entrance
Description of Services:
This program offers:

  • Communities Connection - Welcoming Communities: builds bridges between newcomers and host communities, creating meaningful relationships and understanding * brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for friendship, sharing, and learning
  • Matching of Newcomer with Established Immigrants and/or Citizens: match up of community volunteers and newcomers, as individuals or as families, to offer in-depth assistance and support to newcomers * volunteers help their new friends to learn about daily living in Canada and to explore with them their community resources
  • Newcomer family drop-in program: for children 2 to 12 years of age. This program is available to newcomer children and their parents who have limited knowledge of English language
  • English Conversation Circle (ECC): an opportunity to practice every day English language skills and build self-confidence
  • Cooking Club: participants share recipes from all over the world and cook healthy meals while at the same time networking with others
  • Movie Night: chance to watch family oriented movies which generate lively discussions and is a great opportunity for newcomers to practice their English skills

Volunteering in Communities Connection - Welcoming Communities Program: To become a volunteer for the program individuals must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident for more than 5 years, be knowledgeable about the community, be open to learn and appreciate other cultures and be able to volunteer for 4 hours a week. Open to: Women; Youth; Seniors

AboutUs

Not-for-profit, voluntary agency that serves high-need women and their family members

Last Updated: Dec 19, 2025: Suggest an edit