Parkdale Liberty Village has been home to many establishments and has developed great partnerships. The following is a list of community links related to Parkdale and Liberty Village.
Arrabon House
29 Wilson Park Rd, Toronto ON M6K 3B6
Tel: (416) 536-7037
http://www.arrabonhouse.org
Service for young women 13-18 years experiencing family conflict, mental health, behavioral and emotional issues and/or survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse
Capuchin Outreach
1322 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L4
Tel: (416)-532-4172
http://www.capuchinoutreach.org
Restaurant providing community and low-cost lunch and dinner in a dignified manner to those in need
Church of the Epiphany & St Mark’s
201 Cowan Avenue, Toronto ON
Tel: (416) 535-8240
http://www.epiphanyandstmark.ca/
Provides Eucharist service every Sunday at 10:30 am and Wednesday 7:30 pm
Copernicus Lodge
66 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R 3A7
Tel: (416) 536-7122
http://www.copernicuslodge.com
Long term facility, delivering culturally appropriate services to enable seniors to live their lives to the fullest in a healthy, independent and dignified way
COTA Health
1330 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M6K 1H1
Tel: (416) 538-6971
http://www.cotahealth.ca
For men only. Men who are homeless and have mental health concerns, long term affordable housing.
CultureLink
160 Springhurst Ave, Suite 300, Toronto ON M6K 1C2
Tel: (416) 588-6288
http://www.culturelink.net/
Settlement services including orientation, counseling and support, assistance, referral, immigration and education, ESL, Youth Centre, and Job search workshops
East York Residential Services
28 Harvard Ave, Toronto ON M6R 1C6
Tel: (416) 941-9474
Services for developmentally delayed men 18 years and over with a psychiatric diagnosis, semi-independent residential program, social and life skills, community integration
Gallery 1313
1313 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L8
Tel.: (416) 536-6778
http://www.g1313.org/
The Gallery shows contemporary Canadian art and has occasional international exhibits. Submissions are received on an ongoing basis. We feature sculpture, photography, new media, painting and mixed media exhibitions
Holy Family Catholic School (elementary)
141 Close Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2V6, Principal Ernie McGuire
Tel: (416) 393-5212
http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/holyfamily.asp
The school also houses a community centre which is open year-round to serve the needs of the whole community. The Holy Family Community Centre is open year-round to serve the needs of the whole community. The students at Holy Family School come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. They learn and grow in a caring school and community environment which stresses acceptance of others, tolerance, commitment to our Catholic faith and high academic standards
Kababayan Community Centre
1313 Queen Street West, Ste 133, Toronto ON M6K 1L8
Tel.: (416) 532-3888
http://www.kababayan.org/
All newcomer refugees, immigrants and caregivers in Parkdale area and Filipinos in GTA. Provides information, supportive counseling, employment related services, translation of documents, interpretation in Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, German and referral, completion of forms, advocacy, women’s support groups for abused women, Youth programs and You and Canada orientation program
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Central Administration: 34 Bercsy Street, Suite 109, Aurora ON L4G 1W9
Tel: (416) 537-2000
http://www.kerrysplaceautismservices.org/
Services for individuals diagnosed with autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, adults residential program at multiple sites, recreational activities, consultation, education and training
King Dunn Community Ministry
Emmanuel-Howard Park United church, 214 Wright Ave, Toronto ON M6R 1L3
Tel: (416) 538-3461
http://www.twpcommunityministry.org/
Cooking and baking classes, community kitchens and social clubs, meditation and reflection groups
LOFT Community Services
Tel: (416)-979-1994
http://www.loftcs.org/
LOFT Community Services promotes independence and recovery for people with mental health and addition challenges, the homeless and those with physical illnesses or disabilities. LOFT helps clients find permanent housing and provides case management and practical support in daily living, to enable individuals to regain their dignity and take control of their lives.
LOFT offers a number of specialized housing and support programs for people from aged 14 to seniors, geared to the needs of some of the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our community
More than Child’s Play Family Resource centre
Masaryk Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan Ave, 2nd floor, Toronto ON M6K 2N6
Tel: (416)-516-3917
http://www.morethanchildsplay.com/
Family resource centre, family support programs, parent relief, clothing exchange, lending library, parent and caregiver workshops, informal counseling, community consultation and referral, special events and celebration
Ontario Council of Alternative Business
1499 Queen Street West, Toronto ON
Tel: (416) 504-1693
e-mail: ocab@on.aibn.com
Economic development assistance to groups of psychiatric survivors, Voices from the Street – speakers bureau addresses homelessness, poverty and mental health and addition issues
Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services,
Probation and Parole
Sunnyside Medical Arts Building, 27 Roncesvalless Ave, Ste 206, Toronto ON M6R 3B2 http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/
Probation and parole office
Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre
1499 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6R 1A3
Tel: (416) 537-2262 ext. 242
email: vwillis@parc.on.ca
Community centre Drop-in program, emphasizing peer support networks, educational, recreational, social self expression programs, emergency medical and housing referrals, crisis intervention, PARC Outreach Program – for high need persons, Healing Centre, Employment PARC Housing – permanent supportive housing for psychiatric survivors who have experienced homelessness
Parkdale Collegiate Institute
209 Jameson Avenue, Toronto, ON M6K 2Y3
Tel: (416) 393-9000
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/parkdale
Parkdale Collegiate is a safe and caring academic school where students and teachers from all races, religions, and cultures learn, work, and strive for excellence as a community of learners. The school is distinguished by its partnerships in the academic and extra-curricular programs which connect Parkdale students to the community and prepare them for the future and a changing world
Parkdale Community Health Centre
1229 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L2
Tel: (416) 537-2455
http://www.parkdalehealth.ca/
General medical services, multicultural health education, prenatal classes, mental health and addiction programs, referral to social services, women’s counseling support and outreach
Parkdale Community Information Centre
1303 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L6
Tel: (416) 393-7689
http://www.pcic.ca/
Community information and referral, assistance filling out government forms, housing help service
Parkdale Community Legal Services
1266 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L3
Tel: (416) 531-2411
http://www.parkdalelegal.org/
Community legal clinic, deals primarily with tenant issues, mental health, immigration, violence against women and children, refugee claims, social assistance, Employment Insurance
Parkdale & Community Recreation Centers – Ward 14
Masaryk-Cowan Community Center
220 Cowan Avenue, Toronto ON M6K 2N6
http://www.toronto.ca/parks
Parkdale Golden Age Foundation
27 Roncesvalles Avenue, Ste 401, Toronto M6R 2K4
Tel: (416) 536-6077
http://www.pgaf.ca/
Elderly Persons Centre, social, recreational and education programs
Parkdale Intercultural Association
1257 Queen Street West, Toronto M6K 1L5
Tel: (416) 536-4420
http://piaparkdale.com/
Settlement services including citizenship preparation classes, educational and cultural activities particularly for new immigrants, anti-racism and access and equity programs
Parkdale Parents Primary Prevention Project
St Joseph’s Women’s Health Centre, 30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Tel.: (416) 530-6318
email: nikolm@stjoe.on.ca
Services for women and families with children birth – 6 years; Prenatal Drop-in, Playroom, Parent Relief Program, Positive Parenting Workshops, Mom and baby circle Drop-in, Parkdale Parent-child resource lending library, “Papa and Me” – parenting program for fathers
Parkdale Public Library
1303 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6k 1L6
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Resources, books & materials, book clubs, online book discussion, library book groups, tips for book clubs, programs and events materials, services and programs for multicultural communities, ESL classes and more.
Parkdale Residents Association
To get involved call the PRA community line at
Tel: (416) 533-0044 or
e-mail: info@parkdale.to
Website: http://parkdale.to
Through inclusive public events, transparent communication, and fair and informed debate, the Parkdale Residents Association intends to develop our distinct community spirit, energize and inform our advocacy, and promote the broader participation of Parkdale’s citizens in the decisions that affect their lives.
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
15 Roncesvalles Avenue, Ste 202, Toronto ON M6R 2K2
Tel: (416) 533-9471
http://www.polycultural.org/
Services for Immigrants, refugee claimants and Convention refugees. Settlement services, supportive counseling, support groups for Polish speaking women, employment and educational counseling
Queen Victoria Public School
100 Close Avenue, Toronto ON M6K 2V3
Tel: (416) 393-9200
The Queen Victoria community is proud of our facility. Over the past few years through the efforts of the Environmental Green Team the school yard has been much improved with the addition of play equipment, a daycare play site, a natural perimeter garden and a butterfly walkway. Indoors, the school has become a wonderful gallery of framed student works of art, poetry and prose. We continue to expand these initiatives, creating an aesthetically uplifting and stimulating learning environment.
Roma community Centre
160 Springhurst Ave, 3rd floor, Toronto ON M6K 1C2
Tel: (416) 588-6288 ext. 216
http://www.rcctoronto.org/
Settlement services for immigrants and refugee, immigration assistance, information and referral, interpretation and translation, education
Roncesvalles Foodsharing
263 Roncesvalles Avenue, St Vincent de Paul Church, Toronto ON M6R 2L9,
Food bank
Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents' Association
email: info@rmra-to.org
Website: http://www.rmra-to.org
The R.M.R.A. has been working together to build a better community since 1973. It serves the neighbourhoods bounded by Queen Street West, Roncesvalles Avenue, Dundas Street West (and the area to north and east of Dundas West and west of the railway track) and Macdonell Avenue. The R.M.R.A. and its members are also fully integrated into the greater area communities of Parkdale and High Park.
The R.M.R.A. has most recently been deeply involved in local initiatives such as the building of the Wabash Fieldhouse in Sorauren Park and the future streetscaping of Roncesvalles Avenue.
We meet on the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Fern Avenue Public School, 128 Fern Avenue from September to May (with a break in December and during the summer). The meeting in May is the Annual General Meeting, election of the Executive and Strawberry Social.
Sistering
Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre, 220 Cowan Ave, Toronto M6K 2N6
Tel: (416) 588-3939
http://www.sistering.org/
Services for women 18 years and over who are homeless socially isolated or who have low income. Morning drop-in and afternoon structured programs, free coffee and lunch, social and recreation programs, referral
St Christopher House
Administration: 588 Queen Street West, TO, ON M6J 1E3
Tel: (416) 504-3535
http://www.stchrishouse.org/
- 1033 King Street West
- 1447 King Street West
- 1497 Queen street west
- 20 West Lodge Ave
Services for those who are homeless, under housed, socially isolated and other vulnerable groups. Provides refreshments, coffee, donated clothing, information and referral, community programs and supportive housing, drug and alcohol prevention programs and family programs
St Joseph’s Health Centre
30 The Queensway, Toronto ON M6R 1B5
Tel: (416) 530-6000
http://www.stjoe.on.ca/
Acute care, community teaching hospital providing primary, secondary and selected tertiary level programs, through our five program areas: Women’s, Children’s and Family health; Surgery and Oncology Services; Emergency; Critical Care and Access Services; Medicine, Ambulatory and Senior Health; Mental Health and Addictions; Clinical Support Services, including Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Pharmacy and Cardio-Respiratory Services
St Philip’s Pantry
1316 King Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1G8
Tel: (416) 532-2879
http://www.oratory-toronto.org/
Food bank, drop-in
Toronto Community Housing - DOWNTOWN WEST - Community Housing Unit 9
Office address: Queen Vanauley, 20 Vanauley Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2K7
Tel: (416) 981-5500
http://www.torontohousing.ca
Toronto Community Housing is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. It is home to about 164,000 low and moderate-income tenants in 58,500 households, including seniors, families, singles, refugees, recent immigrants to Canada and people with special needs.
Vietnamese Youth and Family Social Services
1313 Queen Street West, Artscape building, Toronto ON M6K 1L8
Tel: (416) 534-8842
http://www.vietyouthtoronto.org/
Peer support youth groups, youth 7-18 years. Information and referral, informal counseling, social and educational development programs, tutoring, cultural and recreational activities
West Toronto Collegiate Institute
330 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, ON M6H 3Y1
Tel: (416) 393-1500
http://www.schools.tdsb.on.ca/westtoronto
West Toronto Collegiate is a thriving community of learners engaged in the pursuit of academic excellence in English, Math, Science, Social Science, Arts, Athletics, and Business and Technology programs. A modern collegiate situated at College Street and Lansdowne Avenue, West Toronto offers many new programs, such as E-Publishing, Lifetime Fitness, Culinary Arts, and Global Development. With state-of-art athletic facilities, the school supports many competitive inter-scholastic teams and a multitude of co-curricular activities
Youth Employment Service (YES) - Job Camp
- 1610 Bloor St West.
http://www.yes.on.ca/asp/job_fair_info.asp
- 511 Richmond Street West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 1Y3
Tel: (416) 504-8046
www.yes.on.ca/asp/erc.asp
Free Services: Part-time/full-time jobs, computer, internet use, resume help, phone, fax, printer & copier, useful employment seminars
4Unity Production
220 Cowan Avenue, 2nd floor, Toronto ON M6K 2N6
Tel: (416) 850-3568
http://www.4unity.ca
4UNITY productions is a youth driven media association dedicated to facilitating multimedia-based opportunities (audio, video, new media) for youth (12-24) in Parkdale and across the GTA. 4UNITY productions stress teamwork, creativity, critical thinking and arts education and is committed to improving the lives of urban youth by enabling the transformation of their often challenging life experiences into positive realities
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