Fundraiser for Haiti
"A Night of Liberation", a fundraiser held to raise funds for a soup kitchen in Cite Soleil, Haiti, and an educational tour of Ghana, Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso, will be held on Friday, September 2 at 7 p.m. The event is meant to draw awareness to the poverty of children faced in Haiti and Western Africa. Entertainment will include drumming, poetry, dance and singing. Admission is $10. Event will be held at the Eclipse Restaurant and Lounge, 3885 Keele St., North York. For more information, call Sankofa 905-671-2624.

Dominoes, Cricket and Fun
The Toronto Community Cricket Club will host a domino tournament and dance Saturday, September 3 at Pinepoint Banquet Hall, 15A Greirson Road. Dominoes at 12-noon. Dance starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $20. A cricket match between the TCCC and the New Britain Connecticut Cricket Club will be held Sunday, September 4 at Caledonia Park, 11:45 a.m. A dinner featuring 'Sabu' will be held September 4 at Pinepoint Banquet Hall. Tickets are $39 each. For information call 416-282-7045. On the day of the event, call 416-744-7005.

Scholarship Ceremony
The Anglican Church of the Nativity, 10 Sewells Road, Scarborough will present six students with post-secondary community scholarships worth $500 each on Sunday, September 4, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 416-284-2728, or 905-890-9342.

Barbados Dance
Barbados Overseas Community-Canada Inc. will hold its annual Bajan Night Saturday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. at Scarborough Masonic Temple, 2201 Ellesmere Road. Music by the 'Doctor' til 2 a.m. Adults $25, Children 12 and under, $12. For more information, call 905-828-1642.

Diabetes Education Program
The West Toronto Diabetes Education Program will present a four-session course on diabetes management each Wednesday from September 14 to October 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The course will be held at Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre, 1900 Davenport Road. Topics include, Social Eating/ Dining Out, Prevention and Long Term Complications, Stress Management, etc. Free admission. Childcare, interpreters and round-trip TTC tickets are available upon request. To register, call 416-252-1928.

African Sculpture Exhibition
In Praise of Women II, an art exhibition by Zimbabwean sculptors celebrating the female form and women's role in African society, is now open for public viewing daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. until Sunday, October 2 at the Linkway, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street West. Admission is free. For more information, call 416-727-1160.

Seeking Harry Jerome winners
The Harry Jerome Alumni Association is looking for past winners of the Harry Jerome Scholarship to create an electronic alumni network, serve on its board of trustees, participate in fundraisers, contribute to the newsletter or network at social fundraising events. For more information, call 416-504-4097, or visit www.bbpa.org.

Gospel Concert
Toronto Breakthrough Tabernacle will hold a building fund gospel concert on Saturday, September 3 at 7 p.m. at the Toronto Breakthrough Tabernacle, 1820 Eglinton Avenue West (Dufferin/Eglinton). The event will feature the Rev. M.E. Spencer. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, call 416-256-9065.

Conference on Sickle Cell
Dr. Isaac Odame specialist in Haematology/Oncology will be the guest speaker at a Sickle Cell Association of Ontario will host an information evening Sickle Cell disease on Thursday, September 8, 6 p.m. at the Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Avenue. For Further information call 416-789-2855.

Scholarships
The Barbados Ex-Police (Toronto) Inc. is seeking candidates for $600 post-secondary scholarships for students enrolled in a Law Enforcement or Criminology Program at a recognized Canadian University, Community College or other training institution for the 2005-2006 school year. Interested students should contact their guidance counselors for details and application forms. Application deadline is Friday, September 9. For more information, call 416-297-6747, or 905-890-

Free Adult Credit Programs
Earn your high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary education at the Emery Adult Learning Centre with its free daytime Grade 10 to 12 credit programs for adults (over 20). Classes begin on Monday, September 12. Assessment and registration for new students will be held September 1 at 9 a.m. Courses will be offered in business, computers, English, co-operative education, mathematics, cosmetology and sciences. Emery Adult Learning Centre is located at 3395 Weston Road in Toronto. For more information, call 416-395-3225 or visit www.emeryadult.com.

Dinner and Dance
The Jamaican Foundation (Hamilton) will hold its annual dinner and dance Saturday, September 17 in support of the Jamaican National Children's Home in Kingston, Jamaica. The dinner will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection Hall, 821 Upper Wentworth in Hamilton. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. Music by: The Dynamic "New Crew". Entertainment by Marcia Brown Productions (Rosetta). Tickets are $35. For information call 905-388-3896.

Bazaar and Bake Sale
The Revivaltime Tabernacle Church Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held on September 17, 8 a.m. at the Revivaltime Tabernacle Missions Department, 4340 Dufferin Street (2 blocks south of Finch). Proceeds will go to the church's outreach programs, which supply food, clothing and medical supplies to needy recipients in the West Indies, Africa and Sri Lanka. For more information, call 416-630-9346.

Health Advisory Summit
The Hamilton Health Sciences 2nd Annual Cultural Advisory Summit will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liuna Station Banquet and Convention Centre, 360 James St. North. The summit will address the delivering of quality healthcare to multicultural communities. Bus tickets, taxi vouchers and language interpretation is available. Complementary refreshments and lunch will be served. Register by Wednesday, September 14 by calling, call 905-521-2100, ext. 73405.

Millions More Movement
The launch of the Millions More Movement in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March will take place in Washington, D.C. from Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16. If you would like to travel to Washington to participate, please call the Toronto Study Group at 647-435-4453. For more information, visit www.millionsmoremovement.com.

Attention Teachers
If you are a qualified teacher with a university degree and recognized teacher certification from Canada or another country, the York Region District School Board is inviting you to be interviewed for the possibility of job placement. Those without Ontario Teacher Certification papers are advised to call the Ontario College of Teachers at 416-961-8800 in order to obtain them. Once Ontario Teacher Certification papers are obtained, contact Vicki Bismilla Jose Fernandes, Superintendent of Schools Race Relations Coordinator at 905-640-7800 or 416-969-7170 ext. 2409.

Amateur Radio
The Chimo Toronto Amateur Radio Club is a non-profit organization that offers classes and instruction in amateur radio every Tuesday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Make national and international friends. Learn Morse code and basic electronics. Obtain your license and operate your own amateur radio station. Instructions are given at 1085 Bellamy Road, North, Suite 203. For more information, call Sherwin at 416-286-0104 or Keith at 416-982-0119 416-664-9016 (pager) or leave a message at 416-438-9500.

Grants for choreographers
The Grants for Choreographers program of Toronto Arts Council provides support to professional independent choreographers for the research/ development and/or staging of new works or works-in-progress. Grants are based on the recommendations of an independent jury of dance artists. There are two levels of funding available. They are: choreographers with a minimum of five publicly performed pieces who may apply for a maximum of $5,000; those with a minimum of 10 years experience and at least eight publicly performed pieces may apply for a maximum of $8,000. For more information, contact Brenda House at 416-392-6802, ext. 207.

Sickle Cell Support Group
A support group for adults living with sickle cell disease meets twice monthly in Toronto. Meetings are facilitated by social workers, and assisted by physicians and an experienced practical nurse. For more information about the group, call Kathy at 416-813-4943.

Assistance for Mature Workers
A job assistance program for experienced workers 45 years and older has been launched by the Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC) at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road. The program is specially designed to assist participants find employment with workshops focusing on occupational goals, skills and qualifications and barriers to employment among other issues. There is also one-on-one job placement assistance. Participants needing specific training and skills will be referred to appropriate training programs. For more information about the program, call 416-746-5772, ext. 247.

Caribbean Meals on Wheels
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) in partnership with York West Meals on Wheels has expanded its menu to include a Caribbean menu. This service is now available to those who reside in the old city of York (east of Humber, west of Dufferin). Interested seniors should call the JCA 416-746-5772 ext. 234 or York West Meals on Wheels at 416-249-7946. Volunteers are also being invited to participate in making this program a success. Call the JCA at 416-746-5772, ext. 235 to volunteer or York West Meals on Wheels at their number listed above.

Attention Authors and Poets
R-G Research, Marketing and Publishing is exploring avenues for facilitating West Indian writers in having their works published. The establishment of links with a major publishing company is also being pursued. Writers and poets are being asked to submit their names, addresses, telephone numbers and type of work, for example short story, poetry, novel. Fax to 416-299-3445 or mail to 2075 Warden Avenue T/H 56, Agincourt M1T 3R1.

Homeless Prevention Project
West Toronto Community Legal Service has launched the Homelessness Prevention Project (HPP), in partnership with Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre, STOP 103 and CONNECT Information Post. Services provided by the Project's two outreach workers include educating tenants about their rights and obligations and advocating for tenants in difficulties with their landlords. The Project will also offer public education forums on the Landlord and Tenant Act. For more information, call West Toronto Community Legal Service and ask to speak to an intake worker at 416-531-7376.

Help Elizabeth Fry
The Elizabeth Fry Society - Hamilton Branch - is looking for volunteers for its board. The society offers a variety of programs to assist women in trouble with the law. For more information call Sue Dunlop at 905-528-2851 or visit sjdunlop@primus.ca.

Fresh Start
Fresh Start, a free 10-week program for women who have great business ideas and who need help developing them, is now available for single mothers receiving social assistance. The program, funded by Ontario Works, teaches about financial sources, basic marketing skills, and legal requirements. It also includes basic computer training, individual counseling, and mentoring. For more information, call the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre at 905-790-8482.

Youth Program in Pickering
"Youth Connections", a mentoring program for youth ages 13 to 19, is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Word of Truth Community Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly Street in Pickering. The program provides after-school services and activities directed at enhancing character development. It also includes tutorial programs and support groups for immigrants. On Fridays, youths participate in social and recreational activities. For more information, call the Resource Centre at 905-839-4953.

Markham Students Program
Join the Markham African Caribbean Association's Upliftment Program. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students from Junior Kindergarten to OAC will participate in tutorials, cultural outings, seminars and a SAT test Prep study program. Classes are at the Milliken Mills High School, 752 Kennedy Road. For more information, visit www.markhamafrican.com or call 905-294-5033.

Grenada Website
The Grenada Board of Tourism's Canadian Traveller's Guide website can be accessed through www.grenadagrenadines.com/canada. The site offers up-to-date information on everything Canadians need to know about traveling to Grenada, from how to get there to the daily weather. The site also offers links for further details in both English and French.

Volunteer at Wellwood
Wellwood Resource Centre in Hamilton, a centre for people living with cancer, needs volunteers to assist with all their services and programs. All are welcome, especially those with personal or family experience with cancer. Having a second or third language is also an asset. Call Wellwood at 905-389-5884 for more information or a registration package.

Free Parenting Program
Are you a parent with a child up to six years old? Wondering where your parenting style originated? Tropicana Community Services Organization is offering a free parenting program for Canadian parents with a Caribbean approach. It will help build your child's self-esteem and help parents build networks. Certificates issued upon program completion. Call Tropicana Community Services Organization at 416-439-9009 ext. 23 for times, dates and locations.

Host Family Volunteers Needed
World Heritage is seeking families, couples or single parents (with or without children at home) who are adventurous, fun-loving, responsible, and most of all caring, who are interested in hosting a high-school-aged foreign exchange student. Call Gary at 1-416-604-8203 or a World Heritage Area Representative at 1-866-761-0131 or 1-800-888-9040.

Alexandra Community Centre
Services at Alexandra Community Centre, located at 105 Grange Court, include: After Four Drop-In, Alex Park Day Care Program, Community Chiropractor, Clothing Bank, Community Kitchen, Computer Lab, Food Share, Fitness Group, Legal Clinic, Movie Night and more. There is also a Teen Parent Program focusing on teen dads and a Parenting Support Network which is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 416-603-9603

Free Tutoring
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) runs a free weekly tutoring program at the University of Toronto. Students who need tutoring are invited to check out this program. Tutoring is provided in English, Mathematics and the Sciences. For more information, call Alisa Alvis at 416-203-6356, e-mail tutor@nsbe.ca or tanfuru@nsbe.ca.

Advent Family Services
The Advent Family Services has re-opened to serve the members of the Caribbean community at its new address, 365A Wilson Avenue, Suite 206. Advent Family Services offers pre-marital and marital counseling, anger management, parenting skills; help with youth issues; coping with grief and more. For more information, call 416-633-3091.

Caribbean TV shows
Tune in to Toronto 1, channel 15 in the Greater Toronto Area every weekend for two television programs aimed at the Caribbean community. Island Express is a one-hour entertainment program that will feature music videos and interviews with artists of the Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Chutney, Dance Hall and Zouk genres. Island Express airs on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Focus Caribbean is a one-hour show filled with sensational feature reports on people, places and events direct from the Caribbean. Focus Caribbean airs Sunday at 11 a.m.

What's your Problem?
The St. Stephen's Community House offers a Conflict Resolution Service free of charge. If you are involved in a dispute with a landlord, have a problem with your neighbour or problems regarding small commercial disputes the mediation service can help. For more information, call St. Stephen's Community House at 416-926-8221 ext. 229

Community representatives needed
World Heritage, a non-profit student exchange program, is seeking local volunteer representatives to provide high school students from several countries with local support. Community representatives meet with local high schools, provide support for participants, screen potential host families and contact exchange students on a monthly basis. General expenses are reimbursed by the organization. For more information, call Angela at 705-745-4147 or 1-800-888-9040.

Workplace Connections for youth
Workplace Connections, a new, youth job creation program, located at 200 Finch Avenue West, Suite 110, is now open. The free service offers a high tech solution to youth unemployment. Participants utilize customized assessment and job matching software that analyzes and matches them to employment opportunities. For more information, call 416-225-6988 or visit the web site at www.workplaceconnections.org.

Free Bible College
The Life Impact Bible College offers Canada's first tuition free Bible College for all denominations. The Victory Christian-life Centre also offers free meals every 2nd Sunday of the month and free English as a second language (ESL) lessons. For information on these and other events, call 416-916-5433

Help from CAPI
The Canadian Association of Professional Immigrants (CAPI) is working to connect new Canadians in need of Canadian work experience with employers that are experiencing difficulty hiring them because they do not have accreditation. Through its Canadian Work Experience Program CAPI's clients - who are prescreened - are willing to work for reduced remuneration on four-month contractual basis in order to gain Canadian working experience. The association is working to create situations that are advantageous to both CAPI's clients and Canadian employers. For more information, call CAPI at 905-565-0312 ext. 270 or e-mail info@capimm.com.

Be a Volunteer
The Yorktown Child and Family Centre invites people to volunteer that can interpret Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Somali. Volunteers are needed to translate during brief counseling sessions in the Eglinton/Caledonia area. Volunteers with PR, law, management and fundraising skills willing to serve on the Board are also needed at Wake/Sleep Disorder of Canada. A one-year commitment is required for the weekday evening position. For more information about these and other volunteer positions, call the Volunteer Centre of Toronto-North York Branch at 416-631-6117.

IT Training
Advanced Technology Information Centre Inc. offers training that makes a difference in today's fast-paced world with a training program aimed at encouraging women of colour to become part of the Information and Technology industry. Advanced Technology Information Centre is currently offering a wide range of technical and interpersonal skills such as Microsoft Office, Networking, Programming, Graphics, Employment Workshops and Starting Your Own Business. For anyone looking for a training program with a difference, call 416-972-1830 for more information.

Hairdressers needed for Homeless Drop-In
New Hope offers Saturday and weeknight programming for socially isolated and homeless Parkdale residents. New Hope is looking for professional hairdressers who want to provide haircuts to those who cannot otherwise afford them. The program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and every second Sunday, noon to 3 p.m., at the Parkdale Community Health Centre (Queen and Dufferin. For more information, call Jennifer Woodill at 416-532-4828 ext. 105 or e-mail at jenniferwo@stchrishouse.org.

Support Group
Voice to I.M.P.A.C.T. offers support to Christian and non-Christians. The group is committed to mentoring youths; helping families who are challenged; assisting in custody/access/family/civil law and education issues. They offer abuse awareness workshops and support for anyone involved with the Children's Aid Society of the judicial system. They assist in breaking the cycle of mental and physical incarceration. The group also teaches parenting and provides community informational networking. For more information, call 416-654-1724.

Volunteers Wanted
The Distress Centre of Scarborough is looking for volunteers who are willing to commit at least 15 hours a month to the Centre. The Centre receives an estimated 1,500 calls from people who are lonely, distressed and suicidal. To qualify, volunteers must have a friendly voice, an ability to listen, and a caring attitude. For more information, call 416-439-0744.

Volunteers Needed
Dorothy Ley Hospice seeks volunteers to help the terminally ill or the bereaved. Volunteers may work for a few hours, even one day each week, and are asked to make a commitment of at least three months. Volunteers will get 30 hours of training. The next training session is in March 2002. If you are caring and can spare four hours a week, call 416-626-0116.

Tubman Community Organization
The Harriet Tubman Community Organization offers free and confidential employment advice, education and training, housing, health care and child care, to all people of African and Caribbean descent who have recently relocated and are not yet Canadian citizens. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 416-496-2044, or fax 416-496-0881.

The Mobilizer
The Mobilizer is a mobile resource Centre that offers service for youth, 13 to 29 years old, including referrals for Employment, Legal issues, Health and Personal Support Counselling. For those who have job opportunities, event listings, pamphlets or flyers for distribution, or to learn more about how to become a community partner, call Natalie Johnson, Community Liaison at 416-651-4858, ext. 32. The Mobilizer is funded by Human Resources Development Canada and coordinated by Youth Clinical Services Inc.

Rubina Willis Centre
The Rubina Willis Counselling Centre for Assaulted Women and Children is looking for reliable, goal-setting and skilled individuals who want to help women and children. The Fundraising Committee is seeking women and men with experience and creativity who can help to put the Centre on a stronger financial footing. There is also a need for volunteers on the Public Education Committee. Volunteers should expect to make a commitment of three to four hours per month on Thursdays and/or Saturdays. To learn more, call Nancy Simms at 905-428-6635, or e-mail rwcc1w@hotmail.com.

Mentors needed
The Each One Teach One (EOTO) program is currently looking for mentors. The program is expanding to include general mentoring for children seven to 13 years. EOTO is also looking for career mentors. For more information or to volunteer, call 416-439-9009, ext. 35 or ext. 34 to speak to J.C. Harry or Andre Fullerton, or e-mail eoto@hotmail.com.

Volunteer Tutors
The Scarborough Black Education Organization needs volunteer tutors to teach desperately needed basic math and English skills to Grade 2 to OAC students on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes are held at David and Mary Thompson Collegiate, 2740 Lawrence Avenue East. For more information, call Frederick Watson at 416-267-2080.

For Caregivers
For those caring for aging parents, spouses or relatives Delivering Care and Volunteer Support - Services for Seniors (DCVS) has set up an apartment called the Caring Centre that allows caregivers to drop off their loved ones so that caregivers can take a well deserved break. For more information, call DCVS Services for seniors at 416-243-0127, ext. 35.

Banyan Tree
Under The Banyan Tree is a program service centre providing training for people of all ages who are mentally challenged. To learn all about the programs including camps, computer activities, sports, recreation and cooking, or to register, call 905-945-0036. Appointments for consultations are usually arranged on the fourth Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The centre is located at 20 Crown Steel Drive, Unit #7, Markham (14th and Warden, NE).

Job Search Workshops
Heritage Skills Development Centre (1071 King Street West, Suite 303) is offering free job search workshops for new immigrants and Convention refugees. Those attending must be 19 years or older and residents of Ontario. Get to know the Canadian job market, prepare Canadian-style résumés, develop attention grabbing cover letters and much more. For more information, call 416-345-1613.

Clases de Ingles gratuitas
Si no terminó su primaria o secundaria en su pais y desea aprender inglés Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre, 1139 College Street, le ofrece clases de inglés como segunda lengua y clases de computación para mejorar inglés y aprender mecanografia. Cuidado de niños y ayuda con boletos del TTC. Este programa es unicamente para residentes (Landed Immigrants) y refugiados reconocidos por la convención de Ginebra (Convention Refugees). Por más información, llame al teléfono 416-538-4232.

Bilingual Employment Resource Centre
The Employment Resource Centre of the Collège des Grand Lacs is now located at the heritage Stewart Building, just a few steps from the Queen's Park subway station. All its services and resources are available in French and English, and many services are offered including Internet access, interactive self-teaching CD-ROMs, photocopiers and fax machines. Workshops are also offered to help people find their way around the Toronto area job market. On Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., there are networking get-togethers. Many other services are also offered.

African Community Church
The African Community Church, "The Power House", is located at 7A Penn Drive in North York. The Church cordially invites all to join them in worship. The host Pastor is Kofi-Addo Agyemang. Services are held Sundays at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. The premises are available for sharing with interested churches or prayer groups. For more information, call Helen at 905-812-9485 or Addo at 416-335-0500.

St. Christopher House
St. Christopher House offers free services to immigrant and refugee adults. Services offered include full-time and part-time ESL classes; citizenship classes in Portuguese and English; tutoring in ESL; settlement counselling and much more. For more information, contact Uma or Iran at 416-532-4828. St. Christopher House is located at 248 Ossington Avenue (at Dundas).

Inter-Arts Office
Canada Council's Inter-Arts Office in Ottawa is mandated to support the creation, production and dissemination of art that transcends or combines traditional artistic disciplines, allowing for more flexible frameworks for multi-layered artistic practice. The program provides support in the areas of Performance Art, Interdisciplinary Work and New Artistic Practices. For more information about the Inter-Arts Office, including grant criteria or for a copy of the final report, contact Claude Schryer in Ottawa at 613-566-4414 or 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4204.

For Unemployed Youth
If you are between the ages of 16 and 30 years and looking for full-time work, the Caribbean Association of Peel can help. The Association in partnership with the YMCA Employment and Community Services is offering an "Alternative Job Search Program" that includes assistance in securing employment. This six-week program also includes introduction to computer fundamentals, the Internet, Windows 95, MS Word, PowerPoint and WordPerfect. For more information, please call CAP Computer Centre at 905-890-2676.

Landlords, Homeowners
York Community Services' Housing Help Centre and Homeless Prevention Program is looking for landlords and homeowners who have vacancies or wish to know more about their program. The free service, which has been in operation since 1985, links landlords and tenants searching for accommodation. This is a service, which will save both time and money while matching landlords with suitable tenants. To find out more about the housing program, call 416-653-5400 and ask for Housing.

Sistering needs Volunteers
Sistering is a woman's organization that provides practical and emotional support for homeless and low-income women. The organization is looking for volunteers available during the day to help with lunch, housing support, public speaking, clothing donations and working with women directly. Sistering is encouraging Aboriginal, Black and other women of colour to apply. For more information, call 416-926-9762, ext. 222.

Mental Health Support
Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME) provides supportive Counselling, Education and Advocacy to family members of seriously mentally ill consumers. The association is currently recruiting volunteer board members. Requirements for board members include being a close family member of a person with a severe mental illness of any diagnosis. Ideally board members will have at least one specialized managerial or professional skill, have experience with community organizations and be good team players. If you are interested, please call Catherine Hughes at 416-740-3263.

Free Employment Resources
Career Employment and Resource Program (CERP), a non-profit service sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada is offering free employment resources. Services include Career Counselling, computers and Internet resources, information on labour market trends, small business referrals and training programs, referrals to other community services and resources, resume writing assistance, and pre-employment training. For more information, contact Trevor at 416-747-8401 or drop by the Resource Centre at Lisle Multi-Centre, 95 Eddystone Avenue (two blocks south of Jane and Finch) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre
English as a Second Language literacy programs and First Language literacy programs especially for adults who have less than a grade nine education are being offered by the Canadian Multilingual Literacy Centre. The Centre also offers supportive services including childcare and employment referrals as well as skills training services. Transportation assistance is available in some cases. The Centre is located at 1139 College Street, Suite 201. To learn more, call the Centre at (416) 538-4232.

Looking for a Job?
Delta Childcare Network offers a job search training workshop. Learn how to write a résumé, interview techniques, and to access the hidden job market. Get assistance with job placement, skills assessment and learn how to use the Internet. Delta also assists with career placements and childcare if requested. If you are a landed immigrant, conventional refugee, live-in caregiver or domestic worker you are eligible for this program. To learn more, call Delta Childcare Network at 416-747-1172, located at 95 Eddystone Avenue, 2nd floor, in Downsview.

South Asian Family Support
South Asian Family Support Services is a non-profit organization, providing services to new immigrants. The organization provides information and referrals regarding employment training, OHIP, SIN number, advocacy, interpretation (various languages) and Counselling. The organization, which serves all communities, is located at 1200 Markham Road. For more information, call (416) 431-4847. Counsellors provide services in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujrati, Urdu, Tamil and Farsi, Bengali and English.

FEE seeks Volunteers
The Foundation for Educational Extension (FEE) is looking for reliable office volunteers to help with administrative work and exciting fundraising activities. Those interested in volunteering should have good communication and telephone skills. Word processing and typing skills are needed for some positions. Training is available. FEE is a federally chartered, non-profit educational corporation, established to offer scholarships to qualified individuals in the Afro-Canadian, Afro-American and West Indian cultures, as well as to establish buildings to house full-time schools. Contact FEE at 22 College Street (at Yonge), Unit 14. Phone (416) 966-3559.

Teen Parents and Pregnant Teens
Free programs are being offered for teen parents, pregnant teens and their children at the Toronto Public Health York Office, 524 Oakwood Avenue (south of Vaughan Rd.). On Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. pregnant teens are invited to attend. Programs are offered for parenting teens on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are free dinners, food vouchers and one-to-one support on both nights along with other programs geared for each group. For more information, call Tamara at 394-2424 ext. 26.

Older Adults needed
Toronto Intergenerational Partnership requires volunteers citywide. If you would like to spend one morning or afternoon a week volunteering with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents or elementary school students there are opportunities available in the areas of reading partners, storytellers, nutrition, gardening, media, arts and crafts, English as a Second Language tutors, program coordination and more. Join this group of volunteers. Free training and ongoing support is provided. For more information, call Sue McMahon at 416-531-8447.

Survivors of Violence
The North York Women's Centre holds meetings for women who have faced any form of violence. Meetings are held every Thursday. The group focuses on support, increasing understanding of the impact of violence against women, and exploring healing options. There is no cost for attendance and childcare and TTC tokens are available. For more information, please call the North York Women's Centre at 416-781-0479.

West Indian Volunteers
The West Indian Volunteer Community Support Services (WIVCSS) is a registered non-profit community based volunteer organization, primarily serving high-risk children, adolescents and their families in North Etobicoke. WIVCSS has been serving the community since 1985. The organization is looking for volunteers who are able to offer two to four hours per week as a tutor, a board member, a computer club supervisor, general office help or to be a special friend. For more information about how you can contribute, please call 416-743-3658, or fax 416-743-3695. WIVCSS is at 248 Jamestown Crescent in Etobicoke.

Palliative Care Volunteers needed
Humber River Regional Hospital seeks mature adults to be trained as Palliative Care volunteers to support terminally ill patients. If you are non-judgmental, tolerant of various cultures and belief systems, tactful, discreet and have good communication skills, then this may be for you. There is an extensive 30-hour training program with a minimum commitment of one year. Locations are Jane/Lawrence and Finch sites and require at least three hours per week. You may chose from weekdays, evenings or weekends. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Centre of Toronto, North York Branch at 416-631-6117.

Help for Job Seekers
Job Connect is a free program that assists Scarborough residents to find jobs. The program provides counseling, employment, employment skill workshops and referrals to work placements. Individuals have access to job postings, computers, the Internet, fax machines, a photocopier, telephones and support during their search. Centennial College, YMCA, Operation Springboard and ACCES offer the program in Scarborough. Youth 16 - 24 years of age can call East Scarborough: 609-9622. West Scarborough: 289-5000 ext. 7540. Adults aged 25 years and older can call 431-5326. The Government of Ontario sponsors Job Connect.

Help for Unemployed
Centennial College's community resource centre serves the unemployed as well as new Canadians seeking English instruction. Individuals looking for work are provided with computer, Internet and faxing facilities. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers "Job Connect" for people 16 to 24 years. "Youth at Work" offers workshops that teach essential employment skills and job placement and support. Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) provides English as a second language lessons to newcomers. For more information about the services offered at the centre at 1450 Midland Avenue, suite 300 (at Lawrence), call 416-289-5000, ext. 7540.

Harambee Clinic
Harambee Centres Canada's Medical Walk-in Clinic is located at 149 Gerrard Street East. Experienced medical doctors from the African-Canadian community are available for treatment and consultation and to "deliver effective and reliable health care." Clinic hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The services are covered under OHIP, and reasonable rates are available for non-OHIP members.

Help for Young Immigrants
Culturelink is calling on young newcomers to Canada to take advantage of its youth help-line, Monday to Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. If you are a young person who has just arrived in Canada and is having a difficult time in adjusting to the cultural differences, Culturelink can help. Just call Newcomer Youth Help-line at 416-934-1400.

Jobs for Youth
Vocational Pathways, located in the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, is offering its first ever Jobs for Youth Program. It is a free employment training and placement service for people aged 16 to 29 who are experiencing difficulty in their job search. A number of Toronto-based companies will provide entry-level positions to those who complete the job assessment program, matching skills with available jobs. For more information about this new program call Elaine, Darrell or Cathy at 416-784-9541.