CultureLink Settlement and Community Services - Toronto - Parkdale Public Library - Parkdale Community Information Connection

Application

Call or email for an appointment; walk-ins available

Eligibility / Target Population

Residents of Parkdale

Fees

None

Contacts

Agata Zbijouska - Manager, Programs and Services
pcic@culturelink.ca

Languages

English ; French ; Cantonese ; Mandarin ; Spanish

Language Notes

sometimes available ; sometimes available ; Newcomer Youth Program

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

Description of Services:

Coordinates programs to break social isolation and increase connection of residents of Parkdale with a focus on seniors and youth
Information and Referral

staff specialize in connecting community members with local organizations
walk-ins welcome; no appointment required

Intergenerational Programs

workshops bring together seniors and youth to learn new skills together and/or get a chance to spend time with a different age group to bring new perspectives
youth coach and support seniors to use technologies, and seniors have opportunities to increase their communications using digital platforms
youth participants are screened for safety, receive orientation, and receive certificate(s) for training and/or completion of program

Seniors Programs
Active and Connected Seniors

workshops and activities bring seniors together to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
past activities have included workshops on nutrition and seniors rights, arts and crafts and trips

Seniors Connected

online workshops with one-on-one follow up phone support
past workshops include topics such as budgeting, beating the heat, falls prevention

Youth Programs
Sankofa

workshops to create safe place to focus on physical and mental health, engagement with arts and care for the environment
for youth 13-29 years; youth can meet like-minded people and make new friends
2SLGBTQ+ friendly programming and services

Skills for Youth Success (SYS)

workshops to help youth market themselves in a digital world and develop their professional skills and identity
pre-employment program teaches youth networking skills and soft skills such as interacting with the public, transferable to many sectors
youth will become familiar with potential career paths and ways to build important connections in the future