Registry of Lobbyists
A) Types of services of our organization: 1.Changing Lives Program Unit provides personal & group counselling, family life education and community support services for families and individuals during stressful times in their lives. The Community Counselling program is delivered from Family Service Toronto (FST) offices/ co-locations in the inner suburbs & downtown. 2. Family Violence Program Unit provides safety planning and support, personal & group counselling, public education and criminal justice advocacy regarding domestic violence with women, same sex violence victims; elder abuse victims, child witnesses of family violence, sexual abuse survivors & for male batters. Multi-lingual. 3. Community & Neighbourhood Development Program Unit provides community development, housing supports, convening and public education to improve social inclusion for newcomers, ethno-racial groups and young families. 5 4. Social Reform Program Unit researches and advocates for public policies to improve the lives of vulnerable groups, especially on issues experienced by the agency's service users. The National & Ontario Campaign 2000 against Child Poverty is a priority issue. 5. Options Program Unit works with adults and families with an individual with an intellectual disability to promote community inclusion. Multilingual. 6. Learn$ave is a five year Canada wide research project of Individual Development Accounts to help low income people save for education, small business or other learning opportunities. Community partners are St. Stephens, St. Christopher House and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).
Margaret Hancock, Executive Director
End date of the last completed financial year: 2010-03-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship and Immigration Canada | $143,145.00 | Yes |
| Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) | $110,546.00 | Yes |
Address:
355 Church St
Toronto, ON M5B 1Z8
Canada
Telephone number:
416-595-9230
Ext.
238
Fax number:
416-595-0242