MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Geared primarily toward newcomers or particular ethnic groups, these organizations provide several or all of the following: settlement services, employment services, language and housing assistance, advocacy and information on social services, cultural programs, recreational programming, special needs assistance, parenting classes,.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Includes churches, prayer rooms and bible study groups.
EDUCATION SERVICES & SCHOOLS
Includes schools, colleges, homework clubs, libraries, adult language education programs, employment assistance, free computer and internet access, free computer classes.
RECREATION SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Includes after-school programs, day camps, sports clubs, youth, adult and seniors¡¯ clubs, and park facilities.
PARENTING & EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Includes daycares, parenting programs, parent support groups, early childhood education.
HEALTH SERVICES
Includes doctors and dental offices.
PHARMACIES
Prescriptions and over-the-counter health products. Some provide photocopying and faxing services.
FOOD SERVICES
Includes grocery stores, food banks, restaurants, coffee shops and ethnic food stores.
VARIETY STORES & CONVENIENCE STORES
Includes dollar stores, tuck shops, gift shops and convenience stores. Most establishments sell phone cards and some provide photocopying services.
COMPUTER & PRINTING SERVICES
Includes internet lounges, computer repairs, email and chatting, and printing services.
MONEY SERVICES
Includes currency exchange, money orders, transfers and wiring, cheque cashing, cash advances.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Includes beauty salons, beauty supply shops and barbershops.
LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING SERVICES
Includes coin laundry, full-service laundry, dry cleaning and tailoring.
OTHER SERVICES
Includes video rentals, passport photos, cellphone repairs, accounting.