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Organisation:
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Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services - BCS - Toronto - Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services
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Numéros de téléphone:
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416-699-4484
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Adresse
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2899 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
M4C 1M3
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Point géographique:
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Cross street: Dawes Rd and Danforth Ave
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Main entrance wheelchair accessible
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 2 pm-5 pm; some remote work, so call or email for an appointment for an in-person visit
- English conversation: informal; as needed
- ASTP: Fri after school - BCS office
- Seniors virtual th
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Qazi Shafayetul Islam - Coordinator, Projects and Research
416-699-4484; 647-608-5087 * qsislam@bangladeshi.ca
Nasima Akter, PhD - Executive Director
416-699-4484 * nakter@bangladeshi.ca
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Description des services:
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Settlement Services- filling in forms such as Canada Child Benefit, SIN, housing, passport and citizenship applications, Permanent Resident renewals
- translation and interpretation by appointment only - call at least one week ahead
- information and referral for legal advice on refugee and immigration matters or for crisis intervention for domestic violence
- sessions to address gender-based discrimination, domestic abuse and violence
- resume writing, employment referral
- mentoring, placement, information; career counselling for internationally trained professionals
- food safety and security
- free English conversation and computer literacy classes for all newcomers regardless of immigration status
After School Tutoring Program (ASTP)- free tutoring for students, Kindergarten-Grade 10
- cultural heritage events and celebrations
Senior Services- senior support program: workshops, accompaniment to appointments, interpretation, capacity building; socio-cultural programs
- therapeutic exercise and wellbeing activities (on Zoom)
- seniors and intergenerational drop-in, art and crafts, and adult day sessions
- weekly peer support and engagement sessions
Youth Programs- Youth Engagement Program, leadership and volunteering
- Youth Eliminates Smoking (YES) program to promote healthy living
- intergenerational project to minimize the gap between seniors and youth through social events
- weekly safe space drop-ins
- summer sports in August (weekends) at Dentonia Park - check Facebook in July to get updates and participate
- weekly youth mental health and wellness sessions
- weekly youth drop-in and recreational sessions
Women and Girls Program- Racialized immigrant women in Toronto East (RISE) for economic security and prosperity
- counselling, support and referrals for women experiencing gender based violence
- capacity development training and workshops
Referral Services for Counselling- referrals for legal support, family and mental health counselling
Research and Evaluation- program and project evaluation, action research, publication in peer reviewed journals, joint collaboration with various educational institutes and agencies
- for more information and collaboration, contact Nasima Akter, PhD and Qazi Shafayetul Islam
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Frais:
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None
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Call or email for appointment:
- ASTP (after school tutoring): register at info@bangladeshi.ca
- Seniors Programs, email qsislam@bangladeshi.ca
- Seniors & Intergen Drop-In, and Adult Day Sessions, email qsislam@bangladeshi.ca
- Youth Drop-In, email bcsyoutheducate@gmail.com
- Youth Mental Health and Wellness Sessions, email bcsyoutheducate@gmail.com or info@bangladeshi.ca
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Open to all including immigrants, refugees and people without immigration status; focus on Crescent Town and surrounding neighbourhoods, but open to all in the Greater Toronto Area and Canada
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Langues:
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English ; Bengali
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Zone desservie:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Dernière mise à jour:
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6/16/2026
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=133956
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