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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0778 | Last Modified: 09 Jan 2020 | Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-322-4950 |
| Fax | 416-322-8084 |
| generalmail@ocasi.org | |
| Website | www.ocasi.org |
| Primary Contact | Peggy Ho, Senior Coordinator, Finance and Administration; Phone: 416-322-4950 ext 223; Email: pho@ocasi.org |
| Alternate Contact | Eta Woldeab, Associate Executive Director; Phone: 416-322-4950 ext 224; Email: ewoldeab@ocasi.org |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Acts as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters * advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of immigrant services * stimulates and conducts research for the sector * information exchange among member agencies Immigrant and Refugee Communities, Neighbours, Friends & Families, www.immigrantandrefugeenff.ca -- Ontario-wide campaign to raise awareness about the signs of woman abuse and to promote bystander intervention Positive Spaces Initiative, www.positivespaces.ca -- website with information and resources to help agencies better serve LGBTQIA+ newcomers (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, genderqueer Accessibility Initiative (AI), www.ocasi.org/accessibility-workshops -- training for settlement sector employees to better serve immigrants with disabilities |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * July-August -- Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-12:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Community agencies |
| Application | Application package available on website |
| Languages | English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese) |
| Fees | Annual membership fee based on organization's budget -- $100 to $2300 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants -- umbrella organization of community agencies that serve immigrants and refugees * registered charity |
| Primary Executive | Debbie Douglas, Executive Director; Phone: 416-322-4950 ext 229; Email: ddouglas@ocasi.org |
| Funding | City / Town ; Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) ; United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Agency Services | |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown North |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free second floor washroom * street parking close to entrance |