2. Group members
Aegean—History and mandate
Vivian—settlement services
Mira– community and youth
Kelly—education services
Peggy– summary and barrier
3. History
1973 Founded as Toronto
Chinese Community
Service Association
1976 was registered as a
charitable organization in
Ontario
2007 agency name changed
to “ The Cross-Cultural
Community Services
Association”.
4. Vision Mission
To facilitate the To assist newcomers
well-being of in adapting to
diversified Canadian life in their
communities neighborhood and to
through social provide support to
services. Canadians in building
a stronger community.
5. To assist new immigrants to
know more about the social
system of Canada and help
them to adapt to Canadian
style of living through our
counseling services.
6. Types of Services
one to one counseling
telephone enquiries
information workshops
orientation days for newcomers
Settlement fact sheets
computer access
Information bulletin board
7. education Employment
immigration Health care
housing system
children’s benefit citizenship
Registration (Birth, Senior’s benefit
Marriage etc.) Social assistance
Tax others
8. • Volunteer opportunities & Training
• Youth Ambassador Program
• Women & Senior Support Groups
• Interest Groups
• Children Day Camp (Spring and
Summer)
• Parent Support Program
9. • LINC class
(including childminding&transportation
subidies)
eligibility:
- permanent resident
• ESL class
eligibility:
- Canadian citizen
• Citizenship preparation class
