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Program:
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Community Connections Program
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Address:
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4T4
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Court St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay one block N from Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at the corner of Court St N and Cooke St
- Situated beside Sargent & Son Funeral Home
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Service Description:
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Provides direct services for new and established permanent residents and convention refugees, and for refugee claimants
Offers group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networksTrained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career developmentOffers English and French tutoring for individuals, families, and childrenOffers English Conversation Circles for informal English practice
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Priority will be given to Newcomers who have been in Canada three years or less, but exceptions are made based on the needs of the Newcomer
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