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Program:
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Community Connections - Schools / Libraries
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Address:
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263 Queen St E, Unit 10
Brampton, ON
L6W 4K6
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Intersection:
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Rutherford Rd S and Queen St E
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Ahmed Iqbal - Executive Director
ahmed.iqbal@bmccentre.org
Jimena Merlo - Director, Programs and Services
905-790-8482 ext 304 * jimena.merlo@bmccentre.org
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Service Description:
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Settlement services offered in Schools and Libraries for Newcomers to Canada
Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) program offers English Conversation Circles, information and referral to Newcomers and Seniors in the City of Brampton. LSP settlement workers organize variety of information sessions based on the needs and trends of the newcomer community
Multicultural, Settlement and Education Partnership (MSEP) facilitates the adaptation of newcomers and introduce students and families to the school system and community life by providing support services typically needed during the first few years in Canada, focusing on information, orientation, advocacy, referral and access to services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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New comers, seniors, students, parents/caregivers
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Bengali * Bosnian * Dari * Farsi(Persian) * Gujarati * Hindi * Punjabi * Somali * Spanish * Swahili * Tamil * Urdu * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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