Silayan Community Centre Bulletin

3-Part Nanny Stories: Toronto Star Investigation

2009-04-04T02:03:00.004-05:00

YEARS OF CHAMPIONING CAREGIVERS' CAUSE PAYS OFFPura Velasco has been waiting 20 years for this day.Since her arrival in Canada as a foreign caregiver in 1989, the 59-year-old Filipina has been advocating for the rights of desperate foreign caregivers in Canada.Yesterday, that work was vindicated.When Ontario Minister of Labour Peter Fonseca rose in the Legislature to announce his government is

The Live-in Caregiver Saga. Part 1, 2 and 3

2009-03-14T15:50:00.014-05:00

Nannies trapped in bogus jobsLured by the promise of a better life, hundreds of foreign-trained nannies have found themselves working illegally in menial jobs, without their passports and owing thousands to job agencies[click on the underlined link above, to the Toronto Star article to read more]March 14, 2009Part 1DALE BRAZAOROBERT CRIBBFour months after being lured to Canada, housed in a

Making Connections

2009-03-12T17:23:00.005-05:00

MAKING CONNECTIONS A Day of Information Sharing and Dialoguewith Ethnic CommunitiesThis session is specific to these communities:Chinese Filipino VietnameseThe Correctional Service of Canada & the National Parole BoardInvites you to attend a one-day symposiumFriday March 27, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.To be held at:The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto16 Spadina Road(Near the Spadina

Juana Tejada 1969 to 2009

2009-03-12T17:07:00.011-05:00

Press Release from MIGRANTE. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMigrante-Ontario StatementMarch 8, 2009Toronto, CanadaJuana Tejada 1969 to 2009Friends learned late today, March 8 of the death of our beloved friend Juana Tejada. Migrante Ontario extends our condolences to her husband Noli and her sister Berna. At around 9PM Juana lost her final battle. She died of cancer.We in Migrante Ontario met Juana Tejada

Filipinos debate their identity...

2009-03-05T00:48:00.008-05:00

Filipinos debate their identity, how they fit inFebruary 28, 2009LESLEY CIARULA TAYLORIMMIGRATION REPORTERRaw and raucous, the first State of the Filipino Union meeting ripped open the deep, hidden wound between the older generation of immigrants from the Philippines and their Canadian-raised children.And they all agreed to do it again next year."My generation is the first that has grown up

2008 Annual General Meeting

2008-11-26T01:50:00.002-05:00

AnnouncementSCC Annual General Membership MeetingDate: Saturday, December 6, 2008Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: Wellesley Community Centre Room (B)Address: 495 Sherbourne St. at corner Wellesley St. East*Light refreshments will be served*Please renew or pay your membership fee by filling out the membership form and mail it with your cheque (regular member $ 10/senior $ 5) on or before Nov. 30

"unscrupulous immigration advisers"

2008-09-26T08:28:00.005-05:00

New hotline to target misdeeds by immigrant consultantsHorror stories wanted to help push politicians for tougher regulationSep 08, 2008, Toronto StarNicholas Keung Immigration/Diversity Reporter

Announcement

2008-09-17T10:15:00.004-05:00

Dear friends of SCC,We are currently in the process of reorganizing to serve the community better. Our Strategic Planning Working group with guidance from Management Advisory Service (MAS) recently met to discuss and plan for SCC's direction. As a result, during the next couple of months, there will be some adjustments made to SCC's operations and programming. We will communicate further

Share your expertise

2008-09-15T23:53:00.001-05:00

Wanted: New Board of Directors SCC is now recruiting additional volunteer members for its board of directors and presiding committees. Our goal is to maintain a community-based, working board and committee structure. Preference will be given to candidates who live or work within our service area and catchments and possess knowledge in diversity and equity standards with an

In memory of Alicia Agpoon-Raynor

2008-05-26T11:49:00.022-05:00

Alice pictured here, third standing from left. It is with great sadness to inform youthat our dear colleague and friendAlicia Agpoon-Raynor had succumbed from her illnessand passed away onSaturday May 24, 2008.Alice, had served on the SCC board since September 2006 and previously held the position of Vice-President of Administration. A trained social worker in the Philippines and a government

2008-01-15T16:35:00.000-05:00

PLEASE DISSEMINATE WIDELY. INVITE LEADERS AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ................................................................ Community Alliance for Social Justice invites you to A COMMUNITY LEADERS' TRAINING WORKSHOP Sunday, January 20, 2008 12 noon to 5:00PM OPSEU Region 5 Membership Hall 31 Wellesley St. East, Toronto With guest Arnold Minors

Public Legal Education Workshops [Oct. - Nov.]

2007-10-10T11:31:00.000-05:00

Public Legal Education Workshopspresented by Neighbourhood Legal Services333 Queen St. E. Toronto, ON M5A 1S9T: 416.861.0677 F: 416.861.1777Note: schedule may change due to participation and demand. Sign up today!Please contact Carmen Subibi at 416.926.9505 to confirm you attendance. Format: 1 hour including Q & ATopics include: immigration law, family/domestic violence law, criminal lawTentative

SCC Announcement [postponed until October 20th]

2007-10-04T11:44:00.000-05:00

Leadership and Skills Development ProgramLevel 1***********************************************************************************Ideal for live-in caregivers, students and seniors. Please call the office and sign up today!This is a 10-week bi-weekly course. Each class is two hours longFee: $66.00 with $6.00 to be returned for each class successfully attended in

October 20, 2007 AWARE Reunion

2007-09-29T09:12:00.000-05:00

In 1989, Florchita “Chit” Bautista, along with like-minded Filipinos doing work among migrants, established AWARE, a volunteer endeavour to reach out to Filipino domestic workers who came to Canada under the Foreign Domestic Movement Program (now the Live-In Caregiver Program). AWARE undertook educational and supportive workshops to facilitate adjustment to life in Canada and to inform the

2007 AGM

2007-09-28T13:12:00.000-05:00

Dear board members, staff, volunteers and community partners. It's time for SCC's Annual General Meeting!Please call our office for more details.Thank you for your continued support.[Please click on flyer to enlarge]

Summer activities 2007

2007-09-20T18:30:00.001-05:00

A day at Wonderland! This was part of the Youth Leadership Initiative designed by our summer students (Vida, Kurt, Marq, Andy, Sheena and Michelle). Participants ranged in age from 12-18 years old. Carmen our new Centre Coordinator also took part.They're just resting.... they're ready for more rides!!!************************************************************************************ Thank you

SCC Fall Workshop

2007-09-05T20:53:00.000-05:00

Do you want to know how the youngand the 'young at heart'can have fun working together? You are invited to anafternoon ofvideo, fun and games! Welcome to... The Benefits of Inter-Generation Information Session Presented byToronto

SCC Potluck Picnic, July 28, 2007

2007-08-04T18:51:00.000-05:00

SCC held another successful informational workshop through HRSDC-funded 'Reaching Out, Moving Forward' Senior's program. Attendees included representatives of St. Jamestown's multi-ethnic and multi-generational community. Everyone learned alot from the informational potluck picnic! Topics included retirement, pensions, employment, required forms, passport, birth/death registration and more

July 21 Rummage Sale

2007-07-29T08:24:00.000-05:00

A great day for a RUMMAGE SALE!Held at the St. Simon The Apostle Church, SCC staff and volunteers managed to raise up to $400 during a beautiful Saturday afterrnoon. we're open for business! smiles are free : ) lots of neat stuffwelcome! Is this my size? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Hope to see you again next year!* * * * * * * * *

Community Announcement

2007-07-17T19:55:00.000-05:00

Are you a live-in caregiver and have legal questions? Do you need answers to legal questions about immigration, labour standards, and legal aid? Register for a Free Legal Clinicat the Harbourfront Community Centreand have a one-on-one consultation with a lawyer. When: Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Medium Assembly Room

Inter-Generational Outing Summer 2007

2007-07-08T13:06:00.000-05:00

Saturday, June 30, 2007.Some pictures fromthe InterGenerational Workshopheld on Ward's Island.Ferry ride to Ward's IslandSome of our summer students and a volunteer.Group shot on Ward's Island. Workshop topic : Income Benefits for Seniors.SCC would like to thankthe students,senior participants,organizers, facilitator(s)and volunteers for makingthis event a successful one![Pictures: courtesy of

Immigration Consultants

2007-06-19T13:28:00.000-05:00

Every newcomer should know the difference between legitimate immigration consultants and scam aritists. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous businesses posing as lawyers and immigration consultants who take advantage of newcomers and end up taking their money.The Toronto Star recently featured an article titled (click on the link) Lost in Migration.It's a 3-part investigative report to

SCC Updates

2007-06-03T14:07:00.000-05:00

SCC Summer 2007 BulletinUp-coming Community Events & ActivitiesJuly 16 – Saturday, SCC Inter-Generational Community Picnic, come join us at Ashbridges Bay Park (at the foot of Coxwell & Woodbine, Boardwalk)July 21 - RUMMAGE SALE! A fundraising event to be held Saturday at St. Simon the Apostle church located at 525 Bloor Street East near Sherbourne subway. Everyone is invited to donate your

Summer 2007

2007-05-30T12:14:00.000-05:00

************************************************************************************* HarbourFront Centre World Routes 2007 Treat yourself to the vibrant and colourful culture of the Philippines in this jam-packed festival. Rub shoulders with TV celebrities, see latino and ballroom dance, full-length Filipino films premieres and theatrical presentations. Palabunyan Kulintang

Funding For Programs

2007-05-29T22:35:00.000-05:00

SCC would like to acknowledge our funders for their financial support. Many specialized programs for seniors, women, youth and newcomers were realized with the assistance from social service organizations and all levels of government. SCC will continue to provide services to the growing and diverse population within our catchment area of St. James Town and surrounding areas.For more information