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February 24, 2022

JVS Toronto is Reopening In-Person Services

As of March 7th, in-person services will be available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services will also continue to be available virtually.

JVS Toronto locations will be open for the following:

JVS Toronto Head Office, Psychology and Career Services
74 Tycos Drive Toronto, ON M6B 1V9
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-787-1151
Scheduled services only

Disability Services and the Al Green Resources Centre
74 Tycos Drive Toronto, ON M6B 1V9
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-782-3976
Scheduled services only

Employment Source Toronto North
1280 Finch Ave. West Suite 607 Toronto, ON M3J 3K6
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-661-3010
Walk-ins welcome

Employment Source Jane Finch
Jane Finch Mall
1911 Finch Ave. W., Unit 3 North York, ON M3N 2V2
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-636-2481
Walk-ins welcome

Bathurst Finch Hub
540 Finch Avenue West Toronto, ON M2R 1N9
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
416-633-1240
Walk-ins welcome

Employment Source Toronto Centre
184 Front St. East Suite 203 Toronto, ON M5A 4N3
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-929-4331
Walk-ins welcome

Miriam & Larry Robbins 1 Open Door
Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus
9600 Bathurst Street, Suite 242 Vaughan, ON L6A 3Z8
Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
905-303-5838
Scheduled services only

Employment Source Scarborough
2868 Ellesmere Road Scarborough, ON M1E 4B8
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
416-286-0505
Walk-ins welcome

Employment Source Markham
30 Karachi Drive Unit 66 Markham, ON L3S 0B6
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
905-470-9675
Walk-ins welcome

Newcomer Employment Services
Albion Centre
1530 Albion Road, Unit 41 Etobicoke, ON M9V 1B4
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
647-276-5111
Walk-ins welcome

As we monitor public health recommendations, we remain vigilant to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our clients, visitors, community partners and employees.

The following protocols have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors for services delivered in-person:

Safety Procedures for In-Person Services

  • Clients and visitors will be asked to complete a COVID-19 screening survey. If any answers to the survey are YES, their appointment will be rescheduled.
  • Schedules for staff and visitors will be staggered to limit the number of people in our locations at all times.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and/or face shields must be used by staff and visitors.
  • Physical distancing protocols will be enforced.
  • Plexiglass screens have been installed and spaces have been reconfigured for safety.
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures will be taking place daily.

Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of service in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our services or safety protocols, please contact us at services@jvstoronto.org or 416-787-1151.

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

May 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Celebrating Toronto Newcomer Day 2021

Toronto Newcomer Day 2021 Flyer

Join us as we welcome newcomers to Toronto.

First proclaimed in 2015, Toronto Newcomer Day is an annual event held in May that welcomes newcomers to Toronto, helps them understand and access a wide range of services, and celebrates their contributions to the city. The event features a number of activities including a formal stage program, a citizenship ceremony for new Canadians, tours of City Hall, a newcomer marketplace, and an information fair. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be virtual to ensure the safety of all Toronto residents.

Toronto Newcomer Day includes an information fair that promotes newcomers’ knowledge of programs available to them. Look for JVS Toronto’s virtual booth for information on all our newcomer employment services and bridge training programs.

Event Highlights

  • Engagement session with the Mayor
  • Entertaining performances
  • Information fair
  • Virtual City Hall tour
  • Welcome Gesture
  • And more
  • Town Hall with Mayor John Tory

Date: May 25 from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit toronto.ca/newcomerday for more info!

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

January 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

Karen Goldenberg Appointed to the Order of Ontario

Order of Ontario Medal

JVS Toronto congratulates Karen Goldenberg on her appointment to the Order of Ontario which honours individuals whose exceptional achievements have left a lasting legacy in the province, in Canada, and beyond.

Karen served as President & CEO of JVS Toronto from 1999 to 2011. During her 12 years of service, Karen worked tirelessly to expand our services and build bridges with new communities. With her trademark enthusiasm and energy, Karen’s contributions made JVS Toronto a leader in social and employment services.

Since her retirement, Karen has remained committed to issues close to her heart through volunteerism and community building. She continues to be a dear friend to JVS Toronto, and a generous donor through the Karen Goldenberg Legacy Fund, which helps support the Agency’s Disability Services and Jewish Community programs.

Karen has been recognized with several awards for her leadership, including the Order of Canada in 2014, and has received honorary degrees. She has dedicated her professional and volunteer life to improving the lives of so many people.

Karen is an optimist, a mentor, and an exemplary leader. All of us at JVS Toronto congratulate her on this very deserving honour.

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

October 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

JVS Toronto Announces 2020 AGM Award Winners

Close up view of award certificates

Recognizing client success, and the contributions of volunteers and employers, has been a staple each year at JVS Toronto’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). On September 30th, JVS Toronto presented its AGM Awards to six very deserving recipients.

Avi Pollock, JVS Toronto’s incoming Board Chair, mentioned that the awards ceremony is always his favourite part of the Annual General Meeting. “Whether they are being honoured as an employer who has made a commitment to use our services, or whether they are a client or a volunteer being honoured for making that commitment to better their lives or the lives of others, every recipient has trusted JVS Toronto in our ability to help them.”

Congratulations to our 2020 AGM Award winners.

Zianne Small, Award Winner

Zianne Small – Freedman Family Award for Young Entrepreneurs

This award recognizes a young entrepreneur who has completed one of JVS Toronto’s youth entrepreneurship programs, and successfully operating a full-time or a part-time basis business.

Zianne joined the Youth Entrepreneurship Program when she needed help after launching her cleaning business, Elite Housekeeping. Before joining the program, Zianne was looking for ways to find the capital to grow the business and a strategy to break into the commercial cleaning market.

Through the YEP program Zianne received coaching on how to develop a business plan while gaining crucial knowledge in management, finance and marketing. With the grant provided by YEP, Zianne was able to purchase the essential cleaning equipment and hire staff.

Zianne is now the owner of a successful business specializing in cleaning both residential and commercial properties. She is a true entrepreneur and we wish her only success in her future.


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By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

September 11, 2020

COVID-19 Service Update – November 20, 2020

As JVS Toronto continues to closely monitor and adhere to all Public Health advisories about COVID-19 we are taking proactive steps to minimize transmission. At this time, all JVS Toronto sites are closed for in-person services with the exception of our Psychology Division. We continue to provide all other services online and over the phone.

For the delivery of psychological services, JVS Toronto is following the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework and continues to adhere to all public health recommendations for the safe, responsible and gradual reopening of our in-person programs and services. The following protocols have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors:

  • 1-on-1 client services will be available by appointment only.
  • Clients and visitors will be asked to complete a COVID-19 screening survey online prior to their appointment. If clients and visitors answer YES to any of the COVID-19 screening questions, they will be asked to contact their JVS contact and reschedule their appointment to another day.
  • Staff and appointment schedules will be staggered to limit the number of people in the building.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and face shields must be used by staff and visitors.
  • Physical distancing protocols will be enforced.
  • Larger meeting rooms will be used for client appointments and the use of shared spaces will be limited.
  • Plexiglass screens have been installed and in some cases offices have been reconfigured for safety.
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures will be taking place.

Underneath all these layers of change is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the highest quality of service in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. We look forward to serving you in person soon

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our services or safety protocols, please contact us at services@jvstoronto.org or 416-787-1151.

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

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