Provides legal information and advice, referrals, and representation to low-income residents in Hamilton. Legal services provided include, but are not limited to:
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Outreach worker offering information and referral services. Additional services are offered on a case by case basis including assistance with forms, housing, and employment.
An employment placement program for young adults under 30 years old.
Programs connect job seekers who are blind or partially sighted to employers in Canada.
Services include:
- mentorships
- job matching
- employment events and workshops
A 40-bed emergency shelter for individuals and their children who are fleeing violence and abuse.
Programs and service:
Ontario provincial program that provides temporary financial and employment assistance for people who are in financial need.
Assistance includes:
Offers support for persons who self-identify with a disability to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Includes one-on-one support, 6-week group training, and optional paid 14-week work placements.
YWCA Hamilton’s education, training, and start-up hub for women-led businesses. Programs include:
- one-on-one coaching
- business plan mentoring
- employment resources
- business directory
Provides support for women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse including:
Provides services such as meeting room rentals, shredding, and media destruction, which is reinvested into Employment Services to help people in the community enter or re-enter the workforce.