Big Thanks from Holiday Drive 2018 Thank you for your generous support of our 2018 Holiday Drive. The Holiday Drive program was able to receive a variety of gifts and donations as the heartfelt expressions of goodwill from community members. These donations were successfully delivered to 24 families, consisting of 58 individuals including many children […]
* This is a translation of “New protections when getting payday loans” published in October 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. This summer, some of the rules for payday lenders were changed to give borrowers […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). Day: December 5, 12, 19: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: December 5, 12, 19 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you […]
* This is a translation of “New rules about working while getting Employment Insurance” published in August 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. People can work part-time while getting most types of Employment Insurance (EI) […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). Day: November 7, 14, 21, 28: Wednesdays. Time: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. Venue: Please check the room of that day. Planned: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 – JCCC 2F *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in October (flyer in Japanese only). October 10, 17, 31: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
At JSS we’ve had many victims over the years coming to us for consultations on domestic violence/abuse* and dating violence. While some people may wonder simply escaping their abusive environment may solve everything, for a number of reasons (including the wish to rebuild family and relationships, financial circumstances, a sense of guilt or shame, embarrassment […]
JSS 19th Annual Holiday Drive Japanese Social Services is starting its annual Holiday Drive Program. Once again we are calling upon members of the community to embrace the holiday spirit and reach out to the less fortunate among us. The success of this program so far lies heavily with the co-operation of agencies such as […]
Japanese Social Services and Momiji Health Care Society is holding a joint seminar in Japanese on POA and Will on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $5 for admission. RSVP by October 19. Japanese Social Services (Chie) TEL: 416-385-9200 Email : programs@jss.ca Momiji Health Care Society (Keiko) TEL: 416-261-6683 ex.249 Email […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in September (flyer in Japanese only). September 12, 19, 26: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
Volunteer Training Session for Konnichiwa Program Friendly Visiting There will be two upcoming training sessions for Konnichiwa Program friendly visiting volunteer on Sep 18 (in Etobicoke) and Sep 20 (at JSS office) in 2018. These training will be held in Japanese. For more information and registration, click 日本語 on the top right of this page […]
* This is a translation of “ New online tool helps people fill out divorce forms in Ontario ” produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. People who want to apply for a divorce can […]
Protect yourself from troubles in renting: Advice for working holiday makers and international students Japanese Social Services The most effective and reliable way to protect yourself from problems in renting is to know your legal rights as a tenant. Anyone who is a new comer or planning to come to Toronto may think “I’m not […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in August (flyer in Japanese only). August 8, 15, 22: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in July (flyer in Japanese only). July 11, 18, 25: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
* This is a translation of “New rules protect consumers in door-to-door sales” published in May 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. As of March 1, businesses selling certain products or services can’t […]
* This is a translation of “Standard lease for Ontario landlords and tenants coming this month” published in April 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. Starting April 30, 2018, most residential landlords and tenants […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule in June (flyer in Japanese only). June 13, 20, 27: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.
* This is a translation of “Sexual harassment and human rights in Ontario” published in March 2018, produced in English by CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario). Japanese Social Services is wholly responsible for the accuracy of this translation, produced with permission of CLEO. Sexual harassment at work has been in the spotlight recently with […]
The following is the JSS Craft Club schedule for May (flyer in Japanese only). May 9, 16, 23: Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m. at JCCC 2F (Please check the room of that day.) *Please contact JSS (416-385-9200 or E-mail: craftclub@jss.ca) to sign up if you would like to attend.