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Community MattersMississauga

Programs

Nine courses, taught by the people who live here.

4 of the 9 cost nothing. The rest carry a fee that covers materials and the instructor's honorarium. Ask us either way — no one has ever been turned away over the fee.

SettlementLanguageSkillsChildren & Youth

Settlement

  • Community Matters Mississauga poster for the Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation course
    Free8 sessions

    Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

    Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and practise on simulated tests.

    For: Newcomers and the wider public

Language

  • Community Matters Mississauga poster for the English Cafe conversation group
    Free45 sessions, once a week for two hours

    English Café

    The conversation chat café — practise English free, in a relaxed room, with neighbours.

    For: All newcomers and community members

Skills

  • Community Matters Mississauga poster for Microsoft Office and computer fundamentals courses
    Free8 sessions

    Computer Fundamentals & Internet

    Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the internet — the basics that open doors to work.

    For: Newcomers and the wider public

  • Community Matters Mississauga poster for sewing classes for ladies
    $100 a month8 sessions

    Sewing for Ladies

    Make a pattern, use a machine, finish a project — and be able to start your own business.

    For: Ladies interested in sewing, whether newcomers or long-time residents

Children & Youth

  • Community Matters Mississauga volunteers standing together beside the organization's banner
    $100 a month10 sessions

    Sewing for Girls

    A first sewing project, and the feeling of having finished something yourself.

    For: Girls aged 12 to 15

  • Community Matters Mississauga winter programs and services poster listing Neighbour Net services
    FreeOpen — runs through the school year

    After-School Tutoring

    Small-group help with reading, writing, maths and homework — grades 1 to 12.

    For: Students in grades 1 to 12, newcomers and the wider public

  • Community Matters Mississauga poster for the summer Art Club for ages 7 to 15
    $100 for the full course8 sessions

    Art Club

    Training in the arts as one way to develop life skills, for ages 7 to 15.

    For: Children and youth aged 7 to 15 interested in art

  • The welcome and registration table at a Community Matters Mississauga event
    $100 for the full course8 sessions

    Crafts Club

    Imagination has no limits — crafts for children aged 6 to 12.

    For: Children and youth aged 6 to 12 interested in crafts

  • A presentation to neighbours at a Community Matters Mississauga community evening
    $100 for the full course16 sessions

    Drama

    Theatre games, scripted scenes, and a short play on good, love, equality, peace and respect.

    For: Open to the public

Course descriptions, objectives, durations and target audiences are quoted from the organisation’s course catalogue. Fees and session counts are cross-checked against the printed posters and the summer timetable.

Neighbour Net

Drop-in help, no course required.

Alongside the classes, these are the things neighbours most often come to us for.

  • Newcomer support

    Immigration paperwork, forms and training, with translators on hand.

  • Social seniors

    Company, outings and practical help for older neighbours.

  • Citizenship coaching

    One-to-one coaching alongside the test preparation course.

  • Income tax clinic

    Runs each year from 1 March to 30 April.

  • Small business workshop

    For neighbours turning a skill into a source of income.

  • Job meetings

    Résumé writing, entrepreneurship sessions and food-handling training.

Call (416) 417-4504See the timetable
5012 Guildwood Way, Mississauga, ON L5R 2R7