Rexdale Women's Centre
Welcoming Communities Program
Record #: CWL0311 | Last Modified: 06 Apr 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Apr 2020 |
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Description & Services | |
Description | This program offers: •The newcomer family drop-in program: for children 2 to 12 years of age. This program is available to newcomer children and their parents who have limited knowledge of English language. •English Conversation Circle (ECC): an opportunity to practice every day English language skills and build self-confidence •Cooking Club: share recipes from all over the world and cook healthy meals while at the same time networking with other program participants •Movie Night: watch family oriented movies which generate lively discussions and is a great opportunity for newcomers to practice their English skills Volunteering for Welcoming Communities: To become a volunteer for the program individuals must be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident for more than 5 years, be knowledgeable about the community, be open to learn and appreciate other cultures and be able to volunteer for 2 hours a week for at least 6 months Open to: Women; Youth; Seniors; General |
Hours | Office Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm * Tue, Wed 9am-8pm * Sat 9am-12noon (upon request) |
Areas Served | Etobicoke |
Eligibility | Services available to: newcomer, immigrant, refugee, Canadian women and their family/ dependants |
Fees | None |
Languages | English ; French - Upon request ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Croatian ; Dari ; Farsi (Persian) ; Gujurati ; Hindi ; Italian - Upon request ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu ; West Indian dialect ; Assyrian |
Contact Information | |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Kipling Ave and Finch Ave W |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Office Phone | 416-745-0062 |
Fax | 416-745-3995 |
admin@rexdalewomen.org | |
Website | www.rexdalewomen.org |
Primary Contact | Letoia Lindsay, Community Engagement; Phone: 416-745-0062 ext 279; Email: llindsay@rexdalewomen.org |
Alternate Contact | Margaret Nwosu, Welcoming Communities Co-ordinator; Phone: 416-745-0062 ext 250; Email: mnwosu@rexdalewomen.org |
Primary Executive | Fatima Filippi, Executive Director |
Other Details | |
Established | 1978 |
Funding | City / Town ; Donations |
Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
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Subjects | Community centres ; Cooking ; Immigrants ; Movies ; Refugees ; Social action ; Volunteer opportunities ; Womens clubs |