We provide various services to women in different languages such as English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu. Settling in an unfamiliar environment can be both exciting and challenging. If you have an opportunity to share your feelings and concerns with others who are in the same boat, you will be able to get some support and grow out of your feeling of isolation. Just give us a call or make an appointment with our staff to learn more about our programs while you are coping with challenges relating to issues of settlement, relationships, parenting, health/emotion, or career choices.
South Asian Women Club
Every Monday evening from 6:30-8:30pm, this group meets at our Markham South Welcome Centre in York Region for topical discussions, yoga practice and mutual support. This is an open group and we always welcome new participants who speak Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati or Urdu. No pre-registration is necessary. Simply call 905-479-7926 for details.
Women’s Support Group
We have a 6-week women’s support group for women to meet with other members of their community and discussed issues of their concern. No matter whether you live in Richmond Hill, Markham or Toronto, we have a group for you. Call to find out more (905-479-7926 for York Region; 416-292-7510 for Toronto). Topics for newcomer women vary from group to group but they can include any of the following:
- Settling in Canada
- Our immigration stories
- Isolation and emotional health
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting children and teens
- Health and nutrition
- Family finances
- Career planning
- Social network
Neighbour, Friends and Families Campaign
This is a project funded by the Ontario Women’s Directorate in which we provide training to volunteers, community leaders, and immigrant and refugee women to raise community awareness of issues of violence against women. Once trained, women participants will be able to conduct community education sessions, informing people in local immigrant and refugee communities the “new way and new practice” in the “new home” when it comes to human rights and healthy relationships. These training and education sessions will be conducted in different languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu. We welcome collaboration and partnership with other community organizations and groups. If you are interested in working with us on this important issue, give us a call at 416-292-7510 x121.
