Changing Together
Changing Together A Centre for Immigrant Women Association
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About
Founded in 1984, Changing Together is a charity based in Edmonton, Canada working on refugees & migration, gender equality, employment & skills +2 more.
Changing Together, A Centre for Immigrant Women, is a non-profit charitable organisation founded in May 1984 in Edmonton, Alberta. It serves as a resource and support centre for immigrant women, both newcomers and citizens, and their families. The centre offers English as a Second Language classes, computer training, a volunteer support program that provides Canadian work experience, employment counselling, family support including help with family violence cases, a seniors program, pre-employment orientation, and community development activities. It also conducts research on issues affecting immigrant women. The centre is operated mainly by immigrant women for immigrant women and their families.
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English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Education · Canada
English classes at several levels, from basic literacy to Level 4, focused on listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Training
Employment & Skills · Canada
Instructor-led computer classes for immigrant and senior women, covering Windows, Microsoft Office and internet use.
Volunteer Support Program
Employment & Skills · Canada
Helps immigrant women gain Canadian work experience, new skills and employment in Canada.
Making Changes Program
Employment & Skills · Canada
A pre-employment, life skills orientation program with an English component.
Family Services
Gender equality · Canada
Free non-therapeutic counselling, information and referrals on financial, legal and immigration issues, including support for women in abusive situations and a drop-in support group with the City of Edmonton.
Conversation Class
Education · Canada
Conversational English class that builds friendships among women from different cultures.
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CanadaHelps.org, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association, Florists Supply Ltd.
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