Housing and homelessness in Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
Offered by New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group
In short
All workshops, events, and classes cancelled. Most services are still available online via phone or e-mail.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women, Families, Newcomers and immigrants, People with disabilities, Young children, Refugees, Couples, People on a low income; Seniors, Youth, Women, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, People with disabilities, Couple, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Legal help and my rights, A way to get there, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, Help for my family, A job, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices, A fresh start, A way to give back or have a say
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
- How to reach
- Contact through New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group: (403) 263-4414 · reception@ciwa-online.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
Calgary Immigrant Womens Association (CIWA) was established in 1982 to meet the needs of immigrant and refugee women and their families. Our mission is to engage and integrate all immigrant women and their families in the community.
All services are free of charge with access to childcare support.
Our services include:
- Settlement and integration services
- Literacy programs
- Language training programs
- Bridge to work programs
- Employment support
- Programs for mothers with babies
- In-home support
- Family conflict counselling
- Parenting programs
- Youth programs
- Civic engagement services
- Crime prevention education
- Emergency housing
- Customized programs for seniors
- Health education programs
- Computer training programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Legal services
- Tax clinic
- Bridging to work for volunteers
CIWA offers services in over 96 locations around Calgary and first language support.
Who can use it?
all immigrant women and their families
When is it open?
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) is open Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 263-4414, email reception@ciwa-online.com, or use the website.
- Phone
- (403) 263-4414
- reception@ciwa-online.com
- Website
- https://www.ciwa-online.com
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4Calgary, Alberta
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