Community Resources

CommunityResources
ADirectoryofImmigrantandRefugeePrograms,Services,andOrganizations

Developedfor: TheBurnabySchoolDistrictsSettlementWorkersinSchoolsProgram Developedby: PacificEmployment&EducationResources October15,2008

Fundedby: BCMinistryofAdvancedEducationandLabourMarketDevelopment
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE TableofContents
TableofContents
Introduction 2 EmploymentServices 3 EnglishasaSecondLanguage32 TrainingandSkillsUpgrading54 HostPrograms 58 Housing61 Parenting64 Family,Youth,Seniors74 WomensServices83 Personal,FamilyCounselling88 ImmigrantSupportGroups96 ViolencePrevention&Counselling109 SpecialNeeds117 LegalServices121 SettlementServices125 TaxClinics128 TranslationandInterpretation129 VolunteerOpportunities134 RefugeeSpecificServices136 HealthServices138 Ethnic&CulturalAssociations148
BSD#41|SettlementWorkersinSchoolsProgram 1
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Introduction
BSD#41SWISWorkerCommunityResource
Thisresourcewasdevelopedtoidentifyandprovideusefulinformationonprograms,servicesand organizationsthatcouldassisttheBurnabySchoolDistrictsSWISworkersinprovidingservicestotheir clients. Informationpresentedinthedirectoryissortedbycategoriesofprogramandservicetype.Foreaseof useandnavigationeachcategoryiscolourcodedandlabeledaccordinglyintheheaderandfooterof eachpage.Inthoseinstanceswhereentriesfitinmorethanonecategory,theyarelistedineach category. InformationpresentedinthisversionoftheResourcewascollectedandfactcheckedbetweenJuneand October,2008.Duetotheevolvingnatureofimmigrantandrefugeesettlementandintegrationwork,it isimportanttomaintainandupdatethelistingsonaregularbasis,inorderfortheresourcetomaintain itsusefulnessandutilitytotheSWISWorkers. ThedevelopmentofthisresourcewassponsoredbytheBurnabySchoolDistrictsSettlementWorkersin SchoolsProgramwithfundingfromtheBCMinistryofAdvancedEducationandLabourMarket Development. PacificEmployment&EducationsResources October15th,2008
CriteriaforInclusion
TheSettlementWorkersinSchoolsResourceprovidesinformationonprograms,servicesandresources basedonthefollowingcriteria: 1. CriticaltothesettlementprocessinkeepingwiththeclienteligibilitycriteriafortheSWIS program,i.e.settlementwithinthefirstyear 2. Focusoremphasisonservices,programs,resourcesfornewcomers(someservicestargeta genericpopulation,butareimportantfornewcomersandtheprogramorservice accommodatesnewcomers) 3. WithinBurnaby(exceptwhentheserviceetc.isnotavailableinBurnaby,butserves Burnabyresidents)
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE EmploymentServices
ProgramName:WorkingSolutionsforSkilledImmigrants Agency:DouglasCollegeTheTrainingGroup
ProgramDescription: WorkingSolutionsforSkilledImmigrantsisanemploymentprogramforforeigntrainedprofessionalsand foreigntrainedskilledtradespersons. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Certifiedinaprofessionortradeintheirnativecountry; Unemployedoremployedinajoboutsidetheirfield; Committedtofindingworkwithintheirfield; IntermediatetoadvancedspeakersofEnglish; Willingtomakeafinancialcontributiontowardsthedevelopmentoftheircareers.
RegistrationInformation: Informationsessionsareheldweeklyandnewclientsbegindaily. StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: CaroleHuckin Phone:(604)7776099 Local:N/A Fax:(604)7776151 Email:workingsolutions@douglas.bc.ca URL:http://www.douglascollege.ca/trainingcommunityeducation/workingsolutions.html ProgramLocation: 2014250Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H1Z5 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:WorkingSolutionsHealth Agency:DouglasCollegeTheTrainingGroup
ProgramDescription: WorkingSolutionsHealthisanemploymentprogramforforeigntrainedprofessionalswitheducationand experiencespecificallyinthehealthsector.WorkingSolutionsisanocostprogramdesignedtoacceleratethe labourmarketintegrationofinternationallytrainedhealthprofessionals.DouglasCollegecareerconsultants assistprogramparticipantstoreturntotheirfieldofexpertiseataprofessionallevel.TheMinistryof EconomicDevelopmentandtheMinistryofHealthadministertheprogramandalsocontributetoward programparticipantscoursecosts,qualifyingexamsandotherrelatedexpenses. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Programparticipantsareskilledimmigrantswhowishtoworkintheirfieldataprofessionallevel.Participants musthavetrainingandworkexperienceinoneofthefollowinghealthprofessions: Licensedpracticalnurse,Registerednurse,Registeredpsychiatricnurse,Medicallaboratory,technologist, Medicalradiationtechnologist,Midwife,Occupationaltherapist,Pharmacist,Physician,Physiotherapist, SpeechlanguagepathologistandAudiologist,Ultrasonographer. RegistrationInformation: Prospectiveparticipantscall(604)7776099tomakeenquiriesandreservespaceataninformationsession. OfficesinBurnaby,CoquitlamandSurrey StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: CaroleHuckin Phone:(604)7776099 Local:N/A Fax:(604)7776151 Email:workingsolutions@douglas.bc.ca URL:http://www.douglascollege.ca/trainingcommunityeducation/workingsolutionshealth.html ProgramLocation: 2014250Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H1Z5 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:CareerGateway Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.EmploymentServicesTrainingInstitute
ProgramDescription: TheCareerGatewayJobSearchProgramprovidesgroupand/orindividualemploymentservicestopersons whoarejobreadyandneedhelpwiththeirjobsearch.Clientscanaccessshort/quickmodularEmployment SkillsWorkshops.ClientswillhaveaccesstoaninternalresourcecentreandthesupportoftheCall Centre/CareerCaf. TheProgramincludes: ModularEmploymentSkillsWorkshopsoninterviewtechniques,resumewriting,labourmarket information,etc; Selfmarketingcoachingsessions, IndustryTradeTalks, 1:1careerandjobsearchcounselling.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ForthosewhoarelegallyabletoworkinCanadaandareactivelylookingforemployment. RegistrationInformation: InformationsessionseveryTuesdayat10:00am.Calltoregisterordropby. StartDates/Duration:EmploymentWorkshopsareongoingwith2weekworkshopswithadditional2weeks ofsupporting ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: VivianChan Phone:(604)4382100 Local:114 Fax:(604)4389100 Email:vivian.chan@success.bc.ca URL:www.successbc.ca ProgramLocation 5021Kingsway,#118 Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:CareerHighway Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.TrainingInstitute
ProgramDescription: TheCAREERHIGHWAYJobSearchProgramprovidesgroupand/orindividualemploymentservicestopersons withlimitedornoCanadianexperience,inneedofadditionalassistancewiththeirjobsearch&career exploration.ClientscanaccessshortmodularEmploymentSkillsWorkshops.Clientswillhaveaccesstoan internalresourcecentreandthesupportoftheCallCentre/CareerCaf. TheProgramincludes: JobSearchSkillsAssessmentsessions, ModularEmploymentSkillsWorkshopsoninterviewtechniques,resumewriting,labourmarket information,etc; Selfmarketingcoachingsessions, IndustryTradeTalks, 1:1career&jobsearchcounselling.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: OpentounemployedimmigrantsentitledtoworkinCanada.PrioritygiventopeoplereceivingEmployment Insurance(E.I.)orhavinghadapreviousE.I.claim. RegistrationInformation: InformationsessionseveryTuesdayat10:00am.Calltoregisterordropby. StartDates/Duration:EmploymentWorkshopsOngoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: VivianChan Phone:(604)4382100 Local:114 Fax:(604)4389100 Email:vivian.chan@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca ProgramLocation: 5021Kingsway,#118 Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:ConnectToWork Agency:CIAI(CentreofIntegrationforAfricanImmigrants)
ProgramDescription: AMultilingualfacilitywherejobSeekerscanaccessthefollowingservicesin:French,English,Swahili,Arabic, Lingala,Dinga&otherAfricanlanguages. JOBSEARCHWORKSHOPS(EnrollAtAnytime) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Marketyourskills Interviewwithconfidence Networking ResumeWriting Coverlettersthatopendoors CommunicationSkillsforJobSeekers DressforSuccess
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ServingAfrican,Caribbean,andfrancophonecommunity RegistrationInformation: Viaphoneordropin StartDates/Duration:Ongoing/Dropinservice ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: PaulMulangoorPatriciaWhittaker Phone:(604)7590240 Local:N/A Fax:(604)7599202 Email:info@ciiaciai.com URL:http://www.ciiaciai.com/ ProgramLocation 640ClarksonStreet NewWestminster,BCV3M1C8 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:NeedsDetermination(MultilingualforImmigrants) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.TrainingInstitute
ProgramDescription: Needsdeterminationofimmigrantclients. Multilingual:English,Cantonese,Mandarin,Punjabi,Korean,Russian,Hungarian,German. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AvailabletoanyunemployedpersonlegallyentitledtoworkinCanada.Applicantsdonotneedtobeinreceipt ofE.I.orhaveapreviousE.I.claimtoapplyforthisprogram. RegistrationInformation: Callforanappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LindaHuang Phone:(604)4382100 Local:105 Fax:(604)4389100 Email:lindahuang@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 5021Kingsway,#118 Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:EmploymentAssistanceServices(ForImmigrants&Newcomers) Agency:PICS(ProgressiveInterculturalCommunityServicesSociety)
ProgramDescription: CaseManagement:CaseManagerssharetheirknowledgeofthelabourmarket,trainingopportunities&job searchservices;theyprovidetheessentialinformationthatwillempoweryouandguideyoutosuccessful employment. IndividualJobSearch:ParticipantsworkoneononewithanEmploymentCounsellortofinetunetheirjob searchskills. JobFindingClub:Fulltimejobsearchprogramthatbeginsduringthefirst2weeksofeverymonth,9:00am 3:00pm,MF(exceptstatutoryholidays). EmploymentResourceCentre:Allclientshaveaccesstoaresourcecentretosupporttheirjobsearch,career planning,andtrainingprogram/courseselection,including: ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NewcomerorpreviouslyimmigratedtoCanada,unemployedandlookingforwork,andlegallyentitledto workinCanada.PastorcurrentE.I.recipientarealwayswelcome. RegistrationInformation: Phoneordropin.Callfirsttomakeappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoingcontinuousintake.Durationdependantonwhichresourcesarebeingused ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: StewartHeadley/SandyRakhra Phone:(604)3247733 Local: Fax:(604)3247744 Email:eas@pics.bc.ca URL:http://www.pics.bc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 8161MainStreet,#200 Vancouver,BCV5X3L2 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:NeedsDetermination/CaseManagement(IncludingImmigrants) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.TrainingInstitute
ProgramDescription: Toassistunemployedimmigrantsidentifytheircareerinterest&needs,developjobsearchskillsandgaina betterunderstandingofthelabourmarket,Canadiancultureandworkplaceexpectationsinordertobecome employed. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: OpentoanyunemployedpersonlegallyentitledtoworkinCanadaparticularlywithESL.Applicantsdonot needtobeinreceiptofE.I.orhaveapreviousE.I.claimtoapplyforthisprogram. RegistrationInformation: Callforindividualappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: WymanChoi Phone:(604)4382100 Local: Fax:(604)4389100 Email:wyman@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 1185021Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:ProTechCareerConnect Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.EmploymentServices
ProgramDescription: Anemploymentprogramforprofessional&technicalindividuals,theprogramacceptsfulltimeorparttime enrollmentinthefollowing: PHASEI:TwoWeekIntensiveJobSearchModules Preparationofprofessionalcareerportfolios Overcomingbarrierstoemployment BCLabourMarketInformation Professionalresume&coverletter Informationaljobinterviews Networking&jobsearchstrategies
PHASEII:OnceaweekCareerCafefor4weeks UponcompletionofPhaseI,participantswillattendhighlystructured2hoursessionsonceaweekfor4 weeks.Clientsaregroupedbyprofessionssothattheymaynetworkandshareopportunitiesandinsightsin overcomingindustryspecificbarriers.Withsupportanddirectionfromanemploymentconsultant,theywill: Makecontact&followupwithindustryprofessionals Receiveguidanceonfinalizingjobsearchrelateddocuments Receivecoachingoninformationalinterviews&otherjobsearchstrategies Completetheirprofessionalcareerportfolio Prepareforjobinterviews& Meetwithprofessional/technicalpractitioners
FacilitatedResourceCentre Company&professionalassociationdirectories&careerbooks Jobopenings&jobfairnews,tradetalks&recruitmentfairs Computers,internet,printer,facsimilemachine&photocopier
Servicesinclude:~Developmentofclearcareergoals~Enhancementofemployabilityskills~Developmentof effectivejobsearchportfolios~Provisionofongoingsupport&industryrelatedinformation. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonewithprofessionaland/ortechnicalbackgroundwhois: RegistrationInformation: InformationsessionseveryWed@10am/6weeks Unemployedorunderemployed Activelyseekingfulltimeemployment;and LegallyentitledtoworkinCanada
StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: EssfieGarcia Phone:(604)5242100 Local:117 Fax:(604)5241088 Email:protech@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 6106THStreet,Suite217(RoyalCityCenter) NewWestminster,BCV3L3C2 LastUpdated:06Aug08
ProgramName:WageSubsidy Agency:PICS(ProgressiveInterculturalCommunityServicesSociety)
ProgramDescription: ThePICSWageSubsidyProgramisanexcellentemploymentinitiativethatisprovidedtoanemployerandto aneligibleunemployedperson. ThePWSprogramessentiallyprovidesworkplacementassistancetounemployedindividuals,whoface employmentbarriersinenteringthefulltimeworkforce. ForeligibleEmployers,PICSwillsubsidize20%60%oftheemployee'swageforupto26weeks,decidedonan individualcasebycasebasis. ThePICSWageSubsidyProgramservicesSEVancouver,Burnaby&NewWestminster. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: LegallyentitledtoworkinCanada,currentlyinreceiptofEI,receivedEIwithinthelast3yearsandare presentlyorstartedmaternity/parentalbenefitsinthelast5years. RegistrationInformation: Callforappointmentwithjobplacementofficer. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: VarinderjitChawla/NolanGendron Phone:(604)3247733 Local: Fax:(604)3247744 Email:pws@pics.bc.ca URL:http://www.pics.bc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 8161MainStreet,#200 Vancouver,BCV5X3L2 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:IMMPowerBCSkillsConnectProgram(forSkilledImmigrants) Agency:TrainingInnovationsInc.
ProgramDescription: IMMPowerBCisaBCSkillsConnectforImmigrantsProgram,deliveredbyTrainingInnovationsintheir BurnabyandSquamishlocations.WithafocusontheConstruction,Energy,Tourism/Hospitality,& Transportationindustries.AtTrainingInnovations,wewillworkwithregisteredparticipantsto: Establisharealisticandmeaningfulworktarget Evaluateprofessionalskills&credentials DevelopaPriorLearning&SkillsPortfolio,withacompetitiveresumeandcoverletter LearnabouttheCanadianworkplace Enhanceexistingskillsthroughindustryspecifictraining Networkwithemployersintheirindustry GainCanadianexperiencethroughapracticum,internshipormentorship Findmeaningfulemployment
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: IMMPowerBCcanassistinternationallytrainedprofessionalswhohave: ArrivedinCanadawithinthepast5years; Atleast3yearsexperienceinaskilledtrade,professionoroccupation; CompetentEnglishlanguageskills.PRnumberorcitizenshipnumberneeded.
RegistrationInformation: CallIMMPowerlinetoassessclient'sneedsandeligibility.Bookanappointmentwithadvisor. StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LindaSousa Phone:(604)2984720 Local: Fax:(604)2984755 Email:immpowerbc@traininginnovations.com URL:http://www.traininginnovations.com/individuals/immpowerbc ProgramLocation: 6004180LoughheedHwy Burnaby,BCV5C6A7 LastUpdated:08Aug08
ProgramName:SteppingUp(BridgingforWomen) Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)
ProgramDescription: SteppingUpassistswomentogainpracticalskills&Englishupgrading,toovercomeemployment&social barriersandfind&keepajob. The21weekprogramconsistsof17weeksofclassroominstruction,avolunteerexperience&4weekswork experienceplacement. Womenreceive: Lifeskillstraining,counselling&advocacy,Englishinstruction,avolunteerexperience,jobshadowing, jobsearchskills,andgainCanadianworkexperience; TraininginFirstAid,Foodsafe,Cashiering,WHMIS(WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformation System),&PersonalityDimensions.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Womenwhoare Survivorsofphysical,emotionalorsexualabuse,orhaveexperiencedand/orwitnessedviolencein situationsofwarorcivilunrest; SpeakEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)orEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage(EAL)atintermediate level; Landedimmigrants,citizensorrefugeeclaimantsacceptedforlandedstatus.
RegistrationInformation: Callinforintaketobookanappointment StartDates/Duration:Phoneforstartdates/21weeks ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: MariaNguyen Phone:(604)6842561 Local: Fax:(604)6844790 Email:stepping_up@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/ ProgramLocation 333TerminalAvenue Vancouver,BCV6A2L7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:ArriveBC(BCEmploymentProgramforSkilledImmigrants) Agency:BackInMotionInc.
ProgramDescription: ArriveBCisaB.C.government(MinistryofEconomicDevelopment)fundedinitiativeaimedathelpingskilled immigrantsmovemorequicklyintojobsthatmatchtheirexperience&background.ArriveBCfocuses specificallyontheConstruction&TransportationsectorsinBC. TheobjectiveofArriveBCistwofold: 1)Tohelpnewlylandedandskilledimmigrantsobtainemploymentwithintheirareaofexpertise. 2)TohelpBCemployersaddresstheskillsshortagestheyarecurrentlyfacing. ProgramparticipantsreceivegovernmentfundingtoworkcloselywithanArriveBCcounsellorthroughthree mainsteps: 1. 2. 3. CareerPlanning&Assessment SkillsUpgrading WorkplacePractice&Orientation
Byworking&collaboratingwithemployers,industryassociations,regulatorybodies,assessmentcentres, educationalinstitutions,traininginstitutes&industryspecificemploymentrecruiters,ArriveBCdeliversa comprehensivesuiteofservicestoeligibleimmigrants,including: Employmentcounsellingbyatrainedcounsellor Connectionstoindustryspecificemployers Comprehensiveassessments&careerplandevelopment Backgroundassessmentsbysubjectmatterexperts Educationalupgrading Membershipstoassociations Licensingwithregulatorybodies UptodateCanadiancredentials Canadianworkexperience Internationalcredentialevaluation
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantsthatlandedinCanadaafterJanuary1,2003; AbilitytoeffectivelycommunicateinEnglish; Have3yearsofworkexperience
RegistrationInformation: Callforinformationortobookaninformationsession.ProgramcoordinatorinCoquitlamisLindaVanRaes@ 6049393011. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintakebasedonclientsavailability.Mon3:00Richmond,Tues2:00 Vancouver,Tues3:00Surrey,Wed3:00Burnaby
ProgramFee:Basedonindividualservices/discusswithcounsellor ContactInformation: PamelaPanganiban Phone:(604)5753800 Local:( Fax:604)5757746 Email:info@arrivebc.com URL:http://www.arrivebc.com/index.html ProgramLocation: 5450152ndSuite300 Surrey,BCV3S5J9 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:IMMPowerBC Agency:Klein&Associates
ProgramDescription: IMMPowerBCfeatures: Connectionstoemploymentsectorswiththehighestdemandforskilledworkers; PriorLearningAssessmentPortfolio(PLAR)development; Industryspecificskillstraining; CredentialsandSkillsAssessment; LanguageAssessment; CanadianTradesAssessmentforthoseclientswithskilledtradesexpertise; ConnectionstoandAssistancewithRegulatingBodies; WorkExperience,PracticumsorPreceptorships; AccesstoApprenticeships.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: IMMPowerBCisdesignedforlandedimmigrantswho: HavebeenlandedinCanadaforfive(5)yearsorless Haveatleastthree(3)yearsofprelandingskilledemployment HavestrongEnglishlanguageability
RegistrationInformation: Contactviaemailorphoneforindividualappointments. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake/maxtimeis12to18months ProgramFee:Counsellingfree.Coursesclientpays1/3 ContactInformation: AndreaDavis Phone:(604)6393228 Local: Fax:(604)6393231 Email:klein.assoc3@shawcable.com URL:www.aspect.bc.ca ProgramLocation: 2026125SussexAve. Burnaby,BCV5H4G1 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:ACHIEVEMulticulturalEmploymentProgramforPersonswith Disabilities(EPPD) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

ProgramDescription: S.U.C.C.E.S.S.EmploymentProgramforPersonswithDisabilities(EPPD)servesmulticulturalclientsfromall disabilities.EPPDprogramcreatesopportunitiesforpersonswithdisabilitiesinBritishColumbiatodevelop skills,increaseindependenceandparticipateintheworkplace.ClientsworkoneononewithCaseManagerto identifytheirgoalsanddevelopplanstoachievethem.EPPDoffersafullrangeofcustomizedservices, including: culturallysensitivevocationalcounselling careerexploration&employmentplanning assessments workshops&training disabilitysupports work/volunteerexperience&paidjobplacements onthejobsupport&followup
Whetherclientsareinterestedindevelopinglifeandworkskills,findingajoborvolunteeringintheir communities,wetailortheprogramtomeettheirneeds. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Tofindoutifyouareeligibleforthisprogram,contactTeresa6046395572 RegistrationInformation: Informationsession:everyTuesday2:00pm3:00pm(reservationrequired StartDates/Duration:Ongoing,23yearsduration,dependsonclientscondition. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: TeresaLuk Phone:(604)6395572 Local: Fax:(604)6291723 Email:teresa.luk@success.bc.ca URL: ProgramLocation: 1755W.Broadway,#200 Vancouver,BCV6J4S5 LastUpdated:18Jun08
ProgramName:CareerResourceCentre Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: TheCareerResourceCentreprovidesjobseekerswithfacilitiesanduptodateresourcesforindependentjob search. Facilities&Resources:ComputerswithInternetAccess,printers,photocopier,FaxMachine,telephones, latestlabourmarketinformation,trainingopportunitiesandcommunityresources,industrynews,careerand jobsearchresourcelibrary,uptodatejobopenings,onsiteemployerrecruitmentvisits,career&networking seminars. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: PermanentResidentsofCanada;or IndividualswhohavebeenallowedtoremaininCanadaforthepurposeofbecomingapermanent resident. Activelylookingforajob
RegistrationInformation:Dropin StartDates/Duration:ongoing,MondaytoFriday,9:00am5:00pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: WymanChoi Phone:(604)4382100 Local: Fax:(604)4389100 Email: URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,43/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation: 1185021Kingsway, Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:JobFocus(EmploymentProgramforPersonswithPhysicalDisabilities) Agency:NeilSquireSociety
ProgramDescription: TheJobFocusProgramisdeliveredbyNeilSquireSocietyServicesandisprimarilyfundedbytheMinistryof HousingandSocialDevelopment(MHSD)ofBritishColumbiaundertheEmploymentProgramforPersonswith PhysicalDisabilities.Servicesareprovidedatnocosttotheindividual.Weprovideplanningandemployment servicestohelpyoureachyourgoaltocreateopportunitiesforpeoplewithdisabilitiesinBritishColumbiato developskills,increaseindependenceandparticipateintheworkplace.Clientsworkoneononewith VocationalRehabilitationConsultanttoidentifytheirgoalsanddevelopplanstoachievethem.NeilSquire Societyoffersafullrangeofcustomizedservices,including: careerexploration&employmentplanning assessments workshops&training disabilitysupports work/volunteerexperience&paidjobplacements onthejobsupport&followup
Whetherclientsareinterestedindevelopinglifeandworkskills,findingajoborvolunteeringintheir communities,wetailortheprogramtomeettheirneeds. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NeilSquireSocietyisavailabletoallBritishColumbianswithamedicallyverifiabledisability,areoflegal workingage;CanadiancitizenorlandedimmigrantaswellasaBCresident RegistrationInformation: Ongoing/onetooneservice/nowaitinglist StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake,mayparticipateforaslongasneeded ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: YasminJuma Phone:(604)4739363 Local: Fax:(604)4739361 Email:yasminj@neilsquire.ca URL:http://www.neilsquire.ca/ ProgramLocation: 2102250BoundaryRoad Burnaby,BCV5M3Z3 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:Kaleidoscope(forYouth1530) Agency:MCCBCEmployment&CommunityDevelopment
ProgramDescription: KaleidoscopeisaprogramofMCCEmploymentandCommunityDevelopment.Itusesthemediumoffilmto giveparticipantsanopportunitytolearnjob&lifeskillsastheyexplorethecommunityinwhichtheylive,to sharetheirlifeexperiences,andtolearntoworkasateamastheyproduceshortfilms. Kaleidoscopecontinuestonourishthecreativeexpressionofitsparticipantswhileatthesametimeenriching theculturalmosaicthroughitsshortfilms.Thecreativeprocesscallsfortheuseofcommunication,teamwork, projectmanagement&numerousotheremployabilityskills.Itisthishandsonapplicationofskillsandtheir continueddevelopment&refinementwhichprovidessomuchvaluetoouryouth.Theexecutionoftheir creativityviatheapplicationofemployabilityskillsshowstheminaveryconcretewaythattheycanmakeit outthereintheworld. Kaleidoscopeparticipantsthispastyearactivelyexploredtheircommunityandculturalrootsthrough: engaginginthedebateontheviabilityofrecoveryhomesinourneighbourhoods examiningillicitdrugs&harmreductioninthedowntowneastside exposingtheharmfuleffectsofclearcutloggingonendangeredhabitats providingadramatictreatmentontheinfluenceofgangs.
Insodoingtheydeveloptheessentialskillsneededforlongtermattachmenttotheworkforce:teamwork, problemsolvinganddecisionmaking,conflictresolution,theuseoftechnologyintheworkplaceaswellasa greaterunderstandingofcommunityandtheirplaceinit. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: 1530yearsold outofschool unemployedorunderemployed notinreceiptofE.I eligibletoworkinCanada MinimumintermediateEnglishlevelrequired.
RegistrationInformation: Applicationinformationseewebsite.ContactoneoftheofficesineitherRichmondorBurnaby:Richmond604 3039025fax6043039039askforKaleidoscope.SeebelowforBurnabyinformation. StartDates/Duration:16weekslong.Offeredevery16weeks.Callfordetails. ProgramFee:Nocosttoparticipants. ContactInformation: AmeliaEpp Phone:(604)2945011
Local: Fax:(604)2984755 Email:kaleidoscope@mccbc.com URL:http://mccecd.bc.ca/kaleidoscope/ ProgramLocation: 4180LougheedHighway Burnaby,BCV5C6A7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:TheSelfEmploymentProgram Agency:DouglasCollegeTheTrainingGroup
ProgramDescription: TheSELFEMPLOYMENTprogramhasaprocessthatprovides: Researchofabusinessidea; Businessskillsassessment; Assistanceinthepreparationofacomprehensivebusinessplan; Businessskillstraining,practicaladvice&incomesupportfor48weeks.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: forpeoplewhohaveanactiveEIclaim; ORreceivedEIinthelast3years; ORhavebeenonmaternity/parentalclaiminthelast5years; ORonaseverancepackage; andarelegallyentitledtoworkinCanada.
RegistrationInformation: Information&programsessiondatesarelistedontheSelfEmploymentwebpage.Calltoattendan informationsessioninyourarea. StartDates/Duration:Newclassesstartevery5weeks(10startdates/year). ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: TBA Phone:(604)7776012 Local: Fax:(604)7776040 Email:sep@douglas.bc.ca URL:http://www.douglascollege.ca/selfemployment ProgramLocation: 1250PinetreeWay Coquitlam,BCV3B7X3 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:VentureProgram Agency:BCIT(BritishColumbiaInstituteofTechnology)
ProgramDescription: TheVentureProgramisatwoyearprogramforanyoneplanningorbeginningtolaunchabusinessthat maximizesthechancesofasuccessfulstartup.Duringtheinitial12weeksintheclassroom(ImmersionPhase) andinthe21monthsofbusinesssupport(LaunchPhase),participantslearntoassessopportunitiesfortheir businessconcept,andcreateabusinessplantoputtheirideasintoaction ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Canadiancitizensandlandedimmigrants Tobeeligibleyoumust Possessthetechnicalskillsandexperienceappropriatetothebusinessusuallyatleastoneyearof businessorrelatedindustryexperience; Haveawelldefinedbusinessconcept,oraninventor'sormanufacturer'sprototype; BesufficientlyfluentinEnglishtounderstandinstructioninEnglish;and Possesswordprocessingandspreadsheetsoftwareskills. RegistrationInformation: Applyinpersonoronline StartDates/Duration: Atwoyearprogram Offered3timesperyear:January,AprilandSeptember. ProgramFee:$2810.Onceaccepted,Canadiancitizensandlandedimmigrantsbecomeeligibletoapplyfor theCanadaStudentLoanProgram,whichisbasedonfinancialneed. ContactInformation: LeanneKiller Phone:(604)4127651 Local: Fax:(604)6888437 Email:Leanne_Killer@bcit.ca URL:http://www.bcit.ca/business/ventureprogram/ ProgramLocation: 422555SeymourStreet Vancouver,BCV6B3H6 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:YouthEmploymentProgram Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: TheaimoftheYEPistohelpyoungpeopleovercomebarrierstoemploymentbyprovidingthemwiththe skills,experienceandabilitytheyneedtomakeasuccessfultransitionintotheworkplace.Thisprogram providesbothinclassgroupbasedemployabilityskillstrainingandworkplacement.Youthwillworkonself assessment,lifeskilldevelopment,careerplanning,goalsetting,andwillbeexposedtocommunityresources andtradetalks.Participantscanearnupto$5280.00plusa$500.00bonusuponcompletionofthe22week program. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Localyouthaged1530whoareoutofschool,unemployedorunderemployedareencouragedtoenrolltothis program.YEPisaimedatatriskyouthsuchassingleparents,recentimmigrants,highschooldropoutsand thosefacingotherbarrierstoemployment. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#forregistration StartDates/Duration:22weekperiod;Callcontactforstartdate. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: DianaDelgado Phone:(604)4387222 Local: Fax:(604)4387221 Email: URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,25/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation: 6045050Kingsway, Burnaby,BCV5H4C2 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:CareerMentorshipConnectionsforInternationallytrained Professionals Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

ProgramDescription: Establishacollaborativemomentumwithcommunity,government,andcorporatepartners,tobridgethegap betweenimmigrantprofessionalsandlocallyestablishedcounterparts.Mentorshipwithprofessional immigrantsallowsthebuildingofapipelinewhichprovidesunparalleledaccesstothiscriticaltalentpool. Mentoringrelationshipswillbebuiltovera3monthperiodthroughongoingcommunicationandmeetings, wherebybothwillworktogethertoestablishandachievetargetedmentoringgoalstoassistMenteestowards successfulcareerestablishmentinCanada. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonewithaprofessionalortechnicalbackground;hasspecializedknowledgeinaprofessional/technical career;unemployedorunderemployed(workinglessthananaverageof20hoursperweek);activelyseeking fulltimeemployment;legallyentitledtoworkinCanada RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#forregistration StartDates/Duration:3monthperiodthroughongoingcommunicationandmeetings ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AnitaYuen Phone:(604)4382100 Local:126 Fax:(604)4387221 Email:anita.yuen@success.bc.ca URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,321/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation: 1185021Kingsway, Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:SelfEmploymentProgram Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: TheS.U.C.C.E.S.S.SelfEmploymentProgramisaprofessionalbusinessdevelopmentprogramdesignedtogive youtheknowledgeandskillsneededtostartandoperateasuccessfulbusiness.Weprovideworkshopsin business,salesandmarketing,financialplanning,manualandcomputerizedbookkeeping,wordprocessing, webdesign,theinternet,andmuchmore.AdditionalbenefitsoftheS.U.C.C.E.S.S.Programarelocaland internationalnetworkingopportunitiesinaculturallydiverseenvironment. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: YoumustcurrentlybeinreceiptofEmploymentInsurancebenefits(EI);orhavereceivedEIduringthelast threeyears;orhavereceivedparentalbenefitsinthelastfiveyears.YouhavenotparticipatedinaHuman ResourcesDevelopmentCanadasponsoredselfemploymentprograminthelastfiveyears.Youaremotivated andreadytocommittostartingabusiness.Youarepreparedtomakeapersonalinvestmentofcash, inventory,equipmentorborrowedfundstowardsyourbusiness.Youarelegallyentitledtoworkandstarta businessinCanada. RegistrationInformation: InformationSessions:Tuesdays@10amcall6046391557toregister FinancialsupportisavailableintheformofEIsubsidiesorallowancesforupto48weekstoqualified participants. StartDates/Duration:48weekprogramwhichincludesanintensive10weekfulltimebusinessworkshops anda38weekbusinessstartupdevelopmentcomponent. ProgramStartDates Applyby: December1,2008 November07,2008 February16,2009 January23,2009 April20,2009 March27,2009 June22,2009 September14,2009 ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LinFeng Phone:(604)6395582;(604)7323278 Local: Fax:(604)7329818 Email:lin.feng@success.bc.ca URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,17/Itemid,99999999/
ProgramLocation: 2001755WestBroadway Vancouver,BCV5J4S5 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:BusinessLinksforNewImmigrants Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: Businessproposalanalysisandassessment Preparationofbusinessplansandloanapplications Liaisonsbetweenclientsandlocallendinginstitutions Provisionofongoingsupportandfollowupforbusinessactivities Onetoonemeetingswithourmentors,whomakeacommitmentwith26hoursofworkwithclients duringthementoringperiodofthreemonths.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AllpeoplewhoarelegallyentitledtoworkinCanadaandwithacertainamountofassetsforinvestment (assessoninterview). RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#foranappointmentandinterview. StartDates/Duration:26hoursofoneononementoringserviceduringa3monthperiod ProgramFee:$30forregistration. ContactInformation: LinFeng Phone:(604)6395582 Local: Fax:(604)7329818 Email:lin.feng@success.bc.ca URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,120/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation: 2001755WestBroadway Vancouver,BCV6J4S5 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:ISSSettlementEmploymentOutreachProgram Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)
ProgramDescription: TheprogramprovidesbeginnerEnglishwithinitialassessmentandactionplanning;assessesclientsneeds andbarriers;identifiesappropriateservices;developsgoalsandactionplans;orientationinformation; providesoverviewofCanadiansystems,lifeandculture;enhancedinformationandadjustmentsupport. Assistsandsupportsclientswithreferralandservicelinking;assistsclientstoregisterforrelevantservicesand resourcesthroughappointmentmaking,formfilling,interpretationortranslationandcrosscultural communication. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantsandrefugeeswhoseEnglishlevelislowerthanESLAlevel3,andarenoteligibletoother governmentfundedemploymentservicesprograms. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.9:00am4:30pmMondaytoFriday ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LizaBautista(ProgramManager) Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/employment/default.htm ProgramLocation: 2077355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV3N4Z6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE EnglishasaSecondLanguage
ProgramName:EnglishLanguageServicesforAdults(ELSA) Agency:BurnabySchoolDistrict#41,AdultandContinuingEducation
ProgramDescription: TheELSA(EnglishLanguageServicesforAdults)classesareforbeginnertoadvancedlevels.Studentslearn practicalEnglishforsurvival,uptoadvancedlevelEnglish.Classesareavailableforliteracy,andLevels15. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ClientsareeligibleforELSAiftheyare overtheageof17;and aPermanentResidentandnotyetaCanadianCitizen;or aConventionRefugee.
RegistrationInformation: StudentswhowishtostudyintheELSAProgrammustfirstbetestedat: WesternLanguageAssessmentCentre 2082525CommercialDr. Vancouver,BCV5N4C1 Phone:6048765756 StartDates/Duration:Studentsmaystudyinthemorningand/orafternoon,orintheevening.Studentsmay studyfulltimeorparttime. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: FrancaZumpano Phone:(604)6648567 Local: Fax: Email:fzumpano@sd41.bc.ca URL:www.elsanet.com ProgramLocation: 2096125SussexAve. Burnaby,BCV5H4G1 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:EnglishLanguageServicesforAdults(ELSA) Agency:BurnabyEnglishLanguageCentre
ProgramDescription: WeoffergovernmentfundedELSA(EnglishLanguageServicesforAdults)classes.TheELSAprogramisfree andprovidessettlementbasedEnglishlanguagetrainingforadultnewcomerstoCanada.Ourstudentsrange fromage17toelderlyandcomefromawidevarietyofculturalbackgrounds.Weofferclassesinthe mornings,afternoons,fulldayorevenings. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ClientsareadultnewcomerstoCanada,17yearsorolder,andmustbeapprovedforpermanentresidence RegistrationInformation: PhoneorgotoassessmentcentretoarrangeforanEnglishtest.Registrationhoursare: Monday/Wednesday/Friday:10:30AM12:00PM MondayandThursday:4:45PM5:45PM Assessmentcentres: WesternESLServicesELSAAssessmentandReferralCentre #2082525CommercialDrive,Vancouver,BCV5N4C1 Phone:(604)8765756OR SurreyLanguageAssessmentCentre #1307525KingGeorgeHwy,Surrey,BCV3W5A3 Phone:(604)5074150 StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake.Classesareofferedinthemornings,afternoons,fulldayor evenings ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AliceMcColl Phone:(604)4331029 Local: Fax:(604)4331339 Email:belc@shawcable.com URL:NA ProgramLocation: #2096125SussexAvenue Burnaby,BCV5H4G1 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:ESLProgramforImmigrantWomen Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute&PacificImmigrantResourceSociety
ProgramDescription: ThisisaliteracyandbasiclevelEnglishclassfornewcomerwomenwhoareunabletoparticipateinELSA programs.BilingualassistanceinDari,Farsi,andUrdulanguagesisprovided.Childrenlearnandplaywith othersandpreparethemselvestoenterintotheCanadianschoolsystem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Opentowomenofallagesandculturalbackgrounds RegistrationInformation: CallPIRS(PacificImmigrantResourceSociety)6042985888toregister ClasseslocatedatEdmundsNeighbourhoodResourceCentre StartDates/Duration:Mondays&Fridays:9:1511:45ammultilevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistancein Arabic Tuesdays&Thursdays10:00am12:00pmmultilevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistanceinDariandFarsi Tuesdays&Thursdays1:003:00pmliteracy/lowlevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistanceinDariandFarsi ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Elena(Receptionist) Phone:(604)6592200or6042985888 Local: Fax:(604)2999731 Email:info@burnabyfamilylife.org URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html#esl ProgramLocation: EdmondsResourceCenter7355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV5J2B7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:ESLClasses Agency:AliceCollege
ProgramDescription: AcademicEnglish,TOEFL&TOEICPreparation.Fulltimeandparttime ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpeople RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:$4$8/hour;$9/hourormore ContactInformation: AliceHe Phone:6046032938 Local: Fax:(604)4387965 Email:NA URL:www.alicecollege.ca ProgramLocation: 2004980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:E.S.L.Classes Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: EnglishConversationclassesareprovidedbyvolunteerfacilitators. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Burnabyresidents RegistrationInformation: Pleasecontactusformoreinformation StartDates/Duration:Classesusuallytakeplacetwotimesaweek.Startdatesvarydependingonthetimeof year. ProgramFee:$20per10weekterm ContactInformation: Margaret Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:nfo@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/adults.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESLClassesintheCommunityLiteracy,Beginner,Intermediate, Advanced Agency:VancouverCommunityCollegeOutreachLearningCentre(BurnabyPublic Library)

ProgramDescription: AllgeneralESLclassesteachlistening,speaking,reading,writingandgrammarandtakeintoconsideration studentneedsandinterestswhenplanningthespecificcontentforeachcourse.Someclassesfocusonspecific skills. AttheBeginnertoLowerIntermediatelevelstheemphasisisonlisteningandspeaking.AttheUpper IntermediateandAdvancedlevelsmoreemphasisisplacedonreading,writingandgrammar.Beingableto speakEnglishwellisimportantateachlevel. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Canadiancitizens,permanentresidentsandinternationalstudents. RegistrationInformation: VCCoffersESLclassesatvariouslevels,timesandlocationsinVancouverandBurnaby.Requiresassessment beforeregistration.Studentsregisterattheclasslocation. StartDates/Duration:Tues,Wed,Thurs3:308:30pm,Fri1:008:30pm Sat10:00am2:00pm ProgramFee:Tuitionfeeisfrom$177.75to$355.50;plusapplicationfee,studentsocietyfeeandcollege initiativefee(adduptoabout$50) ContactInformation: NA Phone:(604)8717277 Local: Fax:(604)8717458 Email: URL:http://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/detail.cfm?div_id=5&prog_id=66 ProgramLocation: 7252Kingsway,& Burnaby,BCV5E1G3 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:ESLCourses Agency:BurnabySchoolDistrict
ProgramDescription: Grade10Prep,Grade10ELD,andReading&Writing:beginnertoadvanced(levels14). BurnabyHeights:250Willingdon;Maywood,4567Imperial;Riverway:4340CarsonStreet;andat BurnabySouthHighSchool.Mornings,afternoons,&evenings. Coursesareorganizedin100hourmodules.Fulltimeandparttime.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Over17yearsofage,andaPermanentResidentandnotyetaCanadianCitizen RegistrationInformation: Studentsmayqualifyfortuitionfreecoursesifenrolledinstudiesthatleadtohighschoolgraduation.Child mindingavailableatBurnabyHeights. StartDates/Duration:OngoingwithChristmasbreakandSpringBreaktocoincidewiththeschoolbreaks, andasummerbreak. ProgramFee:FreeforHighSchoolCompletion;$3/hourorless ContactInformation: FrancaZumpano Phone:(604)6648567 Local: Fax:(604)6648848 Email:fzumpano@sd41.bc.ca URL:www.sd41.bc.ca ProgramLocation: 5325KincaidStreet Burnaby,BCV5G1W2 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:ESL(Beginnertoadvanced) Agency:ChurchofJesusChristofLatterdaySaints(LDS)
ProgramDescription: ConversationalESLandvocabulary ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonecanuseservice RegistrationInformation: Registrationsheetcanbepickedupfromchurch/missionariesinpersonorthroughcalling StartDates/Duration:Tuesdays1:003:00pm Wednesdays6:308:30pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: ChurchElder Phone:(604)2713585 Local: Fax:(604)2713586 Email: URL: ProgramLocation: 5280KincaidStreet Burnaby,BCV5G1W1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESLCourses Agency:MetropolitanCommunityCollege
ProgramDescription: CambridgeUniversityIGCSEEnglishasaSecondLanguage:AcademicEnglish,Conversation: Beginnertolevel3. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpeople RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake.Selfpacedcourses,lastingupto5months.Fulltimeandparttime. ProgramFee:$4$8/HourApplicationFee:$100 ContactInformation: Dr.Okoye Phone:(604)3203332 Local: Fax:(604)3203334 Email:info@metropolitancollege.ca URL:www.metropolitancollege.ca ProgramLocation: 2013701EastHastingsStreet Burnaby,BCV5C2H6 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:ESL Agency:BurnabyMulticulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: DropinESLConversationclasses,instructedbyvolunteers. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonewelcome RegistrationInformation: Wednesdays3:005:00pm TuesdaysandThursdays10:00am12:00pm StartDates/Duration:Ongoing,dependsonvolunteers. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: DawitBulcha Phone:(604)4314131 Local:29 Fax:(604)4314137 Email:bms2@uniserve.com URL:http://www.bbymulticultural.com/program.html ProgramLocation: 6255NelsonAvenue Burnaby,BCV5H4T5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:CommunityKitchens Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: Acookingclubismadeupofpeoplewhogettogetheronceortwiceamonthtopreparemealsforthemselves and/ortheirfamilies.Everyonehelpswithshopping,cookingandcleanup. Peopletaketurnsshoppinganddemonstratinghowtocooktheirfavouriterecipes.Itsanopportunitytolearn newrecipes,makenewfriends,practicespeakingEnglishandlearnaboutothercultures.Cookinginbulk togetheralsoisagreatwaytosavemoney. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Everyoneiswelcomeespeciallynewcomers!Itsafunwaytolearnandshareskillsandknowledgeabout cookingandyoudonthavebeagoodcooktojoin. RegistrationInformation: Weaskpeopletocommittojoinagroupforaseason.ThefallseasonstartsinmidSeptember,winterstartsin JanuaryandspringstartsinApril.Wetakeabreakinthesummerseason. StartDates/Duration:Variesaccordingtolocation ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email: URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/communityeducationanddevelopment/communitykitchens.html ProgramLocation: 301321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESLTraining Agency:ELIT(EnglishLanguageImprovementandTraining)
ProgramDescription: Wecoverthe4languageskills:listening,speaking,readingandwriting(withemphasisonvocabularygrammar andwriting)andwealsohelpstudentsdevelopsuccessfulstudyhabits.Studentsneedtobetrainednotonly todevelopgoodEnglishskillsbutalsotobeequippedwithtechniquesandstrategiesthatwillhelpthem succeedintheirfutureacademicgoals. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Customizeprogramaccordingtolanguagelevel PeoplewholiveinCanadaattendingapublicschool RegistrationInformation: Interviewrequiredfirsttodetermineifplacementtestrequired(i.e.ifarefugeecomestoCanadaandisnot literateintheirownlanguage,thereisnopointinrequiringaplacementtest) Placementtestrequired Ongoingregistration StartDates/Duration:ESLclasseslast1hoursandtheyareusuallytakentwiceormoreaweek,depending onneedofstudent(supplementsschoolprograms) ProgramFee:$30includesplacementtestandregistration ContactInformation: HaydeeWindey Phone:(604)2991612 Local: Fax:(604)2991612 Email:haydee@education.com URL:http://eliteducation.com/Publication12_files/page0001.htm ProgramLocation: 5512HastingsSt(suite#102) Vancouver,BCV5B1R3 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:EnglishLanguageandCultureProgram Agency:SimonFraserUniversity
ProgramDescription: Fulltimeprograms(12,8or4weekprograms): 25hoursperweekofintensiveEnglishandCanadianculture. StudyingEnglishatELCistoparticipateinexperiential,intenselyinteractivelearninginauniversitysetting. WhileyouarestudyingtheEnglishlanguage,youwillpracticetheanalyticalskillsneededforacademic success.Youwillimprovethecommunicationskillsyourequireforbusinesssuccess.Youwilldevelopan understandingofCanadianandNorthAmericanculture. EveningProgram: (CoursesinIELTSPreparation,OralSkills,AcademicReadingandWriting,NorthAmericanBusinessCulture) IfyouwishtoimproveyourEnglishlanguageskillsaswellasyourunderstandingoftheCanadiancultural context,thecoursesofferedbyELCEveningareforyou.Whetheryourgoalsareacademic,businessor immigrationrelated,thereisacoursetomeetyourneeds. Ourprogramhasauniqueapproachtolanguagelearning,whereparticipantsareexposedtoahighly interactiveandchallengingclassroomenvironment.Usingauthenticmaterials,weencourageparticipantsto askquestionsandexploreCanadianculture,tomakesenseofhowtheEnglishlanguageisused. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: BasicunderstandingofEnglish 18yearsorolderforfulltimeprogram RegistrationInformation: TherearefivewaystoregisterfortheEnglishLanguageandCultureProgram: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Visitourofficeandapplyinperson, PrintoutourPDFapplicationformandmailittous, PrintoutourPDFapplicationformandfaxittous, Emailouroffice(elc@sfu.ca)andrequestanemailapplicationform,or Submityourapplicationusingouronlineregistrationform.
StartDates/Duration:Multipleofferingsperyear/durationvariesaccordingtoprogram ProgramFee:Seewebsiteforprogramfees ContactInformation: Phone:(778)7825126 Local: Fax:(778)7827965 Email:elc@sfu.ca
URL:http://www.sfu.ca/elc/index.html ProgramLocation: 100East515WestHastingsStreet Vancouver,BCV6B5K3 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:OnetoOneTutoringwithAdults Agency:FrontierCollege
ProgramDescription: WorkingwithNewImmigrantstoCanada(ESL).AtFrontierCollegewefocusparticularlyonESLstudentswho: havehadlimitedaccesstoeducationintheirhomecountries havedifficultyaccessingotherESLprogramsorarentcomfortablelearninginaclassroom havegreatdifficultyusingEnglishineverydaysituations aresociallyisolated havebeenreferredbyashelterorothercommunityagency areeitherinlowincomejobs,unemployedoronsocialassistance havechildrenwhoalsoneedhelpwithschoolworkorliteracyskills haveotherspecialneeds
Learnerscompleteaformandareinterviewedtodeterminewhattheywantandneedtolearn.Theyarethen matchedwithtrained,compatibletutors.Tutorsaretrainedinsuchareasas:identifyinglearnerneeds,setting learninggoals,creatinglessonplans,andstrategiesforstrengtheningstudentsreading,writing,speakingand listeningskills.Volunteertutorsdonotrequirepriorteachingexperience. OnetoOneTutoringwithAdults: AprogramthatoffersonetooneorsmallgrouptutoringtoDomesticWorkers(LiveInCaregivers,mostly female)fromtheWestCoastDomesticWorkersAssociation.TutorsworkwithcaregiversonESLlessonsand thingsthatthewomenwanttolearn.ThismayincludehelpingthemwithconversationalEnglish,grammar andcomprehension,ordevelopingskillsrelatedtowritingresumesandcoverletters.Tutorsusuallyspendan extrahouraweekplanninglessons. AfricanwomeninESLsupportprograminpartnershipwithMulticulturalFamilyCentre(ReachCommunity Health)(604)2545456: AfricanWomensEnglishSupportGroup AprogramforAfricanwomentopractiseEnglishandworkonavarietyofissues,includingliteracy.Weoffer informationsessionsandspeakersonrelevanttopics,includingthosedeterminedbythegroup.Onsite childcareprovided. AfricanChildrensHomeworkClub(throughMorelyElementarySchoolinBurnaby6046648774) Aprogramforelementaryschoolagedchildren(K7)providingassistancewithhomeworkandschoolprojects, literacy,schooladaptation,studyskills,socialskills,selfesteem,andpositiveculturalidentity ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Everyonewelcome RegistrationInformation: Contactdirectlyforonetoonetutoringortobedirectedtopartnerorganization Contactpartnerorganizationstoregisterforotherservices StartDates/Duration:ongoing
ProgramFee:Nofees ContactInformation: JenniferWesman Phone:(604)7135848 Local: Fax:(604)7185858 Email:vancouver@frontiercollege.ca URL:http://www.frontiercollege.ca/english/literacy/vancouver.html ProgramLocation: 1001CottonDrive Vancouver,BCV5L3T5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESL Agency:NelsonAvenueCommunityChurch
ProgramDescription: 3levelsofESLbeginner,intermediateandadvanced ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Opentoanyone RegistrationInformation: CallfornextavailablestartorattendchurchonTuesdayevening StartDates/Duration:10weeksessions,beginner,intermediateandadvanced ProgramFee:$35.00 ContactInformation: JeanTabak Phone:(604)4354123 Local: Fax:(604)4359744 Email:macc@shaw.ca URL:Underdevelopment ProgramLocation: 5825NelsonAve Burnaby,BCV5H3H6 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:OutreachLearningCentre Agency:VancouverCommunityCollege
ProgramDescription: LearningCentresinLibrariesprovidefreedropincentretutoringinESLtoadults.EachLearningCentrehas variousoperatinghoursandisstaffedbyexperiencedInstructionalAssistantswithESLtraining. StudentsmaystudyattheLiteracy,Beginner,IntermediateorAdvancedlevelsintheLearningCentres.After beingassessed,acourseofstudiesisoutlinedforeachindividualusingcoreandsupplementalmaterials chosenbytheDepartment.Studentsuseworkbooks,worksheetsandtapedmaterialsextensively.Students mayalsoworkinsmallgroups.TheInstructionalAssistantisavailabletohelpatalltimes. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Canadiancitizensandpermanentresidents.Applicantsshouldbe18yearsofageorolderoragraduateofa secondaryschool. RegistrationInformation: StudentscangototheLearningCentrewheretheywishtostudy.AVCCInstructionalAssistantassistswiththe placementofnewstudents.StudentsregisterattheLearningCentre. StartDates/Duration:Studentsmaystartatanytime.StudytimeinLearningCentresisavailableonadropin "firstcome,firstserved"basis.LearningCentresareopenallyearexceptSouthHillwhichisopenSeptember toJune. ProgramFee:Nofees ContactInformation: Phone:(604)8717145 Local: Fax:(604)8717270 Email: URL:http://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/detail.cfm?div_id=5&prog_id=132 ProgramLocation: 1155EastBroadway Vancouver,BCV5T4V5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESL Agency:RoyalOakCommunityChurch
ProgramDescription: AlllevelsofESLexcludingadvanced ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Nospecificrequirements RegistrationInformation: Contactaheadoftimetoregister StartDates/Duration:TuesdaysandThursdays12:302:30 10weeksessions ProgramFee:Suggesteddonationof$20 ContactInformation: RuthLoland Phone:(604)4332822 Local: Fax: Email:church@royaloak.bc.ca URL:www.royaloak.bc.ca ProgramLocation: 7175RoyalOakAvenue Burnaby,BCV5J4J3 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESL Agency:SouthBurnabyUnitedChurch
ProgramDescription: Classesforupperbeginner/intermediate Monday,Tuesday,WednesdayandFridaymornings ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: StudentsmustbeabletospeakandreadsomebasicEnglish RegistrationInformation: CallJanis(teacher)at6045219500 Weeklyormonthlysessions StartDates/Duration:Flexibledates(noclassesJulyorAugust) ProgramFee:$125per4weeksor$35peroneweek ContactInformation: Janis Phone:(604)5219500 Local: Fax:(604)4303697 Email:office@sbuc.ca URL:http://www.sbuc.ca/ ProgramLocation: 7591GrayAvenue Burnaby,BCV5J3Z4 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESLforArabicSpeakingWomen Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver&PacificImmigrantResourceSociety
ProgramDescription: Joinotherimmigrantwomentolearnpractical,everydayEnglishandfindoutaboutresourcesthatare availabletoyouandyourfamily.Yourpreschoolchildrenwilllearnandplaywithotherchildrenanddevelop thesocialandlanguageskillsneededforsuccessintheCanadianschoolsystem.Staffworkingwithboth womenandchildrenarequalifiedteachers.BilingualsupportisavailableinArabic. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrant/refugeeArabicspeakingwomen RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:TheprogramrunsfromSeptember2008toJune2009,withongoingintakein collaborationwithPIRS.Tues.&Fri.morningsfrom9:30AMto1:00PM. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LubnaAbed Phone:(604)2985888 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:sresels@fsgv.ca URL: ProgramLocation: OlivetChurch,613QueensAvenue NewWestminster,BCV3M1L1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ConversationClassIntermediateLevel Agency:SouthsideCommunityChurch
ProgramDescription: CasualconversationclassforintermediatespeakersofEnglish. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Everyoneiswelcome. RegistrationInformation: Nopreregistrationisrequired. StartDates/Duration:EverySaturday4:30to5:30startingSeptember13 ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: BarryZhang Phone:(778)8989239 Local: Fax: Email:barylmz@yahoo.com URL: ProgramLocation: 7135WalkerAvenue Burnaby,BCV5E3C6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE TrainingandSkillsUpgrading
ProgramName:CitizenshipClassesforChineseSpeakers Agency:BurnabyMulticulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: ProvideassistanceinabilitytoconverseinEnglish LearnaboutcurrentpoliticsinBC ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Chinesespeakers RegistrationInformation: Callextension29toleavemessage Walkintomakearrangements StartDates/Duration:Everytwomonthsdependingonregistrants ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: DawitBulcha Phone:(604)4314131 Local:24 Fax:(604)4314137 Email:bms2@uniserve.com URL:http://www.bbymulticultural.com/program.html ProgramLocation: 6255NelsonAvenue Burnaby,BCV5H4T5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ComputerClassandInternetAccess Agency:BurnabyMulticulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: Howtosetup/checkemailforjobsearchpurposes Howtouseinternet Basiccomputerskills ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonewithnocomputerskills RegistrationInformation: Callmainnumber StartDates/Duration:Mustregisterinadvanceasoneononeserviceisprovided ProgramFee:Freeorbydonation ContactInformation: DawitBulcha Phone:(604)4314131 Local:24 Fax:(604)4314137 Email:bms2@uniserve.com URL:http://www.bbymulticultural.com/program.html ProgramLocation: 6255NelsonAvenue Burnaby,BCV5H4T5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:LeadershipTrainingProgram Agency:Vancouver&LowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: TheLeadershipTrainingProgram(L.T.P.)isaninteractiveprogramfocussedonselfdevelopment, communicationandleadershipskills.ItalsoprovideseducationabouttheCanadianjusticesystem,health systemandotherissuesthatarerelevanttoimmigrantwomen. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhohaveexperiencedabuseinthehomeorwhoaremotivatedto helpotherwomenintheircommunities. RegistrationInformation: Registrationisneeded.Participantsareencouragedtostayfordurationofprogram. Childcareisprovidedonsite.Lightrefreshmentsprovided. StartDates/Duration:October6toNovember24,20080811 10:00AM1:00PMonMondays ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AnnaFoschi Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363267 Email:volunteers@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca/Workshops.html ProgramLocation: 5000KingswayPlazaIII,#3064980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
RegistrationInformation:Callinforintaketobookanappointment StartDates/Duration:Phoneforstartdates/21weeks ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: MariaNguyen Phone:(604)6842561 Local: Fax:(604)6844790 Email:stepping_up@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/ ProgramLocation: 333TerminalAvenue Vancouver,BCV6A2L7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE HostPrograms
ProgramName:HostProgramforNewImmigrants Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: NewimmigrantsarematchedwithresidentCanadiansonavolunteerbasis,andparticipateinorganized social,educationalandrecreationalactivitiestoenhancetheircrossculturalunderstanding,community participationandintegration. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NewcomersmaybematchedwithaHostVolunteeriftheyare: PermanentresidentsofCanada;or IndividualswhohavebeenallowedtoremaininCanadaforthepurposeofbecomingapermanent resident.
RegistrationInformation: Callinforintaketobookanappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: ShirleyTsang Phone:6049365900 Local: Fax:6049367280 Email:Shirley.tsang@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,76/ ProgramLocation: 1185021Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 435BNorthRoad Coquitlam,BCV3K3V9 LastUpdated:05Aug08
ProgramName:HostProgram Agency:ImmigrantServicesSociety(ISS)/SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: TheHostProgramseekstoeasethedifficultiesfacedbynewcomersbymatchingthemwithaCanadian volunteer.TheHostsarematchedwithnewimmigrantstoprovidesupport,guidance,friendship,language assistanceaswellastoshareandintroduceCanadianculture. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: PermanentResidentsofCanada.Refugeeclaimantsarenoteligible. RegistrationInformation: Pleasecontactbyemailorphonetosetupanappointment.Aninterviewisneededbeforeamatchwith volunteercanbemade. StartDates/Duration:Ongoing/6months,onceaweek,forabout24hoursperweek ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: FatoumataNiane Phone:(604)3392457 Local: Fax:6046845683 Email:Fatoumata.niane@issbc.org URL:www.issbc.org ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:29Sep08
ProgramName:HostMatchingProgram Agency:YMCACommunityServices
ProgramDescription: ThisprogramhelpsnewimmigrantsadjusttolifeinCanadabymatchingthemwithlocalvolunteers,called InterculturalHosts.Throughonetoonematches,newcomerslearnmoreaboutCanadianlifeandculture andpracticeEnglishconversation.Therelationshipbetweenhostandnewcomerissimilartofriendship.There isnohomestaycomponenttotheprogram;instead,matchesmeetattimesthataremutuallyconvenientand participateinsocialactivitiestogether. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AnewcomerisanyonewhocomestoCanadaundertherefugeeorimmigrantclassification.Theprogram acceptsindividuals,couplesorfamilies.PriorityisgiventonewcomerswhohavebeeninCanadaoneyearor less,butexceptionsaremadebasedontheneedsofthenewimmigrant. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#forNewcomerOrientation StartDates/Duration: YMCAConnectionsNewcomerOrientationSchedule: September18th,5:30PM;October16th,5:30PM;November20th,5:30PM;December18th5:30PM ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: CathrynFrance Phone:(604)6858066 Local: Fax:(604)6843255 Email:connections@vanymca.org URL:http://www.vanymca.org/cs/connections.html ProgramLocation: 2011166AlberniStreet Vancouver,BCV6E3Z3 LastUpdated:24Jul08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Housing
ProgramName:SubsidizedHousingListingResourceDirectory Agency:BCHousing
ProgramDescription: Thisprogramisforlowtomoderateincomerenters.HousingListingsisaresourcedirectorythatprovides mapsandaddressesofsubsidizedhousingdevelopmentsforfamilies,seniorsandpeoplewithdisabilities acrosstheprovince.Itincludesinformationabout:howtoapplytospecificdevelopments.Onlineregistration isavailableat:http://www.bchousing.org/applicants/housing_listing ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Applicantsmustmeetthefollowingbasiccriteria:1.Eligiblegroups;2.Residencyrequirements;3.Income Requirements;4.Requirementsforformersubsidizedhousingtenants.Detailcriteriaisat: http://www.bchousing.org/applicants/Eligibility RegistrationInformation: AbrochureprovidinginformationonwhoiseligibleandhowtoapplyforhousingisavailableinEnglish, Punjabi,SpanishandVietnamese. StartDates/Duration:N/A ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation:
Phone:6044332218 Local: Fax:(604)4394729 Email:applicantinquiries@bchousing.org URL:http://www.bchousing.org/applicants/housing_listing ProgramLocation: N/A LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:TheHousingRegistryBCHousing,StorefrontOffice Agency:BCHousing
ProgramDescription: TheHousingRegistryisacomprehensivehousinginformationservicethatallowshouseholdsinsearchof subsidizedhousingtosubmitasingleapplicationformtobeconsideredforallavailableunitsthatare managedbyhousingprovidersthatbelongtoTheHousingRegistry. BuildingsyoucanapplytothroughTheHousingRegistryaremanagedby: 1. 2. 3. BCHousing. Nonprofithousingprovidershousingownedandmanagedbylocalnonprofitsocieties. Cooperativeshousingmanagedbythememberswholivethere.Membersshareresponsibilityfor runningthedevelopmentandfornewmemberselection.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Applicantsmustmeetthefollowingbasiccriteria:1.Eligiblegroups;2.Residencyrequirements;3.Income Requirements;4.Requirementsforformersubsidizedhousingtenants.Detailcriteriaisat: http://www.bchousing.org/applicants/Eligibility RegistrationInformation: AbrochureprovidinginformationonwhoiseligibleandhowtoapplyforhousingisavailableinEnglish, Punjabi,SpanishandVietnamese. StartDates/Duration:Officehours:MondaytoFriday8:30to4:30p.m.Closedstatutoryholidays. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: NA Phone:(604)4332218 Local: Fax:(604)4394729 Email:Applicantinquiries@bchousing.org URL:www.bchousing.org ProgramLocation: 1014555Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4V8 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:RentalAssistanceProgram Agency:BCHousing
ProgramDescription: TheRentalAssistanceProgramprovideseligiblelowincome,workingfamilieswithcashassistancetohelp withtheirmonthlyrentpayments. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: YoumaybeeligibletofortheRentalAssistanceProgramifyoumeetthefollowingcriteria: Someorallofyourannualhouseholdincomemustcomefromemployment. Youhaveagrossannualhouseholdincomeof$35,000orless. Youhaveatleastoneormoredependentchildren. Youhavelessthan$10,000inassets. Youfileanannualincometaxreturn. Youpaymorethan30percentofyourhouseholdincometowardsrentforyourhome,orpaypad rentalforamanufacturedhome(trailer)thatyouownandoccupy. YouhavelivedinBritishColumbiaforthefull12monthsimmediatelyprecedingthedateof application. Youmeettheresidencyrequirementsfortheprogram.
AllmembersofthehouseholdmustbeeitheraCanadiancitizen,alandedimmigrantorarefugeeclaimant. HouseholdswithfamilymembersinCanadaunderaprivatesponsorshipagreementarenoteligiblewhilethe sponsorshipagreementisinforce. RegistrationInformation: AbrochureprovidinginformationonwhoiseligibleandhowtoapplyforhousingisavailableinEnglish, Punjabi,SpanishandVietnamese. StartDates/Duration:Officehours:MondayFriday8:304:30pm.Closedstatutoryholidays. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4332218 Local: Fax:(604)4394729 Email:Applicantinquiries@bchousing.org URL:http://www.bchousing.org/programs/RAP ProgramLocation: Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:24Jul08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Parenting
ProgramName:ParentingForImmigrants Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute
ProgramDescription: Raisingchildreninanewsocietyisadifficulttask.Comeandmeetothermothers&fathersandshareyour storiesinasafeandsupportiveenvironment.Freequalitychildcareavailableto10yearsold. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyimmigrantwomanwithchild/children. RegistrationInformation: Toregisterpleasephonemainofficeat6046592200 StartDates/Duration:October01,2008andJanuary2009/8weeksatMetrotownlocation12:30to2:30pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LilianaHernandez Phone:(604)6592200 Local: Fax:(604)2997910 Email:lhernandez@burnabyfamilylife.org URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html ProgramLocation: 6140McKercherAvnue Burnaby,BCV5H4W1 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:MotherandChildren:EmotionalPower Agency:Vancouver&LowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: Theworkshopdiscussesondifferentkindsfeelings,andactivities,gamesarearrangedaroundthetopic.The workshopaddressestheissuesofhowtodealwithchildrensemotionandtheirearlychildhooddevelopment. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Caregivers(mothersorgrandparents)withchildreninagegroup25. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#.ClientsshouldhaveatleastanelementarylevelofEnglish. StartDates/Duration:Mondays10amto12pm.Sept22December1 ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: SarahTong Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363267 Email:cwwa@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca/Workshops.html ProgramLocation: 4595AlbertStreet,McgillBranch,BurnabyPublicLibrary Burnaby,BCV5C2G6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:ParentingWorkshops Agency:Vancouver&LowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: Workshopsareorganizedbasedontheneedsoftheparentsinthecommunity.Workshoptopicsfocuson parentingforchildren,parentingforteenagers,culturalparenting,etc. Individualparentingcounselingisalsoprovided. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentsofchildrenandteenagers RegistrationInformation: Callforinformation.Language:English StartDates/Duration:JanuarytoNovember ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: SarahTong Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363267 Email:cwwa@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca/Workshops.html ProgramLocation: 5000KingswayPlazaIII,#3064980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:FilipinoParentSupportCircles Agency:ParentSupportServicesofBC
ProgramDescription: ParentSupportCirclesarefree,confidential,anonymous,weeklymeetingsofparentswhowishtolearnnew waystonurtureandprotecttheirchildren.AllParentSupportCirclesfollowasimilarplanbutthedetailsfor eachmeetingvaryfromoneCircletoanother. ManyCirclesopenwitheachparentsayinghowtheyareandhowtheirweekwiththeirchildrenhasbeen. Participantsdiscussparentingconcernsinthesupportivesettingprovided. OneofthemostimportantthingsaboutParentSupportCirclesisthattheyrespondtotheneedsexpressedby theparentswhoattendthem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenaged12andyounger RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Saturdays1pmto3pm.Ongoing ProgramFee:Free.Freechildcareavailable ContactInformation: BelaCenezero Phone:(604)6691616 Local: Fax:(604)6691636 Email:office@parentsupportbc.ca URLhttp://www.parentsupportbc.ca/filipino_vancouver08.pdf ProgramLocation: NearJoyceStreet.Exactlocationwillbeshareduponregistration. Vancouver,BC LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:LatinAmericanParentSupportCircles Agency:ParentSupportServicesofBC
ProgramDescription: ParentSupportCirclesarefree,confidential,anonymous,weeklymeetingsofparentswhowishtolearnnew waystonurtureandprotecttheirchildren.AllParentSupportCirclesfollowasimilarplanbutthedetailsfor eachmeetingvaryfromoneCircletoanother. ManyCirclesopenwitheachparentsayinghowtheyareandhowtheirweekwiththeirchildrenhasbeen. Participantsdiscussparentingconcernsinthesupportivesettingprovided. OneofthemostimportantthingsaboutParentSupportCirclesisthattheyrespondtotheneedsexpressedby theparentswhoattendthem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenaged12andyounger RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Tuesdays6pmto8pm.Ongoing. ProgramFee:FreeOnsitechildcareisalsofree. ContactInformation: BelaCenezero Phone:(604)6691616 Local: Fax:(604)6691636 Email:office@parentsupportbc.ca URL:http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/latin_american08.pdf ProgramLocation: NearJoyceStreet.ExactLocationwillbeshareduponregistration. Vancouver,BC LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:MandarinParentSupportCircles Agency:ParentSupportServicesofBC
ProgramDescription: ParentSupportCirclesarefree,confidential,anonymous,weeklymeetingsofparentswhowishtolearnnew waystonurtureandprotecttheirchildren.AllParentSupportCirclesfollowasimilarplanbutthedetailsfor eachmeetingvaryfromoneCircletoanother. ManyCirclesopenwitheachparentsayinghowtheyareandhowtheirweekwiththeirchildrenhasbeen. Participantsdiscussparentingconcernsinthesupportivesettingprovided. OneofthemostimportantthingsaboutParentSupportCirclesisthattheyrespondtotheneedsexpressedby theparentswhoattendthem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenaged12andyounger RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Thursdays6:30pmto8:30pm.Ongoing ProgramFee:FreeOnsitechildcareisalsofree. ContactInformation: BelaCenezero Phone:(604)6691616 Local: Fax:(604)6691636 Email:office@parentsupportbc.ca URL:http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/chinese_flyers08.pdf ProgramLocation: NearJoyceStreet.Exactlocationwillbeshareduponregistration. Vancouver,BC LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:ParentSupportCircleCantonese Agency:ParentSupportServicesofBC
ProgramDescription: ParentSupportCirclesarefree,confidential,anonymous,weeklymeetingsofparentswhowishtolearnnew waystonurtureandprotecttheirchildren.AllParentSupportCirclesfollowasimilarplanbutthedetailsfor eachmeetingvaryfromoneCircletoanother. ManyCirclesopenwitheachparentsayinghowtheyareandhowtheirweekwiththeirchildrenhasbeen. Participantsdiscussparentingconcernsinthesupportivesettingprovided. OneofthemostimportantthingsaboutParentSupportCirclesisthattheyrespondtotheneedsexpressedby theparentswhoattendthem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenaged12andyounger RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:FreeOnsitechildcareisalsofree. ContactInformation: BelaCenezero Phone:(604)6691616 Local: Fax:(604)6691636 Email:office@parentsupportbc.ca URL:http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/in_your_area08.pdf ProgramLocation: NearRoyalOak.Exactlocationwillbeshareduponregistration. Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:ParentSupportCircleEnglish Agency:ParentSupportServicesofBC
ProgramDescription: ParentSupportCircleareanonymous,confidentialselfhelpgroupsforparentswithchildrenaged12and younger. Offerweekly,twohourmeetingsfacilitatedbytwotrainedvolunteers. Featureongoingentryandbetweenmeetingsupportfromfacilitatorsandcoparticipants. Provideopportunitiesforparentstoshareconcerns,supporteachother,andlearnparentingandlife skills. Connectparticipantswithotherservicesandresourcesintheircommunity.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenaged12andyounger RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:FreeOnsitechildcareisalsofree. ContactInformation: BelaCenezero Phone:(604)6691616 Local: Fax:(604)6691636 Email:office@parentsupportbc.ca URL:http://www.parentsupportbc.ca/in_your_area08.pdf ProgramLocation: Willbeshareduponregistration. LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:ChiengsAdultDayCareCentre Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: Theprogramofferslunch,recreationalactivities,healthmonitoringandhealtheducation.Additionalservices suchaspodiatry,hairdressing,etc.areavailableforafee. TheCentrealsoprovidesrespitecareformedicallyfrailseniorsorthosewithdementiaandchronicdisease whoarebeingcaredforathomebyfamilymembers.Forsomeclients,theprogramhelpsthemmaintaintheir functionalabilities. Servicesprovided:RecreationalActivities,deliciousandnutritiousorientalmeal,exercisegroup,health monitoring,fieldtrips. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Seniorcanbemaleorfemaleandbe60yearsorolder Seniorcanbemobileorinawheelchair Seniorcanbeindependentorrequireassistanceeating Seniorcanhavedementiabutnotbeaggressive
RegistrationInformation: CalltheHealthUnitat6042637377 StartDates/Duration:MondaytoFriday9amto3pm,closedweekendsandholidays ProgramFee:$7pervisit(Transportationfeenotincluded) ContactInformation: JennyLo Phone:(604)6088818 Local: Fax:(604)6088812 Email:jennyl@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,listcats/cat_id,152/Itemid,/ ProgramLocation: 555CarrallStreet Vancouver,BCVGB2JB LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:ProjectParentProgram Agency:FamilyServicesGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: ProjectParentisaparentingprogramcommittedtofamilywellnessthatassistsparentsinfindingwaysto meettheneedsoftheirchildren(birthtoage12).Theprogramenhancesthesafetyandwellbeingofchildren andincreasesthecapacityofparentstomeettheirchildren'sphysical,emotional,anddevelopmentalneeds. Inhomeandonsiteserviceswhichinclude: Individualcounsellingandsupport Supportandeducationgroups Developingahealthyrelationshipwithyourchildren Coachingandmodellingpositiveparentingtechniques Introductiontocommunityresources Goalsetting Advocacy
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenofages012 RegistrationInformation: ParentsshouldbereferredtotheprogrambytheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopment. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: DianaPadmore Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:dpadmore@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/intensivefamilyparentingsupport/projectparent/ ProgramLocation: 3013216thStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:03Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Family,Youth,Seniors
ProgramName:Kaleidoscope(forYouth1530) Agency:MCCBCEmployment&CommunityDevelopment
ProgramDescription: KaleidoscopeisaprogramofMCCEmploymentandCommunityDevelopment.Itusesthemediumoffilmto giveparticipantsanopportunitytolearnjob&lifeskillsastheyexplorethecommunityinwhichtheylive,to sharetheirlifeexperiences,andtolearntoworkasateamastheyproduceshortfilms. Kaleidoscopecontinuestonourishthecreativeexpressionofitsparticipantswhileatthesametimeenriching theculturalmosaicthroughitsshortfilms.Thecreativeprocesscallsfortheuseofcommunication,teamwork, projectmanagement&numerousotheremployabilityskills.Itisthishandsonapplicationofskillsandtheir continueddevelopment&refinementwhichprovidessomuchvaluetoouryouth.Theexecutionoftheir creativityviatheapplicationofemployabilityskillsshowstheminaveryconcretewaythattheycanmakeit outthereintheworld. Kaleidoscopeparticipantsthispastyearactivelyexploredtheircommunityandculturalrootsthrough: engaginginthedebateontheviabilityofrecoveryhomesinourneighbourhoods examiningillicitdrugs&harmreductioninthedowntowneastside exposingtheharmfuleffectsofclearcutloggingonendangeredhabitats providingadramatictreatmentontheinfluenceofgangs.
Insodoingtheydeveloptheessentialskillsneededforlongtermattachmenttotheworkforce:teamwork, problemsolvinganddecisionmaking,conflictresolution,theuseoftechnologyintheworkplaceaswellasa greaterunderstandingofcommunityandtheirplaceinit. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: 1530yearsold outofschool unemployedorunderemployed notinreceiptofE.I eligibletoworkinCanada MinimumintermediateEnglishlevelrequired.
RegistrationInformation: Applicationinformationseewebsite.ContactoneoftheofficesineitherRichmondorBurnaby:Richmond604 3039025fax6043039039askforKaleidoscope.SeebelowforBurnabyinformation. StartDates/Duration:16weekslong.Offeredevery16weeks.Callfordetails. ProgramFee:Nocosttoparticipants. ContactInformation: AmeliaEpp Phone:(604)2945011 Local: Fax:(604)2984755
Email:kaleidoscope@mccbc.com URL:http://mccecd.bc.ca/kaleidoscope/ ProgramLocation: 4180LougheedHighway Burnaby,BCV5C6A7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:AfricanChildren'sHomeworkClub Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute
ProgramDescription: ThisprogramsupportselementaryschoolagedchildrenofAfricanimmigrantswithadaptationtotheCanadian schoolsystemthroughhomeworkhelp,studyskills,andculturalactivities.IncollaborationwithMulticultural FamilyCentre. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: SchoolageAfricanimmigrants. RegistrationInformation: Dropinforregistration.TuesdaysandThursdays Time:4:00pm6:00pm Location:HillsideGardens,Bldg6,Apt600,7434KingswaytheremaybeachangetothisaddressinSept 2008. Wednesdays Time:4:00pm6:00pm StartDates/Duration:Sept2008toJune2009 ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: IlyambabaziSebyeza Phone:(604)2546468 Local: Fax: Email:isebyeza@reachcnentre.bc.ca URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html ProgramLocation: CedarPlace,120724914thStreet(locationmaychange) Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:08Aug08
ProgramName:FamilyPlace Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: ThisprogramoffersanumberofFamilyDropinprogramsthroughoutthecommunityforparents/caregivers withchildren05.Familydropinsprovideavarietyofopportunitiesforfamiliestosocialize,tohaveasafeand funplacetoplayandlearnandtogetparentinginformation. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Localparents/caregiverswithchildrenaged05years. RegistrationInformation: Completeamembershipformandasignupsheet StartDates/Duration:Mondays,Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdays.Runsthroughouttheyear. ProgramFee:Annualmembershipfeeof$5 ContactInformation: MaheenKhorram Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:maheen@sbnh.ca URL: ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:RespectSafetyandViolencePreventioninYouthRelationships(RSVP) Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheRSVPprogramisavailabletochildrenandyouthages918whoareatriskofbecominginvolvedin abusiverelationships.Groupprogramsandpresentationsareavailableinthecommunityandinschools,and aredesignedtoraiseawarenessofrelationshipviolenceandpromotethedevelopmentofhealthypersonal relationships. ProgramFeatures Communityoutreachandeducation Supportandpsychoeducationalgroupsforchildrenandyouth Schoolbasedactivitiesdesignedtoraiseawarenessofrelationshipviolenceandpromotehealthy personalrelationships Individualcounselling Supportforfamilymembersincludingsafetyplanningandlinkingtocommunityresources TheRSVPProgramhasdevelopedaHealthyRelationshipsCurriculumthatisavailableforatrisk studentsingrade5to7.This10weekgroupprogramisofferedatnocostinelementaryschools throughoutVancouver.Pleasecontacttheprogrammanagerformoreinformation. Trainingopportunitiesforprofessionals
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ChildrenandYouthin9to18agegroup RegistrationInformation: Registrationisdonethroughtheschoolboardandtheareacounsellor.Parentsconsentisnecessary. StartDates/Duration:SeptJune ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: KareenHudson Phone:(604)8742938 Local:149 Fax:(604)8749898 Email:khudson@fsgv.ca URL: http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/abusepreventiontraumatreatment/respect,safety,andviolencepreventionp rogram.html ProgramLocation: 2021193Kingsway Vancouver,BCV5V3C9 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:HomeworkHaven Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription:
HomeworkHavenisaprogramofferedattwolocations(StrideCommunitySchool,andMaywood CommunitySchools)forchildren,grades4to7,whoexperiencebarrierstoacademicsuccess.The programisfundedinpartbytheRoyalBankofCanadaandtheBCGamingCommission,andis offeredtochildrenafterschool,twiceweekly.

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Grades4to7studentswhoattendStrideCommunitySchool RegistrationInformation: Contactschooloffice StartDates/Duration:Ongoing,twiceweeklyMondaysandThursdays,2:454:45pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Mackenzie Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:mackenzie@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/children.htm ProgramLocation: MaywoodCommunitySchool,4567ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1B7 StrideCommunitySchool,7014StrideAvenue Burnaby,BCV3N1T4 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:KidsOutoftheRain Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: The"KidsOutoftheRain"Programisforstudentsingrade14atMaywoodElementarySchool.Theprogram includesrecreationalactivitiesforchildrenthroughwhichtheywillbeencouragedtointeractwithother studentsintheschoolandthroughprogramsprovidedbythestaff.Someoftheactivitiesincludeplayingin thegym,doingcrafts,orplayinggames.Thereisalsotimespentcompletinghomeworkassignmentsand gettingtutorsupport. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Grades14whoareattendingMaywoodCommunitySchool RegistrationInformation: Contactschool StartDates/Duration:Ongoing,threetimesweekly,Tuesdays,Wednesdays,andFridaysfrom35pm. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Mackenzie Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:mackenzie@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/children.htm ProgramLocation: MaywoodCommunitySchools,4567ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1B7 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:NeighbourhoodOutreach Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Supportisavailabletofamilieswithyoungchildrenwhoneedhelpaccessingcommunityinformation. NeighbourhoodOutreachcanassistfamiliestoconnectwithlocalcommunityprogramsandservices. OutreachworkersareavailableinNorthandSouthBurnaby.Pleasecall(604)4310400formoreinformation.. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Burnabyresidents RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#tomakeappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Vicky Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:mackenzie@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/children.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BC.V5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:FriendshipClub Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: AfreeafterschoolsocialclubofferedatEdmondsschoolforchildrenwhoarenewtothecommunityorthe school.Activitiesincludesports,crafts,cookingandoutingsortrips. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NewstudentswholivewithintheEdmondsarea. RegistrationInformation: RegistrationinformationcanbepickedupfromEdmondsCommunitySchool. StartDates/Duration:OctoberJune.Adropinprogram. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Marleen Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:youth@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/children.htm ProgramLocation: EdmondsSchool,765118thAvenue Burnaby,BCV3N1J1 LastUpdated:27Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE WomensServices
ProgramName:ImmigrantWomensSupportGroup Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute
ProgramDescription: Findingyourselffeelingdownandmissingyourrelatives?FeelinglostinCanadianociety?Comeandmeet otherimmigrantwomenandshareyourstoriesandstrengthsinasafeandsupportiveenvironment.Free qualitychildcareisavailable. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrantwomen. RegistrationInformation: Phoneregistration.Callmainofficeat6046592200 StartDates/Duration:FriOct1010sessionsTime:9:30am11:30am.Location:Metrotown ProgramFee:Bydonation ContactInformation: RitaD'angelo Phone:(604)6592205 Local: Fax:(604)2997910 Email:rdangelo@burnabyfamilylife.org URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html ProgramLocation: 6140McKercherAve. Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:ESLProgramforImmigrantWomen Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute
ProgramDescription: ThisliteracyandbasiclevelEnglishclassfornewcomerwomenwhoareunabletoparticipateinELSA programs.BilingualassistanceinDari,Farsi,andUrdulanguagesisprovided.Childrenlearnandplaywith othersandpreparethemselvestoenterintotheCanadianschoolsystem. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Opentowomenofallagesandculturalbackgrounds RegistrationInformation: CallPIRS(PacificImmigrantResourceSociety)6042985888toregister ClasseslocatedatEdmundsNeighbourhoodResourceCentre StartDates/Duration:Mondays&Fridays:9:1511:45ammultilevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistancein Arabic Tuesdays&Thursdays10:00am12:00pmmultilevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistanceinDariandFarsi Tuesdays&Thursdays1:003:00pmliteracy/lowlevelbeginnerwithbilingualassistanceinDariandFarsi ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Roxanne Phone:(604)6592200&6042985888 Local: Fax:(604)2999731 Email:info@burnabyfamilylife.org URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html#esl ProgramLocation: EdmondsResourceCenter7355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV5J2B7 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:IndividualAdvocacy/SupportServices Agency:VancouverandLowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: Weassistwomentofindaplaceinatransitionhouseswhenitisrequired.Duringtheirstayattransition houses,weliaiseverycloselywiththestafftoprovideongoingsupport,languageinterpretationandcultural sensitization. Weadvocateandassistwomenintheirinteractionswiththesocialandjusticesystems.WeprovideCourt advocacyandassistanceforimmigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhoareattemptingtoaccessthejustice system.Thisserviceincludescourtpreparationassistance,liaisonwithlawyersandCrownCounsel,andon goingsupportivecounsellingthroughoutthecourtprocess. Supportivecounsellingandreferralisavailabletoimmigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhohavebeen victimizedbysexualassaultandwhoareadultsurvivorsofchildhoodsexualabuse.Thisserviceincludes: Theprovisionofsupportgroups Supportivecounselling Theidentificationandreferraltotreatmentagenciesandtherapistsinthecommunity.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhohaveexperiencedabuseinthehomeorwhoaremotivatedto helpotherwomenintheircommunities. RegistrationInformation:callcontact#,acceptreferral StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Uma Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363627 Email:againstviolence@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca ProgramLocation: 5000KingswayPlazaIII,#3064980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Womenwhoare: Survivorsofphysical,emotionalorsexualabuse,orhaveexperiencedand/orwitnessedviolencein situationsofwarorcivilunrest; SpeakEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)orEnglishasanAdditionalLanguage(EAL)atintermediate level; Landedimmigrants,citizensorrefugeeclaimantsacceptedforlandedstatus.
RegistrationInformation: Callinforintaketobookanappointment StartDates/Duration:Phoneforstartdates/21weeks ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: MariaNguyen Phone:(604)6842561 Local: Fax:(604)6844790 Email:stepping_up@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/ ProgramLocation 333TerminalAvenue Vancouver,BCV6A2L7 LastUpdated07Aug08
ProgramName:TransitionHouseandHousingOutreach Agency:MargueriteDixonTransitionSociety
ProgramDescription: ATransitionhomeforwomenandchildrenwhofaceabusefromtheirpartners.Ashelterhomecanbe availablebasedonspaceforuptoa30daylimit. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Adultwomenwithorwithoutchildren RegistrationInformation: NoDrug/Alcohol,nomentalhealthconditions. Duetomaintainingprivacyoftheshelterhomelocationforthesafetyofresidence,victimsfromthenearby neighbourhoodarereferredtoothershelterhomes. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)2983454 Local: Fax: Email:N/A URL:www.dixonhouse.ca ProgramLocation: Addressnotdisclosed LastUpdated:10Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Personal,FamilyCounselling
ProgramName:CounsellingProgram Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: Weoffercounsellingonafeeforservicebasis.Ourfeesrangefrom$15120persession,basedongross householdannualincomeandfamilysize.Ourclientsbringawidevarietyofissuestothesessionsalthough therearesomelimitationstotheprogram. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allreferralsarebyselfreferralonly RegistrationInformation: OurIntakeDepartmentisopenfrom9:0012:00pm&1:004:00pm,MondaytoFriday. StartDates/Duration:N/A ProgramFee:Ourfeesrangefrom$15120persession ContactInformation: IntakeDepartment Phone:(604)8742938 Local:119 Fax: Email:NA URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/counsellingprogram.html ProgramLocation: 301321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L4H2 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:LatinAmericanCounselingProgram Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheLatinAmericanCounsellingProgramisacommunitybasedserviceprovidingcounsellingandorientation servicestotheLatinAmericanpopulationofimmigrantsandrefugees.Theprogramprovidessupportand counsellingtofamiliesadaptingtoanewcultureandtoindividuals/familiesincrisis.Serviceisprovidedin Spanish.ProgramFeaturesinclude: Individual,CouplesandFamilyCounselling(counsellingprovidedintheareasof:culturaladjustment; parentinginanewculture;adjustmenttolosses;separationordivorce;personalcoping;maritalor familyproblems;familyviolence;recoveringfromtraumaticexperiences;crisisintervention;stress relatedtofamily;socialorworkenvironment). IntakeandreferraltoservicesprovidedinSpanish. InformationregardingexistingcommunityresourcesinSpanish. CommunitySupport. NetworkwithLatinAmericanProfessionalsinMentalHealthorothersocialservices.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantandRefugeesfromLatinAmericanCountries RegistrationInformation:Callforinformation StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AndreaSola Phone:(604)8742938 Local: Fax:(604)8749898 Email:asola@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/latinamericancounsellingservices.html ProgramLocation: 2021193Kingsway Vancouver,BCV5V3C9 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:LesbianGayBisexualTransgenderServiceOptions Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheServiceOptionsprogramprovidescounsellingforlesbians,gaymen,bisexualsandtransgenderpeople, andtheirpartnersandfamilies.Counsellingisprovidedbyateamof"out"gayandlesbiantherapists.Service Optionsisachoiceforlesbian,gay,bisexualandtransgenderpeoplewhowouldprefertoconsultwithagayor lesbiantherapist. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Lesbian,gay,bisexualandtransgenderindividuals RegistrationInformation: Selfreferral.ServiceprovidedinEnglish. StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Feesarechargedonaslidingscale. ContactInformation: RosannJohnson Phone:(604)8722938 Local: Fax:(604)8749898 Email:rjohnson@fsgv.ca URL: http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/lesbiangaybisexualtransgenderserviceoptions. html ProgramLocation: 2021193Kingsway Vancouver,BCV5V3C9 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:ParentTeenMediation Agency:FamilyServiceGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheParentTeenMediationprogramprovidesacreativeandeffectiveformatforparentsandteens experiencingconflicttocometogetherandresolvetheirproblems.Amediatorprovidestheforumtoassist thefamilytoarriveatmutuallyacceptableresolutionstodisputes.Throughtheprogram,familiesstay together(whereappropriate)andexperienceanimprovedqualityoffamilylife. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentsandteenagedchildren RegistrationInformation: ClientsshouldbereferredbytheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopment.Daytimeandevening appointmentsavailable,homeorofficebasedappointmentsareavailable. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: KeironSimons Phone:(604)5259144 Local:444 Fax:(604)5249455 Email:ksimons@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/parentteenmediation.html ProgramLocation: 305321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:ProjectParentProgram Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: ProjectParentisaparentingprogramcommittedtofamilywellnessthatassistsparentsinfindingwaysto meettheneedsoftheirchildren(birthtoage12).Theprogramenhancesthesafetyandwellbeingofchildren andincreasesthecapacityofparentstomeettheirchildren'sphysical,emotional,anddevelopmentalneeds. Inhomeandonsiteserviceswhichinclude: Individualcounsellingandsupport Supportandeducationgroups Developingahealthyrelationshipwithyourchildren Coachingandmodellingpositiveparentingtechniques Introductiontocommunityresources Goalsetting Advocacy
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Parentswithchildrenofages012 RegistrationInformation: ParentsshouldbereferredtotheprogrambytheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopment. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: DianaPadmore Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax: Email:dpadmore@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/intensivefamilyparentingsupport/projectparent/ ProgramLocation: 3013216thStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:TherapyAccessProgram Agency:FamilyServicesGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheTherapyAccessGroupprogramprovidesquickaccesstocounsellingservicesforfamilies,couples,and individuals.Thisprogramprovidesyouwithanopportunitytohelpotherswhileyouhelpyourselfasfees collectedforthisprogramarereturnedtooursubsidizedtherapyprogram. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: LanguageSpoken: English,Cantonese,Mandarin,Korean,Hindi,andPunjabi RegistrationInformation: Selfreferral. Personsinneedoftherapyshouldcallforappointment StartDates/Duration:OngoingIntake ProgramFee:Rangefrom$75$120perhour. ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:N/A URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/therapyaccessgroup.html ProgramLocation: Suite301,3216thStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:03Sep08
ProgramName:BeyondPowerandControl:MeninRelationships Agency:CatholicFamilyServices
ProgramDescription: The16weeklonggroupprogramprovideseducationaboutangerandmanagingangerinasupportivenon judgmentalenvironment. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Aclientregardlessofrace,colour,creed,age,religiousbelief,nationalorigin,economicstatus,gender,sexual orientation,handicap,orabilitytopayiswelcome. RegistrationInformation: Callforanintervieworindividualcounselling StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Groupcounsellingisfree.Donationsencouraged. ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4433220 Local: Fax:(604)6830220 Email:cfs@rcav.bc.ca URL:www.rcav.bc.ca/cfs ProgramLocation: 150RobsonStreet Vancouver,BCV6B2A7 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:ProjectRachel Agency:CatholicFamilyServices
ProgramDescription: Professionalcounselorsandspeciallytrainedpriestsprovideindividualcounselingandgroupsupporttothose whoarehurtingafterabortion. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AclientofCatholicFamilyServicesiswelcomeregardlessofrace,colour,creed,age,religiousbelief,national origin,economicstatus,gender,sexualorientation,handicap,orabilitytopay. RegistrationInformation: Callforinformation StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Basedonfamilysizeandincomelevel ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4433220 Local: Fax:(604)6830220 Email:cfs@rcav.bc.ca URL:cfs@rcav.bc.ca ProgramLocation: 150RobsonStreet Vancouver,BCV6B2A7 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE ImmigrantSupportGroups
ProgramName:ImmigrantWomensSupportGroup Agency:BurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute
ProgramDescription: Findingyourselffeelingdownandmissingyourrelatives?FeelinglostinCanadianociety?Comeandmeet otherimmigrantwomenandshareyourstoriesandstrengthsinasafeandsupportiveenvironment.Free qualitychildcareisavailable. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrantwomen RegistrationInformation: Phoneregistration.Callmainofficeat6046592200 StartDates/Duration:FriOct1010sessionsTime:9:30am11:30am.Location:Metrotown ProgramFee:Bydonation ContactInformation: RitaD'angelo Phone:(604)6592205 Local: Fax:(604)2997910 Email:rdangelo@burnabyfamilylife.org URL:http://www.burnabyfamilylife.org/programs/crosscul.html ProgramLocation: 6140McKercherAve. Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:ChineseSingleMotherSupportGroup Agency:Vancouver&LowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: ThisisasupportgroupthatgivesinformationandresourcesonparentingtoChinesesinglemothers,where theycanalsosharetheirexperience.Freechildmindingprovided. SupportserviceisprovidedinMandarinandCantonesedialects. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Chinesesinglemothers RegistrationInformation: Language:Mandarin,Cantonese. StartDates/Duration:EverysecondandfourthFridayofeachmonthfrom10amto12pm. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: SaraTong Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363267 Email:cwwa@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca/Workshops.html ProgramLocation: 5000KingswayPlazaIII,#3064980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:SouthAsianMotherSupportGroup Agency:Vancouver&LowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: ThisisasupportgroupthatgivesinformationandresourcesonparentingtoSouthAsiansinglemothers, wheretheycanalsosharetheirexperience.Confidentialmaintained,childmindingprovidedandbustickets areavailableifneeded. Motherandchildrenplaytime.AllMothersandChildren(aged20mons4year)arewelcome.Wedogames, drawings,paintings,readings,andsongstogether. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Language:Punjabi,Urdu,Hindi RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:EveryfirstandthirdThursdayofeachmonthfrom10pmto12pm. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Ms.RanjeetKanda Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363267 Email:againstviolence@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca/Workshops.html ProgramLocation: Room7154980Kingsway, Burnaby,BC, V5H4K7 LastUpdated:24Jul08
ProgramName:TriCitiesWomensGroup Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: Toprovidesocialsupportfornewimmigrantwomen,includinginformationaboutcommunityfacilities& resources,fosteringnewfriendships,assistingwithadjustment&integrationintothecommunityand opportunitiesforpersonalgrowthandleadershiptraining. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AnywomenlegallyentitledtoliveinCanada. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:MonFri9AM5PMSat/SunClosed ProgramFee:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.member$20(over60yearsold$10eachyear)pluswomenGroup$15peryear (JanuarytoDecember) ContactInformation: EuphonyCheng Phone:(604)4686000 Local:225 Fax:(604)4646830 Email:Euphony.cheng@success.bc.ca URL:http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,listcats/cat_id,62/Itemid,26/ ProgramLocation: 2058HendersonPlace Coquitlam,BCV3B8A9 LastUpdated:12Sep08
ProgramName:AfricanWomensProgram Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver&FrasersideCommunityServices
ProgramDescription: WomenfromAfricanImmigrant/refugeepopulationgroupscanlearnEnglishinasupportivegroup environment.Healthysnacksandchildmindingavailableforchildren06years.Childrenwillbeenrolledin enrichedplaygroups. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrant/refugeeAfricanwomen RegistrationInformation: Callforinformation StartDates/Duration:Monday&Thursdaymornings9:30a.m.1:00p.m. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: SheilaResels Phone:(604)5259144 Local:455 Fax:(604)5249455 Email:sresels@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programs/program_details.php?program_id=9 ProgramLocation: OlivetChurch,613QueensAvenue NewWestminster,BCV3M1L1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:CommunityKitchen Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver&FrasersideCommunityServices
ProgramDescription: Acookingclubismadeupofpeoplewhogettogetheronceortwiceamonthtopreparemealsforthemselves and/ortheirfamilies.Everyonehelpswithshopping,cookingandcleanup.Peopletaketurnsshoppingand demonstratinghowtocooktheirfavouriterecipes.Itsanopportunitytolearnnewrecipes,makenewfriends, practicespeakingEnglishandlearnaboutothercultures.Cookinginbulktogetheralsoisagreatwaytosave money. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Callcontact#forinformation RegistrationInformation:Theprogramrunsinthreetermsinayear StartDates/Duration: 3groupsmeetinpartnershipwithCamrayCommunityServices QueensAveUnitedChurch529QueensAvenue(atthecornerSixthStreet)
Offeredfrom1:30pm4:30pmonthethirdMondayofthemonth ShiloSixthUnitedChurch1111SixthAvenue
Offeredfrom1:30pm4:30pmonthethirdTuesdayofthemonthinpartnershipwithCamrayCentre ProgramFee:Acontributiontowardsfoodpurchases ContactInformation: NosratMulford Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:sresels@fsgv.ca URL: ProgramLocation: 301321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ESLforArabicSpeakingWomen Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver&PacificImmigrantResourceSociety
ProgramDescription: Joinotherimmigrantwomentolearnpractical,everydayEnglishandfindoutaboutresourcesthatare availabletoyouandyourfamily.Yourpreschoolchildrenwilllearnandplaywithotherchildrenanddevelop thesocialandlanguageskillsneededforsuccessintheCanadianschoolsystem.Staffworkingwithboth womenandchildrenarequalifiedteachers.BilingualsupportisavailableinArabic. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrant/refugeeArabicspeakingwomen RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:TheprogramrunsfromSeptember2008toJune2009,withongoingintakein collaborationwithPIRS.Tues.&Fri.morningsfrom9:30AMto1:00PM. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LubnaAbed Phone:(604)2985888 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:sresels@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.pirs.bc.ca/programs/esl.htm ProgramLocation: OlivetChurch,613QueensAvenue NewWestminster,BCV3M1L1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:NewImmigrantOrientationClasses Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: PublicEducationworkshopsinMandarinorCantoneseprovidingsettlementinformation. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantsspeakingMandarinsorCantoneseandstillaccessingsettlementservices. RegistrationInformation: Visitwww.success.bc.caunderlatestnews StartDates/Duration:Weekly ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AdamTam Phone:(604)3241900 Local:107 Fax: Email:Adam.tam@success.bc.ca URL:www.success.bc.ca ProgramLocation: BurnabyPublicLibrary Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:FamilyPlace Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: ThisprogramoffersanumberofFamilyDropinprogramsthroughoutthecommunityforparents/caregivers withchildren05.Familydropinsprovideavarietyofopportunitiesforfamiliestosocialize,tohaveasafeand funplacetoplayandlearnandtogetparentinginformation. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Localparents/caregiverswithchildrenaged05years. RegistrationInformation: Completeamembershipformandasignupsheet StartDates/Duration:Mondays,Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdays.Runsthroughouttheyear. ProgramFee:Annualmembershipfeeof$5 ContactInformation: MaheenKhorram Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:maheen@sbnh.ca URL: ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:ParentinginCanada Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: Anongoingsupportgrouptohelpparentsdealwiththecomplexparentingandculturalissuesofraising youngchildreninCanada.Healthysnacksandchildmindingavailableforchildren06years. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ForNewWestminsterimmigrant/refugeewomenwhohaveyoungchildren(under6yearsold). RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:Fridays9:30am12:00pm.Theprogramrunsinthreetermsinayear SeptemberDecember ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: SheilaResels(ProgramManager) Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5249455 Email:sresels@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/communityeducationanddevelopment/serpadres spanishparentingprogram.html ProgramLocation: 301321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:CrossCulturalPeerSupportProgramforImmigrantandRefugee Women(CCPSP) Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)

ProgramDescription: providesmental,physicalandsocialsupporttoimmigrantandrefugeewomenexperiencing challengesduringtheirintegrationprocess; trainsnewcomerwomentobecomepeersupportgroupfacilitators;and, supportsgraduatestogobackintotheircommunitiesanddeliver10weekpeersupportgroupsfor othernewcomerwomenfacingdifficultiesadjustingtotheirnewlivesinCanada.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Candidatesmusthaveanimmigrantand/orrefugeebackgroundandastrongdesiretohelpothersandgive backtotheircommunitiesbyassistingotherimmigrantandrefugeewomenwiththeiradjustmentprocess. Thesuccessfulcandidatesmustbewillingtomakeastrongcommitmenttothetrainingandthefacilitationof thepeersupportgroups. RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AjlinMehmedi Phone:(604)6847498 Local:1267 Fax:(604)6845683 Email:ajlin.mehmedi@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/family_youth/default.htm ProgramLocation: 530DrakeStreet Vancouver,BCV6B2H3 LastUpdated:08Sep08

ProgramName:SharingCulturesCommunityDinners Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Monthlycommunitydinnersareorganizedbyacommitteeoflocalresidentsatvariouslocations throughoutSouthBurnaby.Eachdinnerfeaturesaculturalthemeandisagreatplacetorelax,feedthe familyandmeetyourneighbours. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: LegaleligibletoliveinCanada;SouthBurnabyresidents. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#fortickets StartDates/Duration:Onceamonth,onFriday ProgramFee:Costis$2foradultsand$1forchildren.Reservationsrequired. ContactInformation: Branka Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email: URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/community.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:29Sep08
ProgramName:NeighbourhoodOutreach Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Supportisavailabletofamilieswithyoungchildrenwhoneedhelpaccessingcommunityinformation. NeighbourhoodOutreachcanassistfamiliestoconnectwithlocalcommunityprogramsandservices. OutreachworkersareavailableinNorthandSouthBurnaby.Pleasecall(604)4310400formoreinformation.. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Burnabyresidents RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#tomakeappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Vicky Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:mackenzie@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/children.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BC.V5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Counselling
ProgramDescription: SteppingUpassistswomentogainpracticalskills&Englishupgrading,toovercomeemployment&social barriersandfind&keepajob. The21weekprogramconsistsof17weeksofclassroominstruction,avolunteerexperience&4weekswork experienceplacement.Womenreceive: Lifeskillstraining,counselling&advocacy,Englishinstruction,avolunteerexperience,jobshadowing, jobsearchskills,andgainCanadianworkexperience; TraininginFirstAid,Foodsafe,Cashiering,WHMIS(WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformation System),&PersonalityDimensions.
RegistrationInformation: Callinforintaketobookanappointment StartDates/Duration:Phoneforstartdates/21weeks ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: MariaNguyen Phone:(604)6842561 Local: Fax:(604)6844790 Email:stepping_up@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/ ProgramLocation 333TerminalAvenue Vancouver,BCV6A2L7 LastUpdated07Aug08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:TransitionHouseandHousingOutreach Agency:MargueriteDixonTransitionSociety
ProgramDescription: ATransitionhomeforwomenandchildrenwhofaceabusefromtheirpartners.Shelterhomecanbeavailable basedonspacefor30dayslimit. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Adultwomenwithorwithoutchildren RegistrationInformation: NoDrug/Alcohol,nomentalhealthconditions. Duetomaintainingprivacyoftheshelterhomelocationforthesafetyofresidence,victimsfromthe nearbyneighbourhoodarereferredtoothershelterhomes.
StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)2983454 Local: Fax: Email:N/A URL:www.dixonhouse.ca ProgramLocation: Addressnotdisclosed LastUpdated:10Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:SafeHouse Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: SafeHouseisavoluntarysevendaycoedresidentialprogramforyouthaged1618yearswhoareabsent fromhomeandstreetinvolvedorindangerofbecomingso.SafeHousealsoacceptsparentingteens.The programhasaccesstosupportservicesforassistanceinfindingaccommodations,education,andwork.It providesreferralsforaddictionissues,pregnancy,legalproblems,medicalconcerns/carecards,andadvocacy withtheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopmentandissuesrelatingtoincomeassistance. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Homelessyouthaged1618 RegistrationInformation: Open24hours Selfreferral Residentreferral Referralfromothercommunityagencies.
StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintake ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AliAlfazy Phone:(604)8771234 Local: Fax:(604)8750254 Email:Ali.alfazy@fsgv.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/youthservices/safehouse.html ProgramLocation: Vancouveraddressnotmadepublicduetosafetyconcerns. Vancouver,BC LastUpdated:03Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:VictimServiceProgram Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: Victimsupportworkersprovideonetoonesupporttoadultswhohaveexperiencedrelationshipviolence, sexualassault,historicalchildphysical/sexualabuse,orcriminalharassment.Servicesincludeemotional support;information(e.g.aboutthecriminaljusticesystem,resourcesinthecommunity,traumatreatment); advocacy;accompaniment(e.g.tocourt,tocommunityresources,CrownCounsel);courtandaftercourt support;referralsandcommunityliaison.Theoverallprogramgoalsareasfollows: Toreducetheimpactofcrimeandtraumaonvictimsandassistintheirrecovery Toenhancevictimsafetyandhelppreventrevictimisationthroughindividualsafetyplanning Toincreasethevictim'slevelofparticipationandsenseofempowermentwhileparticipatinginthe criminaljusticesystem Toincreasetheeffectivenessandcomfortofvictimswhileactingaswitnessesincourtproceedings Todecreasethetraumaofsecondaryvictims
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Adultswhohavebeenavictimofrelationshipviolence,sexualassault,historicalchildphysical/sexualabuse, orcriminalharassmentthattookplaceinBurnabyorNewWestminsterandyouneedsupportindealingwith thetrauma,thenweurgeyoutocontactusregardlessofwhetherornotyouhavereportedthecrimeto police. RegistrationInformation: LanguagesSpoken:English,AmericanSignlanguage,Hindi,andPunjabi.Coordinatedlinkswithmultilanguage servicesavailablewhenrequired. StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604) Email:inform@communityinfo.bc.ca URL:http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/counsellingsupportservices/victimserviceprogram.html ProgramLocation: N/A Burnaby,BC LastUpdated:03Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:HealingFromAbusiveRelationship Agency:CatholicFamilyServices
ProgramDescription: Thisisagroupprogramforwomenwhoarehealingfromabusiverelationships. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AclientofCatholicFamilyServicesiswelcomeregardlessofrace,colour,creed,age,religiousbelief,national origin,economicstatus,gender,sexualorientation,handicap,orabilitytopay. RegistrationInformation: Callforaninterview StartDates/Duration:October1,2008.GroupsmeetWednesdaynights6pmto8:30pmfor12weeks ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4433220 Local: Fax:(604)6830220 Email:cfs@rcav.bc.ca URL:www.rcav.bc.ca/cfs ProgramLocation: 150RobsonStreet Vancouver,BCV6B2A7 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:RespectSafetyandViolencePreventioninYouthRelationships(RSVP) Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheRSVPprogramisavailabletochildrenandyouthages918whoareatriskofbecominginvolvedin abusiverelationships.Groupprogramsandpresentationsareavailableinthecommunityandinschools,and aredesignedtoraiseawarenessofrelationshipviolenceandpromotethedevelopmentofhealthypersonal relationships.Theprogramfeatures: Communityoutreachandeducation Supportandpsychoeducationalgroupsforchildrenandyouth Schoolbasedactivitiesdesignedtoraiseawarenessofrelationshipviolenceandpromotehealthy personalrelationships Individualcounselling Supportforfamilymembersincludingsafetyplanningandlinkingtocommunityresources TheRSVPProgramhasdevelopedaHealthyRelationshipsCurriculumthatisavailableforatrisk studentsingrade5to7.This10weekgroupprogramisofferedatnocostinelementaryschools throughoutVancouver.Pleasecontacttheprogrammanagerformoreinformation. Trainingopportunitiesforprofessionals
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ChildrenandYouthin9to18agegroup RegistrationInformation: Registrationisdonethroughtheschoolboardandtheareacounsellor.Parentsconsentisnecessary. StartDates/Duration:SeptJune ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: KareenHudson Phone:(604)8742938 Local:149 Fax:(604)8749898 Email:khudson@fsgv.ca URL: http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/abusepreventiontraumatreatment/respect,safety,andviolencepreventionp rogram.html ProgramLocation: 2021193Kingsway Vancouver,BCV5V3C9 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ViolencePrevention&
ProgramName:CommunitybasedVictimServices Agency:FamilyServicesofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: WeofferbasicinformationabouttheCriminalJusticeSystem;criminalcourtinformation,orientationand accompanimenttocourt;assistancewithCrimeVictimAssistanceformsandVictimImpactStatements; emotionalsupport,crisisintervention,andpsychoeducationalinformationregardingtrauma;andreferralsto otherserviceswhichtheclientmaydetermineishelpfultoher/him. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Menandwomenwhoare19yearsofageandover. MenandwomenwhoeitherresideinBurnaby/NewWestminster;orareinvolvedinaninvestigationwith eithertheBurnabyRCMPortheNewWestminsterPoliceDepartment.Additionally,womenandmenwho havebeenabusedintheintimaterelationships,sexuallyassaulted,sexuallyand/orphysicallyabusedas children,and/orbeingstalkedbyperpetratorofviolencetowardsthem. RegistrationInformation: Contactofficeformoreinformation StartDates/Duration:Ongoingprogram ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)5259144 Local: Fax:(604)5259455 Email: URL: ProgramLocation: 3rdfloor321SixthStreet NewWestminster,BCV3L3A7 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ViolencePrevention&

ProgramName:MulticulturalOutreachProgram Agency:MonarchPlace
ProgramDescription: Thepriorityforserviceisforwomenandchildrenwhoareindangerofbeingabusedandneedtohide. Servicesinclude: Offeringshelterandsupportforwomenandchildrenfleeingviolence Offeringsupportiveconfidentialcounseling Informationaboutabuseanditsimpact Referralstocommunityservicesasneeded Assistanceandadvocacywithincomeassistance,legalproceedingsandaffordablehousing Abilitytoprovidesupportatappointments Publiceducationinitiativestoraiseawarenessoftheeffectsofviolenceagainstwomen Abilitytomeetwithwomenandchildrenattheirhomeandprovidesupport Helptocontactpoliceifneeded
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Thisprogramisprovidedforimmigrantwomenandchildren RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#,registerinperson;acceptreferralsfromotheragencies StartDates/Duration:Ongoingprogram ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: RoshniVedamanikam Phone:(604)5211888 Local: Fax:(604)5211879 Email:wingsmc@telus.net URL:www.monarchplace.org/services.html ProgramLocation: #5011041015ColumbiaStreet NewWestminster,BCV3M6V3 LastUpdated:24Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE SpecialNeeds
ProgramName:ACHIEVEMulticulturalEmploymentProgramforPersonswith Disabilities(EPPD) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

ProgramDescription: S.U.C.C.E.S.S.EmploymentProgramforPersonswithDisabilities(EPPD)servesmulticulturalclientsfromall disabilities.EPPDprogramcreatesopportunitiesforpersonswithdisabilitiesinBritishColumbiatodevelop skills,increaseindependenceandparticipateintheworkplace.ClientsworkoneononewithCaseManagerto identifytheirgoalsanddevelopplanstoachievethem.EPPDoffersafullrangeofcustomizedservices, including: culturallysensitivevocationalcounselling careerexploration&employmentplanning assessments workshops&training disabilitysupports work/volunteerexperience&paidjobplacements onthejobsupport&followup
Whetherclientsareinterestedindevelopinglifeandworkskills,findingajoborvolunteeringintheir communities,wetailortheprogramtomeettheirneeds. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria:Tofindoutifyouareeligibleforthisprogram,callcontact#. RegistrationInformation:Informationsession:everyTuesday2pm3pm(reservationrequired) StartDates/Duration:Ongoing,23yearsduration,dependsonclientscondition. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: TeresaLuk Phone:(604)6395572 Local: Fax:(604)6291723 Email:teresa.luk@success.bc.ca URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,493/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation 1755W.Broadway,#200 Vancouver,BCV6J4S5 LastUpdated18Jun08
ProgramName:JobFocus(EmploymentProgramforPersonswithPhysicalDisabilities) Agency:NeilSquireSociety
ProgramDescription: TheJobFocusProgramisdeliveredbyNeilSquireSocietyServicesandisprimarilyfundedbytheMinistryof HousingandSocialDevelopment(MHSD)ofBritishColumbiaundertheEmploymentProgramforPersonswith PhysicalDisabilities.Weprovideplanningandemploymentservicestohelpyoureachyourgoaltocreate opportunitiesforpeoplewithdisabilitiesinBritishColumbiatodevelopskills,increaseindependenceand participateintheworkplace.ClientsworkoneononewithVocationalRehabilitationConsultanttoidentify theirgoalsanddevelopplanstoachievethem.NeilSquireSocietyoffersafullrangeofcustomizedservices, including: careerexploration&employmentplanning assessments workshops&training disabilitysupports work/volunteerexperience&paidjobplacements onthejobsupport&followup
Whetherclientsareinterestedindevelopinglifeandworkskills,findingajoborvolunteeringintheir communities,wetailortheprogramtomeettheirneeds. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NeilSquireSocietyisavailabletoallBritishColumbianswithamedicallyverifiabledisability,areoflegal workingage;CanadiancitizenorlandedimmigrantaswellasaBCresident RegistrationInformation:Ongoing/onetooneservice/nowaitinglist StartDates/Duration:Continuousintake,mayparticipateforaslongasneeded ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: YasminJuma Phone:(604)4739363 Local: Fax:(604)4739361 Email:yasminj@neilsquire.ca URL:http://www.neilsquire.ca/ ProgramLocation: 2102250BoundaryRoad Burnaby,BCV5M3Z3 LastUpdated:07Aug08
ProgramName:HomeLivingandCommunityInclusionPrograms Agency:CommunityLivingBritishColumbia
ProgramDescription: CommunityLivingBC(CLBC)deliverssupportandservicestopeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities,children withspecialneedsandtheirfamiliesinBritishColumbia.Ithasaboardofselfadvocates,familyand communitymembers,aswellasstafflocatedthroughouttheprovince.Webelievethatpeoplewith developmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamiliesknowbestwhenitcomestotheirneeds,goalsandplanningfor thefuture. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: CLBCismandatedundertheprovisionsoftheCommunityLivingAuthorityActtoprovidesupportsand servicestoindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandchildrenwithspecialneeds. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#tosetaninterview. StartDates/Duration:Thisprogramcoversmanyservices.Someservicesareongoing,someareshortterm. Callcontact#fordetails. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LisaBourget&KerryLawson Phone:(604)6608124 Local: Fax:(604)6640765 Email:info@communitylivingbc.ca URL:http://www.communitylivingbc.ca/index.htm ProgramLocation: CommunityLivingCentreSatelliteOffice#2034946CanadaWay Burnaby,BC5VG4H7 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:TheEDGEProgram Agency:IAMCares
ProgramDescription: TheEDGEprogramisaFREEjobsearchskillsprogramforunemployedorunderemployedindividualswitha disabilityand/orachronicconditionwhowanttoenterorreentertheworkforce. (Surreyonly)Aoneweekintensivejobsearchskillsprogramanidealoptionifyouarerecently unemployedandlookingforsomehelpreworkingyourresume,polishingyourinterviewskills,and identifyinghotjobleads! (VancouverandSurrey)Afourweekcomprehensivejobsearchskillsprogramaperfectchoicefor peoplewhomayhavebeenoutoftheworkforceforaperiodoftimeandwanttobuildtheir networks,develophardtargetedresumesandgetanindepthunderstandingofhowtoconduct effectivesuccessfuljobsearches.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Tobeeligibleforourprogramyouhavetohaveadisabilityand/orchronichealthconditionandyouneedto beready,willingandabletocommittoajobsearch.Aconditionisanyphysical,mentaland/oremotional ailmentthatstandsinthewayofyougainingsuitableemployment. RegistrationInformation: Applicantsmustmeetwithcasemanageratlocationtowhichtheywouldliketoregisterforprogram.Contact forfurtherinformation. StartDates/Duration:Startsoncepermonth ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4362921 Local: Fax:(604)4369100 Email: URL:http://www.iamcares.com/home.htm ProgramLocation: Suite2055623ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1G1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE LegalServices
ProgramName:LawStudentsLegalAdviceProgram Agency:LawFoundation
ProgramDescription: FreelegaladviceandrepresentationatclinicslocatedthroughouttheGreaterVancouverRegionalDistrict. Cannotanswerquestionsviaemailoroverthetelephone.Mustmakeanappointmentandmeetwith representativeinperson. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Lowincome Nocitizenshiprequirements RegistrationInformation: BurnabySouth BurnabySeniorsOutreachServices #34250Willingdon Burnaby,BCV5C5E9 9:00amto3:00pm:Tuesday,Thursday StartDates/Duration:Whenrequired ProgramFee:Freetothosewhocannotaffordit. ContactInformation: Phone:(604)8225791 Local: Fax:(604)8221661 Email: URL:http://www.lslap.bc.ca/main/?home ProgramLocation: LawStudentsLegalAdviceProgram,UBC,1822EastMall Vancouver,BCV6T1Z1 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:LegalAid Agency:LegalServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: TheLegalServicesSociety(LSS)istheorganizationthatprovideslegalaidinBC.Legalaidincludes representationbyalawyer,legaladvice,andlegalinformation.Wegiveprioritytopeoplewithlowincomes, butmanyofourservicesareavailabletoallBritishColumbians. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Eligibilityisbasedonthesizeofthehouseholdandnetfamilyincome. RegistrationInformation: 9:00amto4:00pmMonday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFriday 9:00amto2:30pmWednesday StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Variable.Freeservicesforlowincome ContactInformation: N/A Phone:(604)6016206 Local: Fax:(604)6812719 Email:LSScannotanswerquestionsviaemail URL:http://www.lss.bc.ca/ ProgramLocation: Suite425510BurrardStreet Vancouver,BCV6C3A8 LastUpdated:10Sep08
ProgramName:LegalAdvice Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: FreeLegalAdviceclinicsareofferedtolowincomeearnersinpartnershipwiththeWesternCanadaAccessto JusticeSociety.AppointmentsarescheduledwithVolunteerLawyerseveryTuesdayafternoon12:152:15.This serviceisonlyavailabletoindividualswhocannotaccessLegalAid. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Tobeeligibleformostofourlegaladviceservices,yournetmonthlyhouseholdincomemustbebelowthe amountforyourhouseholdsizelistedbelow. Householdsize (#offamilymembers) 14orfewer 5 6 7ormore RegistrationInformation: Pleasecall(604)8787400tobookanappointment. StartDates/Duration:EveryTuesdayafternoon12:152:15pm.Appointmentsapproximately30minutesin length.Standbyappointmentsmaybeavailable. ProgramFee:Freetolowincomeearners ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:info@sbnh.ca URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/adults.htmorhttp://www.accessjustice.ca/index.asp ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08 Netmonthlyincome (incomeaftertaxes) $3,085 $3,625 $4,200 $4,750
ProgramName:IndividualAdvocacy/SupportServices Agency:VancouverandLowerMainlandMulticulturalFamilySupportServicesSociety
ProgramDescription: Weassistwomentofindaplaceintransitionhouseswhenitisrequired.Duringtheirstayattransitionhouses, weliaiseverycloselywiththestafftoprovideongoingsupport,languageinterpretationandcultural sensitization. Weadvocateandassistwomenintheirinteractionswiththesocialandjusticesystems.WeprovideCourt advocacyandassistanceforimmigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhoareattemptingtoaccessthejustice system.Thisserviceincludescourtpreparationassistance,liaisonwithlawyersandCrownCounsel,andon goingsupportivecounsellingthroughoutthecourtprocess. Supportivecounsellingandreferralisavailabletoimmigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhohavebeen victimizedbysexualassaultandwhoareadultsurvivorsofchildhoodsexualabuse.Thisserviceincludes: Theprovisionofsupportgroups Supportivecounselling Theidentificationandreferraltotreatmentagenciesandtherapistsinthecommunity.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: immigrantandvisibleminoritywomenwhohaveexperiencedabuseinthehomeorwhoaremotivatedto helpotherwomenintheircommunities. RegistrationInformation:Callcontact#,acceptreferral StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Uma Phone:(604)4361025 Local: Fax:(604)4363627 Email:againstviolence@vlmfss.ca URL:http://www.vlmfss.ca ProgramLocation: 5000KingswayPlazaIII,#3064980Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4K7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE SettlementServices
ProgramName:ISSSettlementEmploymentOutreachProgram Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)
ProgramDescription: TheprogramprovidesbeginnerEnglishwithinitialassessmentandactionplanning;assessesclientsneeds andbarriers;identifiesappropriateservices;developsgoalsandactionplans;orientationinformation; providesoverviewofCanadiansystems,lifeandculture;enhancedinformationandadjustmentsupport. Assistsandsupportsclientswithreferralandservicelinking;assistsclientstoregisterforrelevantservicesand resourcesthroughappointmentmaking,formfilling,interpretationortranslationandcrosscultural communication. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantsandrefugeeswhoseEnglishlevelislowerthanESLAlevel3,andarenoteligibletoother governmentfundedemploymentservicesprograms. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.9:00am4:30pmMondaytoFriday ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LizaBautista(ProgramManager) Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/employment/default.htm ProgramLocation: 2077355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV3N4Z6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
ProgramName:ISSSettlementServices Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)
ProgramDescription: Settlementservicesprovidedbyfiveworkerstoimmigrantsandrefugees.Languagesspokeninclude:Dari, Farsi,Pashtu,Russian,Punjabi,Hindi,Urdu,Korean,Arabic,someAfricanlanguages,andTagalog. InformationandOrientation Assistancewithcompletingforms Referraltocommunityservicesandtraining AdjustmentSupport Servicelinkingandoutreach Culturalsensitivity
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Newimmigrants,refugeeClaimants,newCitizensandclientswithtemporarystatus RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.9:00am4:30pmMondaytoFriday ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation:
Sirouzeh Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/settlement/default.htm ProgramLocation:

2077355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV3N4Z6 LastUpdated:08Sep08

ProgramName:InformationandSupportService Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
ProgramDescription: Provideoneononeenquiries(dropin/phonein)onimmigration,citizenship,housing,customs, medicalandhealth,education,legal,family,employment,socialbenefit,transportation,andtravel documentetc. Assistinformfilling,makingreferralsandconnectingtoservicesandresourcesinthecommunity. Conductnewimmigrantorientationsessions,businessorientationsessionsandwelcomingparties. ServicesprovidedinEnglish,Cantonese,Mandarin,Taiwanese,Korean,PunjabiandHindi.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: PermanentResidentsofCanada;or
IndividualswhohavebeenallowedtoremaininCanadaforthepurposeofbecomingapermanent resident. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson;Punjabi,Hindibyappointmentonly StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: LinMiao Phone:(604)4301899 Local: Fax:(604)4389100 Email: URL: http://www.successbc.ca/eng/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,96/Itemid,99999999/ ProgramLocation: 1185021Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H4A5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Translation&Interpretation
ProgramName:TaxClinics Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Volunteersarerecruitedtoassistlowincomeearnerstocompletetheirincometaxreturns.Pleasecontactus foranappointment. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Burnabyresidents EligibletoliveinCanada Lowincomeearners
RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#,byappointmentonly StartDates/Duration:NA ProgramFee:A$5donationisrequestedforthisservice. ContactInformation: NA Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319399 Email: URL:http://www.sbnh.ca/adults.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MOSAICInterpretationServices Agency:MOSAIC
ProgramDescription: Consecutiveinterpretationin50languages Simultaneousinterpretationinallmajorlanguages Sighttranslation Servicesprovidedinpersonorbyphone/videoconferencing Interpretationforconferences,interviews,investigations,medicalandpsychiatricassessments,treatments, examinationsfordiscovery,tribunals,labourarbitrations,etc. Signupforaserviceplanandbenefitfrom24houremergencyresponse. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyonecanaccessservice RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister.Defaultwalkincustomersseenifspaceavailableusuallytakesabout2hours StartDates/Duration:Anytime ProgramFee:Feesarevariable.2hr.dropinapprox.$135 ContactInformation: Bessy Phone:(604)2548022 Local: Fax:(604)2544606 Email:interpretations@mosaicbc.com URL:http://www.mosaictrans.com/services_interpretation.asp ProgramLocation: 1720GrantSt.,2ndfloor Vancouver,BCV5L2Y7 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:MOSAICTranslationServices Agency:MOSAIC
ProgramDescription: MOSAICTranslationServicescantranslateanydocumentfrom: English>targetlanguage Sourcelanguage>English Documentrenderingin64languagesand40alphabets Regularandrushservicesatcompetitiverates Typesetting,digitalorlaseroutputin40alphabets Provisionofelectronicoutputinalllanguages FormattinginpopularWindows/Macdesktoppublishingapplications Linguisticallyandculturallyappropriatetranslations Sourcematerialtranslatedwithspecialattentiontoculturalnuanceandstyle
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Opentoanyone RegistrationInformation: Dropoffdocumentsrequiredfortranslationtoprovideestimate(65%requireddeposit).25daysforservice StartDates/Duration:AnytimeMondaythroughFriday ProgramFee:Ratesaredeterminedperjob ContactInformation: Tanya Phone:(604)2540469 Local: Fax:(604)2542321 Email:personal@mosaicbc.com URL:http://www.mosaictrans.com/services_translation.asp ProgramLocation: 1522CommercialDrive,2ndFloor Vancouver,BCV5L3Y2 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:MultiLingualTranslation/InterpretationSupport Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Wehavetrainedmultilingualvolunteerswhoarereadyandwillingtohelpinourcommunity.Ifyouknowa neighbouroranorganizationthatneedshelpwithtranslation,interpretationorgeneralsupportofnew immigrantscallAbdulattheNeighbourhoodHouseandhewillreferavolunteertoyou. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: AnyoneinBurnaby RegistrationInformation: Comeinaweekpriortoservicesrequired StartDates/Duration:Anytime ProgramFee:Nofee ContactInformation: Abdul Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:info@sbnh.ca URL:www.sbnh.ca ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:FamilyAccessInterpretationProgram Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: TrainedVolunteersarenowavailabletosupportfamilieswithchildren06whoneedhelpwithinterpretation. ProgramisfundedbytheUnitedWay. Gethelpwithappointmentswithteachers,etc. Haveaninterpretercomewithyoutoachildrensprogram. Gotoacommunityeventwithavolunteerinterpreter.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Burnabyfamilieswithchildren(06) RegistrationInformation: Pleasenoteforanyonetogethelpfromthisprogramyouhavetotakefewstepsandgiveussometimeto arrangeameetingwiththevolunteers. Comeinaweekpriortoallowformeetingtobearrangedwithvolunteers StartDates/Duration:Anytime ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Margaret Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:info@sbnh.ca URL:www.sbnh.ca ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:27Aug08
ProgramName:TranslationProgram Agency:BurnabyMulticulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: Helpsclientswithtranslationofnonofficialdocuments,communicatingwithgovernmentdepartmentsand otheragencies.CurrentlywecanonlyprovidetranslationservicesinChinese,KoreansandsomeAfrica Languages. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Immigrants,citizensandrefugees RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#forappointment StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: RanaDhatt,Mr Phone:(604)4314131 Local: Fax:NA Email:bmsdirector@uniserve.com URL:www.bbymulticultural.com ProgramLocation: 6255NelsonAvenue Burnaby,BCV5H4T5 LastUpdated:27Jul08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE VolunteerOpportunities
ProgramName:CrossCulturalPeerSupportProgramForImmigrantandRefugee Women(CCPSP) Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)

ProgramDescription: providesmental,physicalandsocialsupporttoimmigrantandrefugeewomenexperiencing challengesduringtheirintegrationprocess; trainsnewcomerwomentobecomepeersupportgroupfacilitators;and, supportsgraduatestogobackintotheircommunitiesanddeliver10weekpeersupportgroupsfor othernewcomerwomenfacingdifficultiesadjustingtotheirnewlivesinCanada.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Candidatesmusthaveanimmigrantand/orrefugeebackgroundandastrongdesiretohelpothersandgive backtotheircommunitiesbyassistingotherimmigrantandrefugeewomenwiththeiradjustmentprocess. Thesuccessfulcandidatesmustbewillingtomakeastrongcommitmenttothetrainingandthefacilitationof thepeersupportgroups. RegistrationInformation: Calltoregister StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AjlinMehmedi Phone:(604)6847498 Local:1267 Fax:(604)6845683 Email:ajlin.mehmedi@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/family_youth/default.htm ProgramLocation: 530DrakeStreet Vancouver,BCV6B2H3 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE VolunteerOpportunities
ProgramName:VolunteerTraining Agency:SouthBurnabyNeighbourhoodHouse
ProgramDescription: Youth(1619)andadultscanreceivevolunteertraininginfourareas:Administrative,WorkingwithYouthand Children,Workingwithmultilingualcommunitieshowtofileincometax.Foradministrativevolunteeringat least3months,23hours/perweekandforcommunityvolunteeringatleast4hours/perdayfor3months commitmentisnecessary.Referenceletterwillbeprovidedafterthevolunteeringperiod. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Youthandadultswhohavestrongcommitmenttohelpotherimmigrants RegistrationInformation: Completeonlineapplicationform CalloremailtheVolunteerCoordinator StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AbdulSalehzai Phone:(604)4310400 Local: Fax:(604)4319499 Email:bol@sbnh.ca URL:http://www/sbnh.ca/join.htm ProgramLocation: 4845ImperialStreet Burnaby,BCV5J1C5 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE RefugeeSpecificServices
ProgramName:StepAheadPilotProgram Agency:MOSAIC,ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC,S.U.C.C.E.S.S,DiverseCity CommunityResourcesSociety,orBurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute

ProgramDescription: StepAheadutilizesmobileteamstoprovideservicesdirectlyinthehomesofmultibarrieredrefugeesand immigrants.Manyrefugeeshavespentlongperiodsidleinrefugeecamps,havebeentraumatizedbywaror torture,orhavecomefromveryruralareasandarenowstrugglingwithdailylifeinWestern,urban environments.Thus,StepAheadistheoutgrowthofthesectorsrecognitionthatnewerrefugees,andmulti barrieredimmigrants,havechallengesforwhichtraditionalsettlementservicesarenotbestsuited. Asapilotproject,StepAheadisdesignedtoservespecificpopulations,incertaingeographicareas.Initially, participantfamilieswillbeidentifiedfromwithinthefiveconsortiumagencies.StepAheadSettlement EnhancementCounselorswillserveatotalof120families,40inVancouver,40inBurnaby/NewWestminster, and40inSurrey.Thespecificlanguagegroupsthatwillbeservedarespeakersof: Dari,Swahili/French,Arabic(primarilyfromSudan),Vietnamese,PwoandSgaw(Karenlanguages)
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Criteriaforinclusioninthispilotincludesuchbarriersas: Extendedstaysinrefugeescamps Largefamilysize Lackofliteracyinnativelanguage Lackofformaleducation Singleparenthouseholds MentalHealthIssues
RegistrationInformation:Referredbythecooperateagencies StartDates/Duration:Ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Mr.MarkLarrivee Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL: ProgramLocation: Provideservicesdirectlyinhomesofclients.Serve40familiesinBurnaby/NewWestminster Office:#17250WillingdonAve Burnaby,B.C.V5C5E9 LastUpdated:08Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE RefugeeSpecificServices
ProgramName:StepAheadPilotProgram Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)
ProgramDescription: StepAheadutilizesmobileteamstoprovideservicesdirectlyinthehomesofmultibarrieredrefugeesand immigrants. Manyrefugeeshavespentlongperiodsidleinrefugeecamps,havebeentraumatizedbywarortorture,or havecomefromveryruralareasandarenowstrugglingwithdailylifeinWestern,urbanenvironments.Thus, StepAheadistheoutgrowthofthesectorsrecognitionthatnewerrefugees,andmultibarrieredimmigrants, havechallengesforwhichtraditionalsettlementservicesarenotbestsuited. Asapilotproject,StepAheadisdesignedtoservespecificpopulations,incertaingeographicareas.Initially, participantfamilieswillbeidentifiedfromwithinthefiveconsortiumagencies.StepAheadSettlement EnhancementCounselorswillserveatotalof120families,40inVancouver,40inBurnaby/NewWestminster, and40inSurrey.Thespecificlanguagegroupsthatwillbeservedarespeakersof: Dari,Swahili/French,Arabic(primarilyfromSudan),Vietnamese,PwoandSgaw(Karenlanguages)
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Criteriaforinclusioninthispilotincludesuchbarriersas: Extendedstaysinrefugeescamps Largefamilysize Lackofliteracyinnativelanguage Lackofformaleducation Singleparenthouseholds MentalHealthIssues
RegistrationInformation: Referredbythecooperateagencies StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.9:00am4:30pmMondaytoFriday ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Mr.MarkLarrizee Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL: ProgramLocation: 2077355CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV3N4Z6 LastUpdated:10Sep08
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE HealthServices
ProgramName:NewCanadianClinic Agency:FraserHealthAuthority
ProgramDescription: Providesmedicalcareandsocialsupportfornewimmigrantsandrefugeeswhosemedicalneedsmaybe complicatedbylanguage,cultural,andknowledgebarriers.Interpretersareprovided.Staffedbyapublic healthnurseandnursepractitioner,withaphysicianbyarrangement. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ServesnewimmigrantsandgovernmentassistedrefugeeswithInterimFederalHealthplanorMSPcoverage, aswellasrefugeeasylumseekerswhomaynothavecoverage.Potentialclientsmusthavebarriersthatmake accessingtheregularmedicalsystemdifficult. RegistrationInformation: Areferralisrequiredfromhealthorsocialserviceproviders.Notawalkinclinic;serviceisbyappointment only. StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.Hoursare8:30amto4:30pmMondaytoFriday. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: KarenRoth Phone:6045285007 Local: Fax:6045224529 Email:6045224529 URL:http://www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/DBs/RedBook/orgPgs/1/14848.html, ProgramLocation: 7423EdmondsStreet Burnaby,BCV3N1B1 LastUpdated:10Sep08

ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:10thStreetMedicentre
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalservice. Dr.Lonchallon(Female)speaksbothFrenchandGerman. Dr.Lonchallonisnottakingnewpatientsasfamilydoctor. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatents RegistrationInformation: Walkin;establishedpatientscanmakeappointment3daysinadvance. StartDates/Duration:Officehour:9:00am5:30pm,MondaytoFriday. Dr.LonchallonworksonTuesdayandThursdayfrom9:00amto2:00pm ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP ContactInformation: NA Phone:(604)5263308 Local: Fax:(604)5262984 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: 7510thStreet NewWestiminster,BCV3M3X4 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:Dr.WangXinYongsOffice
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalserviceasfamilydoctor,acceptsomedropinpatients. Dr.Gu,ShiAn(male)speaksMandarin Dr.Leong,YuenMoi(male)speaksMandarinandCantonese. Dr.Huang,Amy(female)speaksMandarin
Theyaretakingnewclientsasfamilydoctors. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkin,establishedpatientscancallforappointment StartDates/Duration:Officehour:9:00am9:00pmonweekday(MondaytoFriday)and10:00am6:00pm onSaturdayandSunday ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Dr.WangXinYong Phone:(604)4389991 Local: Fax:(604)4389960 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: M374277Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H3Z2 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:KensingtonChildrensWalkinClinic
ProgramDescription: ThechildrensclinicatKensingtonofferswalkincarebyboardcertifiedpediatricians. Servicesoffered: Physicals,prenatalcare,ongoingcare,growthanddevelopmentandimmunizations Secondlanguagespeakingdoctors: Dr.LiWei(Female),Mandarin
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allchildrenunder18yeasold RegistrationInformation: Noappointmentisnecessary. Severalofourpediatriciansacceptappointments.SincepediatriciansareconsideredspecialistsbytheMedical ServicesPlan,areferralfromafamilydoctorisrequiredinordertobookanappointment. StartDates/Duration:Thehoursoftheclinicare10am9pmweekdaysand2pm8pmweekendsand holidays. ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Jeremy Phone:(604)2999769 Local: Fax:(604)2999772 Email: URL:http://www.kensingtonmedicalclinic.com/contact/ ProgramLocation: 6548HastingsSt Burnaby,BCV5B1S2 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:KensingtonMedicalClinic
ProgramDescription: KensingtonMedicalClinicprovidesFamilyPracticeandDropinClinic. DropinClinicservicesincludetreatmentofacuteproblemsaswellasprovidingongoingcare,treatmentof minorlumpsandbumps,warttreatmentandsuturing.TheclinicacceptsWCBandICBCclaims. FamilyPracticeservicesacceptingnewpatientsbyappointment.Servicesinclude Physicals Paptests Prenatalcare Ongoingcare GrowthandDevelopment Immunizations
Secondlanguagespeakingdoctor: Dr.LiWei(Female),Mandarin
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkin:thefamilypracticeallowspatientstobookappointmentswiththeirfamilydoctors. StartDates/Duration:Thehoursoftheclinicare8am9pm,364daysayear. ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Jeremy Phone:(604)2999769 Local: Fax:(604)2999772 Email:NA URL:http://www.kensingtonmedicalclinic.com/theclinic/walkin/ ProgramLocation: 6548HastingsSt Burnaby,BCV5B1S2 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:MetrotownMedicalClinic
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalservice.Nospecialist. Dr.Wang,Clayton(male)speaksMandarinandCantoneseandworksonflexibleschedule.Patients needtocallcontact#toconfirmschedule.Dr.Wangistakingnewclientsasfamilydoctor. Dr.Ladhani(male)speaksPunjabi
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Notadropinclinic.Callcontact#tomakeappointment StartDates/Duration:Officehour:9:00am5:00pmonweekday(MondaytoFriday) ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP ContactInformation: Helen(receptionist) Phone:(604)4514100 Local: Fax:(604)4514101 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: Suite201,6411NelsonAve Burnaby,BCV5H4H3 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:BurnabyRoyalOakClinic
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalservice. Dr.TimothyFoggin(Male);Secondlanguage:Mandarin Dr.FelipeCisternas(Male);Secondlanguage:Punjab
Bothdoctorsworkonflexiblescheduleandarenottakingnewclientsasfamilydoctor. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkin,callcontact#orvisitwebsitetoconfirmdoctorsschedule StartDates/Duration:Walkinofficehour:3:00pm8:pmonweekday(MondaytoFriday),9am3pmon Saturdays ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: DoreneZibin Phone:(604)4331703 Local: Fax:(604)4826102 Email: URL:http://www.6440royaloak.com/ ProgramLocation: 204&102B6440RoyalOakAve Burnaby,BCV5H3P2 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:StationSquareMedicalClinic
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalservice.Nospecialist Dr.SheuspeaksCantonese Dr.TanspeaksMandarin
CantoneseandMandarinspeakingdoctorsonlyworkonweekdays.Doctorsmaytakenewclientsasfamily doctorafterfirstvisit. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkin,establishedpatientscanmakeappointment StartDates/Duration:Officehour:9:00pm9:00pmonweekday(MondaytoFriday),9am6pmon Saturdays,1:00pm5:00pm ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Sophie Phone:(604)4388288 Local: Fax:(604)4388289 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: Suite146,6200McKayAve Burnaby,BCV5H4L7 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:WelcomeWalkinMedicalClinic
ProgramDescription: Providegeneralmedicalservice.Nodoctoristakingnewpatientasfamilydoctor. Secondlanguagespeakingdoctors: Dr.Rakhra(male),Punjabi Dr.Parhar(male),Punjabi Dr.Najji(female),Punjabi Dr.Samarro(male),Punjabi Dr.Patkar(male),Punjabi
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkin,ormakeappointment3daysinadvance StartDates/Duration:Officehour:7daysaweek,8:00am8:00pm ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Corima Phone:(604)5268905 Local: Fax:(604)5271304 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: #10578856thStreet Burnaby,BCV3N3N4 LastUpdated:27Sep08
ProgramName:MedicalDropinClinics Agency:ColumbiaFamilyPractice&WalkInMedicalClinic
ProgramDescription: Providesgeneralmedicalserviceasfamilydoctors,acceptdropinpatients. Secondlanguagespeakingdoctors: Dr.GeorgeKljajic,Serbian Dr.Beaunieu,French Dr.FarralezLyn,Philippine Dr.StephenWu,Mandarin
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpatients RegistrationInformation: Walkinormakeappointment3daysinadvance StartDates/Duration:Officehour:9:00am7:00pmonweekday(MondaytoFriday)and10:00am4:00pm onSaturday ProgramFee:FreeforservicescoveredbyMSP. ContactInformation: Phone:(604)5227363 Local: Fax:(604)5232081 Email:NA URL:NA ProgramLocation: 107301ColumbiaStreetEast NewWestminster,BCV3L3W5 LastUpdated:27Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
BSD#41SWISWORKERCOMMUNITYRESOURCE Associations
Agency:ScandinavianCommunityCentreSociety
ProgramDescription: ProvidelanguageclassesandotherprogramsforScandinaviansaswellascommunityinformationfor newcomers.Thesocietyhasaprivatelibrarywithawideselectionofbooks,videos,musicandmagazinesin allScandinavianlanguages.Membersarefreetoborrow.Memberscanalsorentthehall,roomandfacilities forevents. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyone RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:Individualmembership$15$25,familymembership$40,pluscoursefee.Callcontact#forthe detailcoursefee. ContactInformation: SonjaBusch Phone:(604)2942777 Local: Fax:(604)2945932 Email:info@scandinaviancentre.org URL:www.scandinaviancentre.org ProgramLocation: 6540ThomasStreet Burnaby,BCV5B4P9 LastUpdated:18Jun08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:ArmenianCulturalAssociationofBritishColumbia
ProgramDescription: TheArmenianCulturalAssociationofBritishColumbiaisanonprofitorganizationthatstrivestopreserveand promotetheheritageandthecontemporarycultureoftheArmenianpeopleandtofosterthedissemination ofawiderappreciationofArmenianhistory,traditionsandvalues. TheactivitiesoftheAssociationhaveencompassedawidearrayofinitiatives;namely:Armenianschool; Soccer,volleyballandbasketballleagues;LecturesonArmenianpoets,painters,musiciansandothertopicsof interest;Concerts,dinnerdances,picnics;Theatre,dance,choir,multiculturalfestivals;MothersDay,Fathers Day,Anniversarycelebrations ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Anyone RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#,fillinapplicationforms. StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:$25peryear ContactInformation: Phone:(604)2983368 Local: Fax:(604)7388048 Email:info@acabc.ca URL:http://www.acabc.ca/ ProgramLocation: P.O.Box2956349WestGeorgiaStreet Vancouver,BCV6B3X4 LastUpdated:09Oct08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:BarbadosCulturalAssociation
ProgramDescription: TheBarbadosCulturalAssociationofBC(theBCABC)wasformedwhenlikemindedexpatriatesofBarbados addressedtheabsenceofaformalforumfortheexchangeofculturalideasamongthemselves,andwith otherswhoshareaninterestintheculturalaffairsofBarbadians. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: N/A RegistrationInformation: GeneralMeetingsareheldthe2ndMondaynightofeachmonthat7:30pm@6077Kingsway,Burnaby,BC. StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$15peryearforstudents/$25forsingles ContactInformation: EricDrayton Phone:(604)2758617 Local: Fax:(888)2534190 Email:info@barbadosbcassoc.com URL:http://www.barbadosbcassoc.com/ ProgramLocation: P.O.Box33504 Surrey,BCV3T5R5 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:BCMuslimAssociation
ProgramDescription: TheB.C.MuslimAssociationwithitssevenregionalbranchesandsixchaptershasundertakenthe responsibilityofdevelopingandmaintainingreligious,culturalandeducationalfacilitiesforourpresent communityandfuturegenerations.TheB.C.MuslimAssociationalsooperatestheB.C.MuslimSchooland SurreyMuslimSchoolencompassinganelementaryandsecondaryschool. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: OurmembersarethefirstandsecondgenerationMuslimsimmigrantsfromAfrica,Arabcountries,Asia, Bosnia,Fiji,India,Pakistan,Turkey. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:$25peryear ContactInformation: BCMABurnabyBranch Phone:(604)5244499 Local: Fax:(604)2449750 Email:info@bcmaburnaby.org URL:www.thebcma.com ProgramLocation: 5060CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV5E3N2 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:CanadianJewishCongress
ProgramDescription: CanadianJewishCongressworkstofosteraCanadawhereJews,aspartofthemulticulturalfabricofthis country,liveinandcontributetoanenvironmentofopportunityandmutualrespect. CJCfulfilsthismissionthroughitsmandate: Proactivedefenseofthesecurity,statusandrightsofthecommunity; SeekingthesupportofgovernmentsonarangeofpolicyissuesidentifiedbyJewishFederationsin Canada;and PromotionofthevaluesoftheCharterofRightsandFreedomsinCanadaandhumanrightsathome andabroad Antiracism/AntiSemitismeducationalprogramstowardselementaryschools
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Willreferascallsdictate,butmandateisnotinareaofnewcomers/immigration RegistrationInformation: StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:N/AOperatesfromtrusts&donations ContactInformation: Phone:(604)6224240 Local: Fax:(604)6224244 Email:cjcpr@cjc.ca URL:http://www.cjc.ca ProgramLocation: Suite801166AlberniStreet Vancouver,BCV6E3Z3 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:CroatianCulturalCentre
ProgramDescription: TheCroatianCulturalCentreweofferawidevarietyofchoicesfromfullservicecateringwithaverydiverse menuandeventheoptionofexclusivetuxedoservice.Theyprovideachoiceofsevenhalls/meetingrooms. Weddings,Banquets,Dances,Conventions,Concerts,Meetings,TradeShowsorprivatefunctionstheCentre canaccommodateawidevarietyoffunctions.TheCroatianCulturalCentreisamultipurposefacilityfor specialoccasions.TheCentreprovidescommunitycontactinformationasappropriatetoneedsofindividuals andorganizevariousevents/celebrationsthroughouttheyear. Implementingnewprogramforimmigrants;stillinplanningphase. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Nospecificcriteria RegistrationInformation: NA StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:N/A ContactInformation: JulianaJapuncic Phone:(604)8790154 Local: Fax:(604)8792308 Email:croatiancnab@telus.net URL:www.croatiancentre.com ProgramLocation: 3250CommercialDrive Vancouver,BCV5N4E4 LastUpdated:09Oct08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:EthiopianCommunityCentreofBC
ProgramDescription: Nonprofitorganizationwhichattemptstoaddressissuesrelatedtoresettlement,integrationand developmentofheritageimportanttoEthiopianslivinginBritishColumbia. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Ethiopianorigin RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$10/monthor$120/year ContactInformation: ZewduGossa Phone:(604)6051102 Local: Fax:(604)7089755 Email:info@vancouverethiopia.com URL:www.vancouverethiopia.com ProgramLocation: #910239EastGeorgiaStreet Vancouver,BCV6A4J7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:FijiCanadaAssociation
ProgramDescription: Associationsoughttoencouragefriendships;topromoteandsponsorcultural,socialandsportingactivitiesfor allages;toprovideassistancetobusinessandprofessionals;and,toraisefundstoservecommunityneeds. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: N/A RegistrationInformation: NA StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$20perpersonperyear ContactInformation: ShreeChandra Phone:(604)2998887 Local: Fax:(604)6265264 Email:sdchandra@fijicanada.ca URL:www.fijicanada.ca ProgramLocation: 1791DouglasRoad Burnaby,BCV5C5A5 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:GhanaCanadaAssociationofB.C.
ProgramDescription: Offersomematerialsupport Counsellingservices Refertoappropriateservices/establishedagenciesintown ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Individualmustsubscribetoconstitution RegistrationInformation: Formsavailableonline(websitecurrentlybeingupgraded) StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$40perfamily$20perindividualperyear ContactInformation: Dr.CharlesQuistAdade Phone:(604)5992254 Local: Fax: Email: URL:www.ghanaiansinbc.org ProgramLocation: Nooffice LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:HispanicCommunityCentreofBC
ProgramDescription: AnonprofitorganizationthatwascreatedtoassistSpanishspeakingimmigrantsandrefugeesinadaptingand integratingintoCanadianSociety. ServicesOffered: SisterFamilies:attemptstogatherfamiliesalreadysettledinCanadaandwillingtohelpanotherfamilyor individualintheprocessofimmersionintoCanadiansociety. LegalClinic:LegaladvicetwoTuesdays/monthbyappointmentservedbyvolunteerlawyers. Employment:informationtonewcomersbymeansofreferraltoemploymentortrainingprograms. Interpretationservices:TheHispanicCommunityCentreofferstranslationandinterpretingservicesforthose whorequireiteitherforpersonalorlegalreasons. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Spanishspeakingbackground RegistrationInformation: Encouragedtosetupappointmentsastherelimitedvolunteersandhoursavailable StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:$20perpersonor$25perfamily ContactInformation: SusannaAguirra Phone:(604)8724431 Local: Fax:(604)8724448 Email:Hispanic@vcn.bc.ca URL:http://www.vcn.bc.ca/hispanic ProgramLocation: 4824CommercialStreet Vancouver,BCV5N4H1 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:JapaneseCanadianCitizensAssociation
ProgramDescription: ReferralstoJapaneseImmigrantCommitteeforappropriateservices Noregularprogram ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Japaneseoriginal RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ordropin StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$35peryearor$25peryearforseniors ContactInformation: Phone:(604)7775222 Local: Fax:(604)7775223 Email:gvjcca@shaw.ca URL:http://jccabulletingeppo.ca ProgramLocation: 2006688SouthOaksCrescent Burnaby,BCV5E4M7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:(TonariGumi)JapaneseCommunityVolunteersAssociation
ProgramDescription: TonariGumioffersawidevarietyofeducational,culturalandseniorsbasedprograms. Toassistnewcomers,TonariGumicurrentlyoffersimmigrantsettlementandcounsellingservicesandexpects thattheneedfortheseserviceswillcontinuetogrowinthecomingyears. Plannedactivitiescalendar(ESL,FamilyDropins,Osteofit,Seniorsworkshops,etc.) ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Japaneseorigin RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:MondayFriday,9am5pm ProgramFee:$30peryear,$20for6months,$15for3months ContactInformation: Ms.JunkoTakashimaorMr.JojiKunajai Phone:(604)6872172 Local: Fax:(604)6872168 Email:jcva_info@bellnet.ca URL:http://www.jcva.bc.ca ProgramLocation: 511EastBroadway Vancouver,BCV5T1X4 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:JewishFoundationofGreaterVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheFederationofGreaterVancouvercontributestothecontinuityoftheJewishpeople,enhancesthequality oflifeandparticipatesinthebuildingofastrongJewishcommunitylocally,inIsraelandthroughouttheworld. TheFederationiscommittedtotheprinciplesofKlalIsrael(thecollectiveunityoftheJewishpeople)and tzedakah(theobligationtocareforoneanother)andtikuumolam(repairtheworld). CaringforourmostvulnerableisattheheartofCommunityAffairs.Tothatend,wesupportvitalprograms andservicesprovidedbyourconstituentagenciestoensurethatneedsaremet,reachingouttotheelderly,to childrenandadultswithspecialneedsandtothosefacingpovertyandhunger.Weprovideessentialfunding sothatsomanymembersofourworldwideJewishfamilyhaveshelter,dignityandhope. Carryingonthetraditiontoensureourheritageispassedontoourchildrenandgrandchildrenandtoprovide opportunitiesforlifelonglearningwithinaJewishcontext.WepromoteandadvanceJewisheducationby providingfundingfordayandsupplementaryeducationprogramsandofferingprofessionaldevelopment opportunitiesforthoseinvolvedinbothformalandinformallearning. NewimmigrantsreferredtoShalomBC ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: RegistrationInformation: StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Charitableorganizationnomembership ContactInformation: Phone:(604)2575100 Local: Fax:(604)2575110 Email:info@jewishvancouver.com URL:http://www.jfgv.com ProgramLocation: 200950West41stAvenue Vancouver,BCV5Z2N7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:KoreanSociety
ProgramDescription: Providebasicsettlementservices AssistwithapplyingforMSP,Healthbenefits AssistwithESL
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ordropin StartDates/Duration:Weekdaysfrom9a.m.to5p.m. ProgramFee:membership$10/year ContactInformation: HubertChoi Phone:(604)2553739(604)7262897 Local: Fax:(604)2553443 Email:koreanbc@hotmail.com URL:www.koreanbc.ca ProgramLocation: 1320EHastingsStreet Vancouver,BCV5L1S3 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:LowerMainlandBengaliCulturalSocietyofBritishColumbia
ProgramDescription: Nospecificprograms Informallyassistnewcomers BengaliLanguageclasseveryotherSundayforschoolagechildren(512) 45eventsperyear(picnics/sports/culturalactivities) ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Bengalioriginal RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:annual$80perfamily,$40forsingleparent ContactInformation: AnjanaMoitra Phone:(604)9373965 Local: Fax: Email:president@lmbcs.org URL:www.lmbcs.org ProgramLocation: 617DraycottStreet Coquitlam,BCV3J6M5 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:MalaysiaSingaporeBruneiCulturalAssociation
ProgramDescription: 1)ToadvancecordialrelationsandtopromoteunityandunderstandingbetweenMalaysians,Singaporeans andBruneianslivinginCanada,andotherCanadians. 2)Toofferprogramsandfacilitiesforeducational,culturalandathleticactivities,includingtheestablishment ofacommunitycentrefortheuseofmembersandvisitingMalaysians,SingaporeansandBruneians. 3)ToassistMalaysians,SingaporeansandBruneiansintimesofdistressandemergencies,andtosupport worthwhilecharitableundertakingsinCanada,Malaysia,SingaporeandBrunei. 4)Tocooperatewithinternationalandinterculturalgroupsinprogramsandactionsdesignedforthe enrichmentofCanadianculture,andadvancementoftheconceptofmulticulturism. 5)TopreserveandmaintaintheculturalheritageofMalaysians,SingaporeansandBruneians.OurFirstEvent ThefirstChineseNewYearDinnerandDancewasin1977withabout150attendantsattheCanyonGarden RestaurantinNorthVancouver. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Students/youthwelcome Variousculturaleventsthroughouttheyear Nonprofit/nonpolitcalorganization RegistrationInformation: Membershipfeesallowuseofclubhouse StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:Annual,$20/Single,$30/Family,$20/Senior ContactInformation: JohnTing Phone:(604)3770213 Local: Fax: Email:msbcacentre@gmail.com URL:http://www.msbca.com ProgramLocation: Unit2382680ShellRoad Richmond,BCV6X4C9 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:NationalCongressofBlackWomenFoundation
ProgramDescription: Facilitates,develops,implements,andpromotesactivitiessuchasfundraising,research,andeducational programsthatfostertheadvancementandeducationofBlackwomen.Providesfundingthroughscholarships, bursaries,andothermeanstoneedystudentspursuinghighereducation.Nationalnonprofitorganizationand registeredcharity.Servesthelowermainland. FocusingonEducation,informationaboutHIVandAIDS,referralstootherorganizationsasrequired. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Women18yearsorolder Somemen RegistrationInformation: Walkin95MondaythroughFriday StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Membershipfeecurrentlybeingrevised ContactInformation: Phone:(604)6050124 Local: Fax:(604)6050171 Email:natbwf@telus.net URL:www.nationalcongressofblackwomenfoundation.org ProgramLocation: 2085066Kingsway Burnaby,BCV5H2E7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:PakistanCanadaAssociationofBC
ProgramDescription: OuroverridingmandateistocelebratebeingPakistaniatthesametimebeingapositiveforceinCanadian society. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Pakistaniorigin RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#,nooffice StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:$5.00peryearforeachcategoryofmembership ContactInformation: FarrukhAlam Phone:(778)2290103 Local: Fax:(604)2762480 Email:info@pakcan.com URL:http://www.pakcan.com ProgramLocation: P.O.Box47002,Unit19555West12thAve. Vancouver,BCV5Z4L6 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:PhilippineWomenCentreofBC
ProgramDescription: ThePhilippineWomenCentreofBC(PWCofBC)workstoaddresstheissuesofFilipinowomenandtheir familiesfromacomprehensiveandcommunitybasedperspective.AstheonlycentreforwomenofPhilippine ancestryinBC,thePWCofBCaimstoempowerFilipinowomentounderstandtherootsofthebarriersthey faceasmigrants,immigrants,womenofcolour,andlowincomeearners,andtocollectivelyasserttheir strugglefortheirrightsandwelfaretowardstheattainmentofequality,peaceanddevelopment. ThePWCofBChasdevelopedaserviceprogramdedicatedtothegenuineempowermentandsocialjusticeof Filipinowomen: Services,InformationandReferrals VolunteerProgram CommunityEconomicDevelopment(CED)/ResourceDevelopmentProgram YouthProgram Empowerment,capacitybuildingandskillstraining
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: WomenofPhilippineancestryinBC RegistrationInformation: Womencontactcentreandareprovidedwithclientintaketorefertoappropriateresourcesasnecessary. StartDates/Duration:Nosetregularprograms.Offeredasneeded. ProgramFee:$20peryear ContactInformation: MayFarralen Phone:(604)2151103 Local: Fax:(604)2151905 Email:pwc@kalayaancentre.net URL:http://kalayaancentre.net/pwcofbc ProgramLocation: 451PowellStreet Burnaby,BCV6A1G7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:ShalomBC
ProgramDescription: Tobethecentralinformation,referralandwelcomeserviceoftheBritishColumbiaJewishCommunity ToprovideuptodateinformationaboutJewishresourcesandactivitiesavailabletoallJewishpeoplewholive inandvisitVancouverandtheLowerMainlandarea TogivespecialemphasistohelpingnewcomerstobecomefamiliarandcomfortablewiththeBritishColumbia Jewishcommunity TodocumentandreportunmetneedsofthecommunityforthebenefitoftheSocialPlanningcommitteeof theJewishFederationtomoreeffectivelyplanformajorservicegaps. VolunteeropportunitiesinJewishCommunity ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Landedimmigrants RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ordropin StartDates/Duration:Officehours:MondayThursday:9:30a.m.4p.m.,Friday,9:30a.m.3p.m. ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: JudyStern Phone:(604)2575111 Local:238 Fax:(604)2575119 Email:info@shalombc.ca URL:http://www.shalombc.org/ ProgramLocation: 950West41stAvenue Vancouver,BCV5Z2N7 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:TaiwaneseCanadianCulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: Providesvarioussettlementservicestohelpnewcomersenjoyasmoothtransitioninthisnewlandtheyhave chosenandplaysanimportantroleinintroducingTaiwaneseculturetotheCanadianpublicthroughlarge scaleannualevents,suchasTaiwaneseCulturalFestival&LunarNewYearinTaiwanExhibition,Taiwanese FolkArtTentattheVancouverInternationalChildren'sFestivalandothermulticulturalactivities. Englishreadingclassesmonthly. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ormailapplicationformtotheoffice StartDates/Duration:weekdaysfrom9a.m.to5p.m. ProgramFee:$30perfamilyperyear ContactInformation: PeterHuang Phone:(604)2670901 Local: Fax:(604)2670903 Email:peter.huang@tccs.ca URL:http://www.tccs.ca/ ProgramLocation: 8853SelkirkStreet Vancouver,BCV6P4J6 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:TheItalianCulturalCentreSociety
ProgramDescription: TheaimoftheItalianCulturalCentreSocietyinVancouveristopromoteItalianculture,values,andheritage andsharetheseexperienceswithothercommunities. Provides: Culturalandartisticactivities Traditionalactivities Socialactivities Recreationalactivities Sportsactivities
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Opentoeveryone RegistrationInformation: Registrationonlineoroverphone StartDates/Duration: MondaytoFriday9:00amto8:00pm Saturday9:00amto4:00pm SundayClosed ProgramFee:$25GeneralMembership ContactInformation: Phone:(604)4303337 Local: Fax:(604)4303331 Email:info@italianculturalcentre.ca URL:http://www.italianculturalcentre.ca ProgramLocation: 3075SlocanStreet Vancouver,BCV5M3E4 LastUpdated:09Aug08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:BrazilianCommunityAssociation
ProgramDescription: PromotesBrazilianCulture RunsPortugueselanguageschool Organizeseventseveryyear
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Brazilianorigin RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Karine Phone:(604)4199420 Local: Fax: Email:bca@hotmail.com URL:http://www.braziliansinbc.ca/institucional.html ProgramLocation: 3110BoundaryRoad,2ndfloor Burnaby,V5M4A2 LastUpdated:11Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:ChineseCulturalCentreofGreatVancouver
ProgramDescription: TheChineseCulturalCentre(CCC)ofGreatVancouverwasfoundedin1973withthesupportofthe governmentandof53communityorganizationsalongwiththatofmanyenthusiasticindividuals.InApril1974, CCCwasdulyconstitutedandregisteredwiththeProvincialandFederalgovernmentsasanonprofit, charitableorganization. ThemissionofChineseCulturalCentreofGreatVancouveristosetastandardofintegrityandexcellence.Itis arolethatwillbeoneofactiveleadershipinordertopromoteandfosterChinesecultureinaninspirational andrelevantmanner. TheChineseCulturalCentreofGreatVancouverprovidesvariousservicesforChineseimmigrantsand refugees.Inaddition,theCCCMuseum&Archives,withitsongoingandpermanentartexhibits,library,and conferencehall,isopentothepublic. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Allpeople RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:TuesdayWednesday:9am9pm,ThursdaySunday:9am5:30pm, ProgramFee:membershipfee:youthmember$5/year,individualmember$15/year,seniormember $10/year,familymember$30/year ContactInformation: Phone:(604)6588850 Local: Fax:(604)6876260 Email:cccvan@intergate.bc.ca URL:www.cccvan.com ProgramLocation: 50EastPenderStreet Vancouver,BCV6A3V6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:CambodianCommunityofVancouver
ProgramDescription: Notanactiveassociation.Currentlyonlytheretiredfounderprovidesbasicvolunteerservices. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: NA StartDates/Duration:NA ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: PhangsyNou Phone:(604)4609141 Local: Fax:(604)4609141 Email:phangsynou@hotmail.com URL: ProgramLocation: NoOffice LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:BritishColumbiaOrganizationofCaribbeanCulturalAssociations
ProgramDescription: Nospecificprograms.InformallyassistsnewcomersfromtheCaribbean. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Caribbeanimmigrants,theirspousesanddependants. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:N/A. ProgramFee:membershipfee:$30/year ContactInformation: DonnisVanloo Phone:(604)5895824 Local: Fax:NA Email:donnisv@hotmail.com URL:NA ProgramLocation: Nooffice 1563597Avenue Surrey,BCV4N2T4 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:ChineseBenevolentAssociationofCanada(CBA)
ProgramDescription: Anonprofitorganizationthatwasestablishedtopromoteandsponsornonpoliticalactivitiesforthebenefit ofChinese,theirspousesanddescendantsinCanadaandtofosterandperpetuatetheChinesecultureand language. TheCBAhasworkeddiligentlytopromoteequalityforChineseCanadiansandtofosterbetterunderstanding withothercommunitygroups.Theircommunityinvolvementincludesthecreationofanaffiliatednonprofit societytoprovidelowcosthousingandfrequentfundraisingcampaignstoassistthevictimsofnatural disastersinCanadaandChina.Morerecently,theCBAhasbecometheorganizerformanysocialandmulti culturalprojectsincludingpopularannualeventssuchastheSpringFestival(ChineseNewYear)Paradeand theCanadaDayCelebration. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Chineseimmigrants/refugees,theirspousesanddescendants RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: JamesKwan Phone:(604)6881732 Local: Fax:(604)6899773 Email:info@CBAVancouver.ca URL:NA ProgramLocation: 537MainStreet Vancouver,BCV6A2Y1 LastUpdated:11Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:EstonianLeagueoftheWestCoast
ProgramDescription: Nodescriptionavailable. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: RegistrationInformation: StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: AlarSuurkask Phone:(604)2245901 Local: Fax:(604)5420240 Email:vellop@istar.ca URL:www.esto.bc.caorwww.vewbc.com ProgramLocation: 6520OakStreet Vancouver,BCV6P3Z2 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:LaFdrationdesFrancophonesdelaColombieBritannique
ProgramDescription: LaFdrationdesfrancophonesdelaColombieBritannique(FFCB),createdin1945,istheumbrella organizationfortheFrancophonecommunitiesinBritishColumbiawhichincludesapproximately40 Francophonememberassociations. TheFFCBfacilitatesdialogueamongitsmembersandprovidessupportanddevelopmentservicesintheareas ofcommunications,culture,education,economicdevelopment,youth,andcommunityaction. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Francophone RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:MondayFriday:8:30am12pm&1pm4pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Phone:(604)7321420 Local: Fax:(604)7323236 Email:ffcb@ffcb.bc.ca URL:www.ffcb.bc.ca. ProgramLocation: 1575West7thAvenue Vancouver,BCV6J1S1 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:LeCentreCulturelFrancophonedeVancouver
ProgramDescription: PromotesFrenchculturethroughculturalandcommunityorientedactivitiessuchasconcerts,dances, festivals,dinners,conferences,andasummerdaycampforchildrenagessixto12.AlsooffersFrench languageandeducationalresourcessuchasalibraryandvideolibrary,andFrenchclassesforadultsand children. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Francophone RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ordropin StartDates/Duration: MondaytoThursday:9a.m.to9p.m. Friday:9:30a.m.to5:30p.m. Saturday:10a.m.to4p.m. LeCentreisclosedonSundayandStat.Holidays ProgramFee:membershipfeefrom$5to$200.Searchmembershipfeedetailsat: http://www.lecentreculturel.com/e/e_member.htm ContactInformation: PierreRivard Phone:(604)7369806 Local: Fax:(604)7364661 Email:info@lecentreculturel.com URL:www.lecentreculturel.com ProgramLocation: 1551West7thAvenue Vancouver,BCV6J1S1 LastUpdated:08Oct08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:VancouverFinlandiaClub
ProgramDescription: VancouverFinlandiaClubisa500memberculturalorganizationprovidingsomefundingandknowhowfor variousongoingculturalprogramsaswellasspecialeventssuchasScandinavianMidsummerFestivaland FinnishGrandFest. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: RonEricson Phone:(604)3279595 Local: Fax: Email: URL:http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vfc/ ProgramLocation: 6540ThomasStreet Burnaby,BCV5B4P9 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:KurdishCanadianInformationCentre
ProgramDescription: KurdishCanadianCongress(KCC)representsKurdishCanadiansfromallpartsofKurdistanlivinginGreater Vancouver.KCC'sservicesarenotlimitedandcanprovidemanyservicessuchastranslation,helpimmigrants settlebyfindingplacestolive,introducingthemtootherKurdishpeopleinGreaterVancouver,andother neededservices.KCCwilltryitsbesttomakesurethatnewimmigrantsaresettledintherenewlivesandnew culture. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Kurdishlanguagespeakingimmigrantsandrefugees RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:NA ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: MaharSuleyman Phone:(778)8632621or(778)2277108 Local: Fax:NA Email:admin@kccbc.org URL:www.kccbc.org ProgramLocation: Nooffice LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:NepalCulturalSocietyofBC
ProgramDescription: NepalCulturalSocietyofBChasdonearemarkablejobinhelpingmembersintegratewiththeCanadian societywhilecultivatingasenseofNepaliness.Thesocietyrunsinteractionforumsandsummerlanguage classesandatthesametimecelebratesDashainandotherculturaleventsonatimelybasis. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Nepalorigin RegistrationInformation: Membershipfor1year Family:$25.00;Individual:$15.00;StudentFullTimewithValidID:$7.00 StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Membershipfee ContactInformation: SureshBhatta Phone:(604)6859381 Local: Fax: Email:ncsbc@vcn.bc.ca URL:http://www.ncsbc.org/ ProgramLocation: 1359888thAvenue P.O.Box16547 SurreyBCV3W2P5 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:PolishCommunityCentre
ProgramDescription: ThePolishCommunityCenteroffersasettingforspecialoccasions,includingbanquets,weddings,trade shows,corporatemeetings. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Polishorigin RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#ordropin StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Callcontact#orvisitwebsiteforinformationaboutactivitiesfee. ContactInformation: LudwikTokarczuk Phone:(604)8748620 Local: Fax: Email:dlatok@shaw.ca,orpfzs@telus.net URL:http://www.polishcommunitycentre.com/imprezy.html ProgramLocation: 4015FraserStreet Vancouver,BCV5V4E6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:CanadianPolishCongress(C.P.C.)BCBranch
ProgramDescription: TheCanadianPolishCongress(CPC)isanumbrellaorganizationestablishedbyPolishCanadianstocoordinate theactivitiesandtoarticulatetheconcernsoftheCanadianPolishcommunityonpublicpolicyissues.Oneof itsrelatedaimsistopromotePolishculture,language,traditionandknowledgeofPolishhistoryinCanada. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: PolishCanadiancitizens RegistrationInformation: StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee: ContactInformation: DanutaTokarczuk Phone:(604)8748620 Local: Fax: Email:pfzs@telus.netordlatok@shaw.ca URL:http://britishcolumbia.kpk.org/ ProgramLocation: 4017FraserStreet Vancouver,BCV5V4E6 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:PortugueseBenevolentSociety
ProgramDescription: ThepurposeofthePortugueseBenevolentSocietyis: Tosupportindividualorganizations,clubsorassociationsadvancingissuesaffectingPortuguese CanadiansandtheirdescendentsinCanada Toadvance,promoteandrevitalizePortugueseculture,educationandheritageinCanadaby supporting,presentingandproducinghighcaliberevents TopromoteandcommunicatePortugueseCanadiansconcernsatalllevelsofgovernment Todoallsuchotherthingsasareincidentalandancillarytotheattainmentoftheforegoingpurposes
ThePortugueseCentreishostingPortugueselanguageclassesforprivateandcorporate.Thecenteralso providestranslationservicestocompaniesorindividuals. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: PortugueseCanadians("Lusophones"),theirdescendentsandfriends RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:ongoing ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: TerryCosta Phone:(604)6845876 Local: Fax: Email:pbs@lusitania.ca URL:www.portuguesebenevolentsociety.com ProgramLocation: 6231424CommercialDrive Vancouver,BCV5L5G3 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:VancouverSingaporeClub
ProgramDescription: ObjectivesoftheVancouverSingaporeClub Topromoteopportunitiesformemberstomeetsociallyandorganizeculturalandrecreational activities. b) Toserveasaninformalsourceofinformationandadviseondoingbusiness,workingandlivingin VancouvertomembersandnewlyarrivedSingaporeans c) ToorganizeinformalmeetingsandexchangeofviewswitheminentSingaporeansvisitingVancouver onsubjectsofgeneralinterest. d) Tocarryoutsuchotheractivitieswhichpromotethegeneralwelfareandinterestsofthemembers andtheClubasdeterminedbytheExecutiveCommitteeinamannerwhichisconsistentwiththe objectivesstatedabove. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ApplicantsforGeneralMembersmustbe18yearsandabove,visitingorresidinginCanada,including Canadians,Singaporeans,exSingaporeansoranyNationalitywithaninterestininteractingandpromotingthe Singaporecultureandvaluesandmustbeproposedandsecondedbymembersofgoodstanding. RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:GeneralMember(forIndividual&Spouse)$25.00peryear;LifeMember(forIndividual& Spouse)$250.00onetimepayment;CorporateMember(forCompanies&allLegalEntities)$180.00peryear; StudentMember(forstudentsinfulltimestudies)$10.00peryear ContactInformation: Phone:(604)7622588,(604)9426966 Local: Fax: Email: URL:http://singaporeclub.ca/current_officials.php ProgramLocation: 1476LansdowneDrive Coquitlam,BCV3E2S8 LastUpdated:08Sep08 a)
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:SwedishCulturalSociety
ProgramDescription: PreservesthetraditionalculturesofSweden,art,music,danceandkeepsupwiththeemerging cultures. PromotestheunderstandingofSwedishcommunitiesandculturesinCanada; AffiliateswithSweden,promotingunderstandingofCanadianamongSwedes; PreservestheSwedishlanguageamongCanadiansofSwedishdescent;and Giveslecturesbyculturallylinkedpeople,outstandingintheirfields.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orapplyonline StartDates/Duration: ProgramFee:Individualmember$20,Familymembership$25 ContactInformation: MonicaOlofsson Phone:(604)9876086 Local: Fax: Email:monicaolofsson@shaw.ca URL:http://www.swedishculturalsociety.ca/ ProgramLocation: Nooffice LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:AssociationofUnitedUkrainianCanadians
ProgramDescription: Promotessocial,culturalandUkrainianreligiouspracticesinCanada. Providesdancingandoperaclassesforchildrenandadults.
ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: NA RegistrationInformation: Dropinduringofficehours StartDates/Duration: MondayWednesday,7pm9pm Saturday:9am2pm Sunday:2pm9pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: JoanKowalewich Phone:(604)2543436 Local: Fax:(604)2543436 Email:auucvancouver@telus.net URL: ProgramLocation: 805EastPenderStreet Vancouver,BCV6A1V9 LastUpdated:08Sep08
Ethnic&Cultural
Agency:IsmailiCouncilofBC
ProgramDescription: ProvidesservicesandactivitiesforIsamailisonly. ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria:
Ismailis
RegistrationInformation: Callcontact# StartDates/Duration:weekdayfrom9amto5pm ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation: Sharnazm Phone:(604)4384010 Local:636 Fax: Email:shainazm@ijkc.com URL: ProgramLocation: 4010CanadaWay Burnaby,BCV5G1G8 LastUpdated:08Sep08

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Developedfor: TheBurnabySchoolDistrictsSettlementWorkersinSchoolsProgram Developedby: PacificEmployment&EducationResources October15,2008

FacilitatedResourceCentre Company&professionalassociationdirectories&careerbooks Jobopenings&jobfairnews,tradetalks&recruitmentfairs Computers,internet,printer,facsimilemachine&photocopier

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: IMMPowerBCcanassistinternationallytrainedprofessionalswhohave: ArrivedinCanadawithinthepast5years; Atleast3yearsexperienceinaskilledtrade,professionoroccupation; CompetentEnglishlanguageskills.PRnumberorcitizenshipnumberneeded.

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: ImmigrantsthatlandedinCanadaafterJanuary1,2003; AbilitytoeffectivelycommunicateinEnglish; Have3yearsofworkexperience

RegistrationInformation: Callforinformationortobookaninformationsession.ProgramcoordinatorinCoquitlamisLindaVanRaes@ 6049393011. StartDates/Duration:Ongoingintakebasedonclientsavailability.Mon3:00Richmond,Tues2:00 Vancouver,Tues3:00Surrey,Wed3:00Burnaby

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: IMMPowerBCisdesignedforlandedimmigrantswho: HavebeenlandedinCanadaforfive(5)yearsorless Haveatleastthree(3)yearsofprelandingskilledemployment HavestrongEnglishlanguageability

ProgramName:ACHIEVEMulticulturalEmploymentProgramforPersonswith Disabilities(EPPD) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Local: Fax:(604)2984755 Email:kaleidoscope@mccbc.com URL:http://mccecd.bc.ca/kaleidoscope/ ProgramLocation: 4180LougheedHighway Burnaby,BCV5C6A7 LastUpdated:07Aug08

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: forpeoplewhohaveanactiveEIclaim; ORreceivedEIinthelast3years; ORhavebeenonmaternity/parentalclaiminthelast5years; ORonaseverancepackage; andarelegallyentitledtoworkinCanada.

ProgramName:CareerMentorshipConnectionsforInternationallytrained Professionals Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

ProgramLocation: 2001755WestBroadway Vancouver,BCV5J4S5 LastUpdated:24Jul08

ProgramName:ESLClassesintheCommunityLiteracy,Beginner,Intermediate, Advanced Agency:VancouverCommunityCollegeOutreachLearningCentre(BurnabyPublic Library)

StartDates/Duration:Multipleofferingsperyear/durationvariesaccordingtoprogram ProgramFee:Seewebsiteforprogramfees ContactInformation: Phone:(778)7825126 Local: Fax:(778)7827965 Email:elc@sfu.ca

URL:http://www.sfu.ca/elc/index.html ProgramLocation: 100East515WestHastingsStreet Vancouver,BCV6B5K3 LastUpdated:27Aug08

Phone:6044332218 Local: Fax:(604)4394729 Email:applicantinquiries@bchousing.org URL:http://www.bchousing.org/applicants/housing_listing ProgramLocation: N/A LastUpdated:24Jul08

Email:kaleidoscope@mccbc.com URL:http://mccecd.bc.ca/kaleidoscope/ ProgramLocation: 4180LougheedHighway Burnaby,BCV5C6A7 LastUpdated:07Aug08

HomeworkHavenisaprogramofferedattwolocations(StrideCommunitySchool,andMaywood CommunitySchools)forchildren,grades4to7,whoexperiencebarrierstoacademicsuccess.The programisfundedinpartbytheRoyalBankofCanadaandtheBCGamingCommission,andis offeredtochildrenafterschool,twiceweekly.

ProgramName:CrossCulturalPeerSupportProgramforImmigrantandRefugee Women(CCPSP) Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)

ProgramName:ACHIEVEMulticulturalEmploymentProgramforPersonswith Disabilities(EPPD) Agency:S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Newimmigrants,refugeeClaimants,newCitizensandclientswithtemporarystatus RegistrationInformation: Callcontact#orregisterinperson StartDates/Duration:Ongoing.9:00am4:30pmMondaytoFriday ProgramFee:Free ContactInformation:

Sirouzeh Phone:(604)3958000 Local: Fax:(604)3958003 Email:settlement@issbc.org URL:http://www.issbc.org/services/settlement/default.htm ProgramLocation:

ProgramName:CrossCulturalPeerSupportProgramForImmigrantandRefugee Women(CCPSP) Agency:ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC(ISS)

ProgramName:StepAheadPilotProgram Agency:MOSAIC,ImmigrantServicesSocietyofBC,S.U.C.C.E.S.S,DiverseCity CommunityResourcesSociety,orBurnabyFamilyLifeInstitute

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Criteriaforinclusioninthispilotincludesuchbarriersas: Extendedstaysinrefugeescamps Largefamilysize Lackofliteracyinnativelanguage Lackofformaleducation Singleparenthouseholds MentalHealthIssues

ClientProfile/EligibilityCriteria: Criteriaforinclusioninthispilotincludesuchbarriersas: Extendedstaysinrefugeescamps Largefamilysize Lackofliteracyinnativelanguage Lackofformaleducation Singleparenthouseholds MentalHealthIssues

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