About Us

Established in 1982, Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre (RIWC) is a community based registered charity with a mission to empower equity-deserving groups and create flourishing communities by mobilizing resources and supports at the local and systemic levels. We provide a community-centered environment that recognizes Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ rights, confronts racism, including anti-black racism and Islamophobia, and welcomes all people.

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Promoting Financial Literacy

RIWC is committed to strengthening financial well-being and economic security by providing free financial literacy education, one-to-one coaching, and support to help women build confidence in managing their finances.

Our Programs

RIWC provides free counselling and skills training programs through our Violence Against Women Program, Essential Pathways to Employment, Food Service and Hospitality Training and Student Placement Program.

Our Projects

RIWC engages in a range of policy and wraparound support initiatives to promote gender equity and access. Our initiatives address affordable housing, seniors’ health, digital literacy and inclusive workplace practices.

Resources

RIWC has developed resources for our clients to download and direct them to essential community services, improve digital literacy, and empower newcomers with knowledge about basic workplace rights.

Our Programs

RIWC provides free counselling and skills training programs through our Violence Against Women Program, Essential Pathways to Employment, Food Service and Hospitality Training and Student Placement Program.

Our Projects

RIWC engages in a range of policy and wraparound support initiatives to promote gender equity and access. Our initiatives address affordable housing, seniors’ health, digital literacy and inclusive workplace practices.

Resources

RIWC has developed resources for our clients to download and direct them to essential community services, improve digital literacy, and empower newcomers with knowledge about basic workplace rights.

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre

RIWC is a community-based registered charity with a mission to empower equity-deserving groups and create flourishing communities by mobilizing resources and supports at the local and systemic levels. We provide a community-centered environment that recognizes Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ rights, confronts racism, including anti-black racism and Islamophobia, and welcomes all people.  

Each year, we served over 1,500 clients from across the Greater Toronto Area. Our settlement services, anti-violence counseling and employment skills training and senior’s health and wellness programs work together to address the diverse needs of newcomers to help them thrive in their communities.

We provide referrals for French-speaking women and their families to French-speaking organizations for crisis, individual, and all counselling services.

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Integrated Employment Services – Weekly Highlight

Discover new job opportunities every week!

Stay connected with RIWC’s Integrated Employment Services (IES) program through our Weekly Highlight — your source for the latest job postings, career fairs, and workshops designed to help you build skills and confidence on your employment journey. Take the next step toward your career goals!

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Financial Empowerment & Literacy

Build your financial confidence with RIWC’s Financial Empowerment & Literacy Program.  Our program features one-to-one financial coaching and counselling, financial literacy and digital skills workshops, peer support and wraparound supports to help women reduce financial stress and improve their financial resiliency.  All our services are available for FREE! Please contact us to find out more about our services.

Integrated Employment Services

Find meaningful employment with RIWC’s Integrated Employment Services Program. Our program features personalized employment counselling, job search support, career planning, skills development workshops, employer connections, and wraparound supports to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals. All our services are available for FREE! Please contact us to find out more about our services.

Get In Touch

Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre

1326 Gerrard St E.
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1
(416) 465-6021​
info@riwc.ca