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
Each year, we served over 600 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.
RIWC News & Updates
Virtual Islamophobia Conversation Groups
Funded by Canadian Heritage’s Anti-Racism Action Program, RIWC is hosting a series of Islamophobia Conversation Groups between September and December 2023 to support Muslim women and families who have experienced hate crime incidents. Registration is NOW Open! Please contact [email protected] for details.
New Islamaphobia Support Line
1326 Gerrard St E.
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1
(416) 465-6021
[email protected]