Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS)

Skills training program provides immigrant women with training and practical experience in group facilitation. Includes community-based practicum placements. Programs offered at Vancouver and Surrey. Program fee is $150. Assessment fee is $50. Subsidies available.

Offers services to bridge the gap between refugee women with disabilities and the publicly available community programs and activities. This program is aimed at skilled immigrant and refugee women who self-identify as being disabled by a physical, mental, cognitive, or neurological condition, and wh...

Provides training to refugee women with intermediate level English who are interested in entering the early childhood education field. Participants develop their English skills, and gain child care training with a trauma-informed approach, FoodSafe and first aid certifications, and develop pre-emplo...

Provides free English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program for refugee women of all ages to practice English, make friends and connections, gain self-confidence, and learn more about Canada. Helps women prepare for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. Program runs from 12:...

Provides workshops in digital literacy for low literate adults and newcomers. Training addresses digital skill development for employment, privacy literacy, critical literacy for social media, and digital media for parents. Trained volunteers provide internet access and learning support on-site and ...

Distributes weekly healthy food hampers and care packages to families with children living in a low-income bracket or on social assistance; service available by direct delivery or pick-up at food hub locations in Burnaby (Journey Home, 10:30 am to 1 pm Thursdays) and Vancouver (South Vancouver Famil...

Provides early childhood development and family-focused settlement support for refugee children up to age six and their caregivers. Through home-based visits, supports refugee parents to have fun with their children, learn about their development, and access other community services. Programs may be...

Leadership training program for immigrant and refugee women. Support to gain confidence, improve communication skills, learn about diversity and inter-culturalism, and become involved in the community. Childcare is available for children 18 months to five years of age. Activities for children includ...

Home-based parenting support program provides newcomer immigrant and refugee parents/caregivers of children ages birth to six with support and information about parenting in a Canadian context, including access to resources and services. Play-based early childhood education sessions promote the heal...

A program for immigrant and refugee women who speak English at an intermediate level and are ready to start exploring employment, education or training options. Participants will build an action oriented plan (goal setting) guided by a Participant and Program Support Worker. The program encourages s...

Offers ongoing outreach support via chat groups, one-on-one messaging, or phone calls to new immigrant and refugee women who are experiencing barriers and require support to adjust to their new life in Canada. Aims to link participants to community resources to help them build resilience and be empo...