Some of the top refugee source countries in Manitoba are Eritre,a Ethiopi,a Congo, Somali,a Iraq, Afghanistan and Bhutan.About UsWade ParkeThe IRCOM StoryThe Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc. (IRCOM) is a non-profit organization that operates a transitional housing complex in downtown Winnipeg called IRCOM House Ellen. IRCOM House offers secure, affordable and clean apartments to newcomer families for up to 3 years after their arrival.In addition IRCOM provides onsite supports and services including an After-School Program for children and youth, An Asset Building Program for those interested in learning about money in the Canadian context and participating in a matched savings program as well as a Community Resource Program that connects community members with employment, education, and various health resources throughout Winnipeg. IRCOM also runs the Newcomer Literacy Initiative which consists of daily English as an Additional Language classes with free childcare available.IRCOM House is home to families from diverse cultural, educational, linguistic and professional backgrounds.
OFI is a charitable not-for-profit, community-based social service organization.OFI is.dedicated to the development and delivery of community-based programs fordevelopmentally disabled adolescents and adults who are in conflict,or at risk of being in conflict, with the criminal justice system. The clinically supervised programs enable participants to exercise their rights to equaland appropriate membership in society in the least restrictive setting as possiblewhile maintaining personal and community safety. OFI relies on a variety of residential placement and training options based onan individual's unique needs in risk management and skill level. Services are provided in aclient-driven model; as participants move through treatment and training programming,the model is adapted to reflect participants' acquisition and risk levels.
Ronald McDonald House Manitoba is an organization that keeps families together. As a charitable organization in Winnipeg we operate two core programs: Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Family Room. The House is a home away from home and can accommodate 14 out-of-town families at one time.
The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located inside Children's Hospital and offers a home within the hospital for families with critically ill children. Contact Ronald McDonald House Manitoba for more information.
The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute Inc. (CMWI) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. CMWI is the first organization of its kind in Manitoba where Muslim women are both the leaders and participants of their own organization. The goal of the Institute is to promote and empower Muslim women and their families socially, economically and spiritually, within the spirit of Islamic principles. CMWI is run by an elected Board comprised of women of diverse cultures, ages and professions.