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.
Founded in 1976, Rossbrook House is a neighbourhood drop-in centre for children, youth, and young adults. Located at the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in the Centennial area of the inner-city of Winnipeg MB; it offers a constant alternative to the destructive environment of the streets:Keeping the doors open 365 days of the year and 24 hours every weekend & period of school holidaysRecruiting its staff from the young people who come to the centre on a regular basis Driving participants safely home each evening Rossbrook's mission is to provide a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become...Today, 1,500 children and youth ages 6-24 years come through the doors annually and up to 100 participants on a daily basis. Beyond being a safe place to be, Rossbrook has 3 alternative school programs, an afterschool homework club, young mom's group, sports and recreational activities, Aboriginal cultural activities, leadership activites, a music program, a money management/matched savings program and a transformative writing program for youth and adults in the community.