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Is a non-profit organization. Funded by the government

Founded in 1984.

Our Mission

Changing Together helps immigrant women and their families overcome personal and systemic barriers that keep them from participating fully in Canadian society.

Engage.We offer English as Second Language classes and other services

Volunteer Work Experience Program

Offers women opportunities to acquire Canadian employment work experience, mentored by immigrant women who are gainfully employed.

Changing Together also offers workshops on a variety of topics related to life in Canada, a Seniors Program and translation and referral services.

We are actively engaged in research on emerging issues for immigrant women and the greater community, including Human trafficking, Modern Day Foreign Brides, Single Immigrant Mother, and Immigrant women as Volunteers.

Encourage.Family Services Unit

Is a critical part of Changing Together, offering outreach in the areas of finance, employment, housing, health matters, and domestic violence.

ChildcareIs provided at the Centre while immigrant women drop in or participate in any of our programs.

Empower.

Making Changes ProgramIs an essential service, equipping our clients with pre-employment training, job search support and confidence necessary to enter the job market.

We are here for you.Contact Us.

Changing Together: A Centre for Immigrant Women3rd Floor, 10010-105 StreetEdmonton, Alberta T5J 1C4Tel: 780-421-0175E-Mail: info@changingtogether.comWebsite: www.changingtogether.com

Did you know?As of 2009, 143,335 immigrants call

Edmonton home52 percent of these immigrants are

female.1 in 10 immigrant women in Canada

is a victim of violence.Immigrant and refugee women often

stay in abusive relationships because of isolation, few economic resources, a lack of employment or underemployment and language barriers.

Changing Together: A Centre for Immigrant Women

Is the only organization in Edmonton that focuses exclusively on the needs off all immigrant women.