Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre
[  Suggest an Update |  Suggest Volunteer Opportunity ] Record #: NIA0613 Last Modified: 23 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 09 Nov 2012
Description & Services
Areas Served	Niagara Region
Description	SETTLEMENT PROGRAM (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community * individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services    NEWCOMER SETTLEMENT SERVICES: Settlement and orientation for immigrants and refugees: Information and referral to community and government programs and services * assistance with immigration process * group sessions on settlement-related topics * citizenship classes * information on credential assessment, housing and shelter, health services, legal issues and human rights * access to fax, photocopier, computers and internet * assistance filling out government forms * Commissioner of Oaths for original documents * emergency shelter for refugees as they enter Canada * English-as-a-Second-Language Classes * job search training, networking and mentorship opportunities    VOLUNTEERS: offers a variety of positions for volunteers    FAMILY LAW EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: Family Law Education and Support is a region-wide program that provides much needed assistance and support to Newcomers who are exhibiting signs of frustration and abuse, who are in abusive relationships, and who are in need of education regarding abuse and Canadian laws surrounding abuse. The program also provides workshops to community agencies about working with newcomers who are experiencing domestic violence. As well, the program offers workshops and information sessions to newcomers about laws in Canada and abuse. The program is open to men and women and is free of charge (hours of operation are flexible.) Contact Laura Caballero for more information.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Different programs have different eligibility requirements. Please call for details.
Languages	English ; French ; Arabic ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Thai ; Interpretive Services - Translators & Interpreters available
Fees	None ; None
Events	Golf tournament, Folklore Festival, auction, also associated with the Welland Dragon Boat Races
Contact Information
Address	26 East Main St Welland, ON L3B 3W3   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	East Main St and King St
Office Phone	905-732-5337
Fax	905-732-0212
Website	www.wellandheritagecouncil.com
Primary Executive	Claire Masswohl, Executive Director
Alternate Executive	Ann Simunic, President
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity
Meetings	Board and Membership Meetings: 2nd Tuesday
Print Material	Newsletter - WELLAND HERITAGE COUNCIL & MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
Elections	Jun
Funding	Provincial; Federal; Municipal
Subjects
Subjects	Citizenship ; Computers ; Employment ; English as a second language ; Family violence ; Free services ; Friendship services ; Housing facilities ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Job search training ; Multiculturalism ; Orientation ; Race relations ; Refugees ; Settlement services ; Telephones
Broader Terms	Criminal offences ; Education ; Educational programs ; Electronic equipment ; Equipment ; Family support ; Housing ; Immigration ; Instructional programs ; Language instruction ; Reduced cost services