Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre
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Record #: NIA0613 Last Modified: 23 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 09 Nov 2012
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraRECREATION & LEISURE (ALL) ; RL - Seniors' Centres & Clubs
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Address & Map
26 East Main St
Welland, ON L3B 3W3
 
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Located In CommunityWelland
IntersectionEast Main St and King St
Office Phone905-732-5337
Fax905-732-0212
Websitewww.wellandheritagecouncil.com
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveClaire Masswohl, Executive Director
Alternate ExecutiveAnn Simunic, President
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionSETTLEMENT 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.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityDifferent programs have different eligibility requirements. Please call for details.
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Arabic ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Thai ; Interpretive Services - Translators & Interpreters available
FeesNone ; None
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsBoard and Membership Meetings: 2nd Tuesday
Print MaterialNewsletter - WELLAND HERITAGE COUNCIL & MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
ElectionsJun
FundingProvincial; Federal; Municipal
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Service CategoriesAdult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrant Communities ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrant Communities ; Career Exploration ~ Refugees ; Copy Machines ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; English as a Second Language ; Ethnocultural Multipurpose Centres ; Fax Machines ; Foreign Educational Records Evaluations ~ Specialized Information and Referral ; Housing Search and Information ; Housing Search and Information ~ Immigrant Communities ; Housing Search and Information ~ Refugees ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ; Immigrant Settlement Services ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Shelters ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Refugee Resettlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Telephone Facilities ; Vocational English as a Second Language