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IMMIGRANT CENTRE MANITOBA INC

A broad range of resources assists new immigrants in transitioning to their new home in Manitoba. Services include needs assessments, settlement information, referral, advocacy, translation and interpretation, and access to Notary Publics. United Way supports the Centre's volunteer program and community outreach.

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2009 Investment: $146 850
100 Adelaide St., Wpg, MB R3A 0W2
Phone: (204) 943-9158
Fax: (204) 949-0734

Email: information[at]international-centre.ca
Website: http://www.icmanitoba.com/

IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORANIZATION OF MANITOBA (IRCOM)

Provides support and settlement services to newcomer families. These include transitional housing, youth programs, literacy classes, community resources, and volunteer opportunities. A partner in the Winnipeg AssetBuilders Partnership, IRCOM offers money management training and matched savings programs that help individuals and families in low-income situations build their assets for long-term stability and financial independence.

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2009 Winnipeg Assetbuilders
Partnership Investment: $22 350
95 Ellen St. Wpg, MB R3A 1S8
Phone: (204) 943-8765
Fax: (204) 943-4810
Email: info[at]ircom.ca
Website: ircom.ca

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE

Offers people living with disabilities the opportunity to develop and manage their own resources. Services include information and referral, research and development, peer support, independent living skills programs, self-advocacy and community outreach. In addition to these core services, United Way also supports the PACE program, developed and delivered by persons with disabilities to train personal care attendants.

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2009 Core Investment: $127 200
2009 Investment in PACE: $25 000
c/o Portage Place,
311A-393 Portage Ave., Wpg., MB R3B 3H6
Phone: (204) 947-0194
Fax: (204) 943-6625

Email: thecentre[at]ilrc.mb.ca
Website: www.ilrc.mb.ca/