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SERVICES FOR NEW CANADIANS
Royal Canadian Legion - Richmond Branch #291 604-278-6423
11131 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1T3 Email: legion291@shaw.ca www.legion.ca Raises funds for charities in Richmond. Acts as the host branch for the Richmond Poppy Fund, assisting Canadian and Commonwealth veterans and their families in times of need.
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Steveston Interurban Tram 604-238-8081
4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A8 Email: interurban1220@richmond.cawww.richmond.ca/culture/sites/tram/abouttram.htm Free entry to the beautiful light filled building housing the newly restored Interurban Tram Car 1220, the largest artefact in the collection of City of Richmond. Offers programs for schools and the public. Check the website for opening hours, upcoming events and free public programs.
c/o 4255 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A8 Dedicated to the Japanese Canadian community who endured injustices during and after World War II. Activities: Displays, demonstrations, presentations and interactive activities on the culture and history of Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community.
Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC V7E 3A7 Email: stevestonmuseum@richmond.ca www.richmond.ca/stevestonmuseum Located in the heart of Steveston Village, Steveston Museum was the area’s first bank. Discover Steveston’s vibrant Japanese Canadian heritage through its exhibits. Enjoy Town Square Park next to the museum, a tranquil place landscaped with British and Japanese garden elements. Check website for opening hours and updates.
The Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living 604-238-8450
7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 1N9 Email: seniors@richmond.ca minorucentre.ca A fully accessible facility for seniors 55 years and older that offers active, healthy and social lifestyle opportunities. Users of all abilities can participate in a wide range of activities and programs including seasonal registered programs, out trips, special events, wellness clinics and support groups.
Minoru Seniors Cafeteria 604-238-8450
Provides hot meals and snacks at affordable prices. Cafeteria open to all ages. The online menu can be found at www.minorucentre.ca/cafeteria/. See website for daily menus.
Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) 604-599-3077
8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3V8 Email: TALK@kpu.ca www.kpu.ca/talk Provides people over 50 with inexpensive, creative and stimulating educational activities, including non-credit courses, tours, special events, and Philosophers’ Corners, all planned and run by volunteers. Events are held at Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley KPU campuses and, new due to the pandemic, also online. Course presenters are drawn from current or retired KPU instructors, other postsecondary institutions, and community members with special expertise.
West Richmond Pitch and Putt Golf Course 604-204-7888
9751 Pendleton Road, Richmond, BC V7E 4M1 www.richmond.ca/parks/parks/golf.htm A nine-hole course located in Hugh Boyd Community Park operated by the City of Richmond. Open daily from 12:00 - 7:00 pm Monday to Friday, 9:00AM-7:00 on weekends and holidays. Course hours are subject to change in instances of severe weather conditions. To confirm if the golf course is open and for last tee times, call the Club House at 604-204-7888. An adult must accompany children under 12 years old. Club rentals are available. For more information including course fees, please visit the website.
Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada 604-273-1791 604-332-0156
3105-8888 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8 Email: info@cmwac.ca www.cmwac.ca Supports the recovery and self-reliance of those with mental challenges and aims to reduce the social stigma against mental illness. Provides mental health support services (in Mandarin, Cantonese and English) to people and their families in need. Promotes mental wellness through mental health education workshops, seminars, ongoing group activities, outreach visits, counselling, training for volunteers, Youth Ambassador Group, advocacy, family support groups, festival gatherings, and virtual mental support. Offers referral services and networks with communities closely to raise public awareness of mental illness. Provides free (or by donation) counselling support in English and Mandarin/Cantonese by appointment only for resources for low-income residents.
Immigration and Citizenship Canada 1-888-242-2100
www.cic.gc.ca Responsible for immigration, settlement, resettlement, citizenship, and refugee programs and services. Screens and approves for admission, immigrants, foreign students, visitors, and temporary workers who help Canada’s social and economic growth as well as protecting and providing a safe haven for refugees. Manages applications for study permit, work permit, citizenship, and permanent resident card. Helps newcomers adapt to Canadian society and become Canadian citizens, manages access to Canada to protect the security and health of Canadians and the integrity of Canadian laws, and helps Canadians and newcomers to participate fully in the economic, political, social and cultural life of the country. Services available in both French and English.
210 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: info@rmcs.bc.ca www.rmcs.bc.ca Provides leadership in helping the community to achieve inter-cultural harmony. Provides services to immigrant and refugee communities in Richmond. Plays an important role in the settlement, education, and integration of immigrants. Strives to welcome newcomers by assisting with their settlement needs such as language development, job search skills, and networking skills within the community. Hosts a range of programs, training sessions, and community events to facilitate and promote multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusiveness in Richmond.
Chai At Chaupal 604-279-7160
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: ashok@rmcs.bc.ca Free program for South Asian seniors to relax, have tea, share ideas and opinions, discuss general topics, and volunteer. Meetings are Mondays from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the India Cultural Centre (8600 No.5 Road) and Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Cambie Community Centre Boardroom (12800 Cambie Road).
English Conversation Classes 604-279-7160
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: yoshimi@rmcs.bc.ca English conversation classes for immigrant men and women led by qualified teachers. Classes are offered weekly on Monday mornings (Intermediate), Tuesday mornings (Beginner), Thursday mornings (Advanced) and Thursday evenings (Intermediate).
Inclusive Community Programs 604-279-7160
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: alan@rmcs.bc.ca Community Collaboration Table (CIC Local Immigration Partnership Table), Community Engagement Activities, Annual Diversity Dialogue Conference, Diversity Education Series, iamrichmond.ca, Community blog, Diversity Assessment Services. Programs are designed to assist newcomers, employers, youth, and residents to incorporate diversity and inclusion into their workplace or neighbourhood.
Information & Referral Services - Settlement Service 604-279-7165
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: ashok@rmcs.bc.ca Offers services to newcomers in 16 different languages. Provides information on housing, settlement, adaptation, transportation, health care, education, and employment. Also provides interpretation and translation and helps newcomers fill out basic forms.
Labour Market Services 604-279-7160
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: ashok@rmcs.bc.ca Facilitates career planning for newcomer clients and liaises with participating employers and agencies in the BC Community. Provides labour market information, computer access for job search purposes, a weekly updated Job Board, as well as classes, workshops, and one-on-one employment counselling on topics in career planning and job readiness.
Multicultural Seniors Group 604-279-7160
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Email: ashok@rmcs.bc.ca
Provides an opportunity for seniors to socialize and interact with each other and to receive information in an informal, relaxed, and friendly environment. Meetings are held Wednesday afternoons (South Asian) and Tuesday Afternoons (Mandarin).
Richmond Women’s Resource Centre 604-279-7060
110 - 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, British Columbia V6Y 3Z5 Email: office.rwrc@shawcable.com www.richmondwomenscentre.bc.ca Provides a supportive environment in which all women are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Services include information and referral, peer support, a volunteer program, training services, and a resource library. Provides English conversation classes, computer training, a single mother’s support group, a grandmother’s support group, and more. Some programs require membership, for more information please contact us Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Visit the website or contact the office for updated information on classes.
English Conversation
A program for women with English as a second language. Meets Mondays. Must be a member to participate.
English Writing
Basic English writing program for women. Meets Mondays. Must be a member to participate.
Work Ready Program
A three-month intensive work-readiness program that includes office and computer training, business English conversation and writing, workshops in job search skills, vocational and educational advice, and volunteer and practicum experience. The program teaches skills like English writing, business correspondence, job search, and interview skills.
220 - 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 Email: info@success.bc.ca www.successbc.ca Provides assistance at all stages of the Canadian experience. Delivers a multitude of services in the areas of settlement, employment, health, and housing as well as business, economic, community and social development. Recognized as one of BCs largest social service providers. Proudly serves communities in the Metro Vancouver, Fort St. John, Toronto and overseas in Seoul, Korea, Beijing, and Guangzhou China.
BC Settlement and Integration Services 236-668-3474 (BCSIS) 236-668-4953
Email: bcsis@success.bc.ca Provides settlement, immigration and employment information for post-secondary international students, work permit holders, refugee claimants, PNP nominees waiting for PR and naturalized citizens. Services are by appointment and located in 200-8171 Alexandra Road, Richmond. To learn more visit www.successbcsis.com or contact bcsis@success.bc.ca for more information.
Career Mentoring for SUCCESS 604-279-7180
Bridges newcomers to career success by providing information newcomers need in their field of expertise. The program matches participants with local professionals who will provide information, support, and guidance to jumpstart newcomers’ professional career in Canada. Participants expand their Canadian knowledge and resources related to their field of expertise, set a pathway to credential assessment, determine if upgrade of education is needed and learn how to access the hidden job market.
Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN) 604-270-0077
Email: info@cannyvr.ca www.cannyvr.ca Welcomes newcomers at the Vancouver International Airport and provides resources, information, orientation services , and referrals to settlement and government organizations.
Community Connections - We Live Here and We Volunteer Here 604-279-7180
Introduces newcomers to the community. ISIP Settlement Practitioners help participants choose community and social activities that best suit the participants’ interests and settlement needs. The We Volunteer Here program provides newcomers group volunteering opportunities in the community. Participants meet other volunteers, build social and professional networks, gain Canadian work and volunteer experience, and practice English with friendly and professional staff.
Help Lines – Mandarin, Cantonese & Korean
Volunteers provide free and confidential emotional support and referral information to those who feel lonely or in despair because of unemployment, family conflict, problems with adapting to local culture, or other problems. Please call 604-2708222 for the Mandarin speaking line and 604-270-8233 for the Cantonese speaking line. Please call 1-888-721-0596 Ext.3 for the Korean speaking line.
LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada 604-638-9881 ext. 1
Facilitates the integration of newcomers into Canadian culture and society by providing basic and intermediate level English training for eligible adult newcomers to Canada. LINC is government funded and is free for learners. Permanent residents, convention refugees, protected persons, live-in caregivers, and persons with a letter of confirmation to become a permanent resident from IRCC are eligible for the LINC program.
Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program (ISIP) 604-279-7180
Assists new immigrant and their family learn about Canada’s systems and services. ISIP Richmond assists newcomers settle into their local B.C. communities by offering opportunities to develop English language skills, learn about Canada’s labour market, and to network and develop professional and social networks. Permanent residents, convention refugees, protected persons, live-in caregivers, and persons with a letter of confirmation to become a permanent resident from IRCC are eligible for ISIP’s free services. Services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and Tagalog.
ISIPOnline.ca
ISIP Online offers free online settlement services on your computer or mobile device. Eligible new immigrant can also access one-to-one information session, webinars, language training and employment courses. Service is ideal for busy job seekers, people with family responsibilities or those living in remote areas of BC. In order to qualify for services, you must be a permanent resident, a convention refugee, a protected person, a live-in caregiver, or you must have received a letter of confirmation to become a PR from IRCC.
