About Us

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc. (IRCOM) is a non-profit organization that operates a 5 storey transitional housing complex in downtown Winnipeg called IRCOM House. IRCOM House offers secure, affordable and clean 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to newcomers for up to 3 years after their arrival.

 

In addition IRCOM provides onsite supports and services including an After-School Program that runs five nights a week and a Community Resource Program that connects residents with employment, education, and various health resources throughout Winnipeg. IRCOM also runs the Newcomer Literacy Initiative which consists of daily English as an Additional Language classes with free childminding services available.

 

IRCOM is home to 67 families from diverse cultural, educational, linguistic and professional backgrounds. Current residents of IRCOM come from Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Colombia, Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Russia, Togo, Bhutan, Somalia and Sudan.

 

As of June 2009 IRCOM was home to 299 individuals, including; 127 Children, 43 Youth, and 129 Adults.

 

IRCOM is guided by a volunteer board of directors and is funded through a variety of sources. Key supporters include the City of Winnipeg Community Services Department, Manitoba Labour and Immigration, RBC, and The Winnipeg Foundation.

 

 

 

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