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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu. IRCOM stands against racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, systemic & structural racism, social injustice, hate, oppression. We are not neutral. #blackoutuesday #BlackLivesMatter #RacialJustice

"Race matters, race has always mattered, and race will continue to matter. Until the whole of society wakes up, stands up, fights back, and until, especially until, white people learn to step back, race will shackle people, place glass ceilings above their heads, paint targets on their backs. Yes, white people must step back, step aside, fight with, stand with, and suffer with people of colour. Endure together, hand in hand, the brutality that comes when people rise to liberate themselves from oppression. Stop sympathizing and start every day relinquishing space and power." - Executive Director Dorota Blumczyńska New blog post is up. Link in bio.

New blog post is up! In this post, Dorota Blumczyńska talks to Nouran (pictured) and together, they inspire us to towards a single vision of the future. Link in bio.

In the months and years to come, we will continue to raise our voices. With partners, allies, and fellow advocates in Canada + beyond, together we will Change the Narrative. We will protect each other. Each of us is worthy of life, liberty, and the security of our person.

Last year, our After School Programs were buzzing with activity! We had an average of 65 children and 100 youth attend programs everyday (+ sports on weekends!). This includes homework program, youth employment program, children's activities, literacy, sports, outings and more!

🙏 to Michelle, Jim, Stefanie and baby Malina for the 15 boxes of food hampers and bags of baby items! We couldn't do what we do without donors like you. Thank you!

The Common Ground Program nurtures positive relationships with local community members in our neighbourhoods. Last year, IRCOM hosted 6 free community BBQs and over 400 tenants and neighbours attended. Many people got to know IRCOM + wanted to get involved in future activities!

In 19-20, IRCOM delivered long-term childcare to 100s of children across 4 sites, morning-evening and into the weekend! Our Child Care Program enables newcomer families to attend English classes, workshops, doctor’s appts etc. while knowing their children are cared for and safe.

Thank you Assiniboine Credit Union for always being by IRCOM's side; supporting, encouraging, welcoming our newest neighbours. #ACUCommunity #MoneyDoingMore #FindingHomeAgain #RefugeesWelcome #StrongerTogether

Our 2019-2020 stats are in! This past year, IRCOM leveraged a whopping 5.6 million dollars in benefits for #newcomers in our community through the Asset and Capacity Building Program. Thank you @igwealthmanagement @SEEDWinnipegInc and anonymous donors for your unwavering support!

On behalf of the IRCOM Community, thank you for supporting us on #GivingTuesdayNow. Your gifts have helped IRCOM tenants access food and essential needs hampers to get through COVID-19. Thank you for partnering with us to support our newest community members in their time of need.

Now more than ever, we want everyone to feel they are part of Winnipeg's beautiful community. Please help us ensure newcomers have what they need to get through COVID-19 by donating to the newly-launched IRCOM Newcomer COVID-19 Essential Needs Fund. This #GivingTuesdayNow, help us to reach our $20,000 goal to purchase food and essential needs hampers (hygiene items, diapers, formula, activity kits for kids, etc.) for tenants in need. Donate now at the link in our bio.

#TogetherWeStand with refugees worldwide through this pandemic. 🌍 Locally, through the Community Resource Program, IRCOM walks with tenants on their settlement journey by facilitating: ✔️ Remote case management + high needs support for tenants ✔️ Limited in-person new tenant orientation, Needs Assessments and referrals ✔️ Essential needs (food hampers, diapers, etc.) distributed to tenants by donation Thank you CRP team for caring so well for our community ❤️ #GivingTuesdayNow #FindingHomeAgain

Providing housing to vulnerable refugee families will always be an essential service for IRCOM, during COVID and beyond. In fact, if you are or know of a newcomer family -12 mos, in Canada, we encourage you to apply for housing at the link in our bio. Please share with any housing networks or private sponsors you know! #housingfirst #findinghomeagain

IRCOM's Asset and Capacity Building Program is all about empowerment. That's why during COVID-19, our team has ramped up support in the following ways: ✔️ Income tax services are taking place securely by phone, app or online with newcomers who meet criteria ✔️ Help with access to benefits such as CERB, EI, EIA, CCB and GST tax credits is happening remotely, as well as support obtaining ID. (#Throwback to in-person classes)

IRCOM's Greening Program is good for the soul. During COVID, #TogetherWeHeal by: 🌱 Garden plot planning 🌱 Prepping tenants for a June start date 🌱 Promoting safe practices to leaders 🌱 Donating seeds and soil! Please call (204) 943-8765 to arrange drop off #GivingTuesdayNow #FindingHomeAgain #ThymeToGarden

#TogetherWeThank IRCOM's essential workers on our Newcomer Literacy Initiative team. Here is what they've been up to during COVID-19: ✔️ Assignments are sent virtually to current students ✔️ Teachers connect with students 2-4 times a week ✔️ Teachers are dropping off learning packages to students ✔️ Staff are helping students access technology #GivingTuesdayNow #FindingHomeAgain #ThankYouTeachers

Because of your support during COVID-19, IRCOM's After School Program continues through: ✔️ Virtual homework assistance ✔️ Connection with schools to support learning plans ✔️ Social connection: safe and fun challenges via social media ✔️ Distribution of donated devices to youth lacking technology ✔️ Distribution of activity packages to children #TogetherWeGive #GivingTuesdayNow

#GivingTuesdayNow is one week away! Everyday until May 5th, IRCOM will be showing how #TogetherWeHelp newcomer families adapt and adjust to this new reality caused by COVID-19. 💪❤️ #findinghomeagain

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🙌 We thank every single volunteer who helps us build a Community of Belonging at IRCOM. We could not do the work we do without our 150+ Volunteer Team, who donate their time across the entire organization: from After School Programs, to the Newcomer Literacy Initiative to our Board of Directors – Thank you!!! ❤️🙏 #NVW2020 #CheersToVolunteers

IRCOM Ellen

95 Ellen Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1S8

IRCOM Isabel

215 Isabel Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R5

Phone: (204) 943-8765
Fax: (204) 943-4810
email: info@ircom.ca

IRCOM acknowledges that the land we are on is Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. IRCOM affirms that we are all treaty people and are committed to truth and reconciliation.

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