Just4Women – Specialized Services
Provided by: International Women of Saskatoon
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- ActiveGray: Beyond 55
- Co-Ed Integration Services: Fitness4All
- Drop-In EAL
- Employment Training Program (ETP)
- English language assessments (5 locations)
- First Steps to Settlement (2 locations)
- Just4Women – Crisis Intervention and Intimate Partner Violence Support Services
- Just4Women – Specialized Services (2 locations)
- NextGen Girls Summer Program
Service Description
Offers programs that provide gender-sensitive support services to women who are vulnerable to the risks of isolation and lack of access and supports networks for socio-economic participation:
- Women Connect Support Group: Saskatoon
Weekly drop-in program that offers a safe and empowering space for newcomer women - In-home Support: Saskatoon
Provides settlement support (including assistance with finding housing, applying for jobs, and connecting with community resources), language interpretation, help with filling out forms, and referral to other agencies as needed - Cooking Class: Saskatoon
- Tech4Beginners: Regina and Saskatoon
A five-week skill building for newcomer women who wish to improve their basic computer skills, learn how to use social media platforms and the internet to enhance their socialization, communication and professional development opportunities - PrepUp: Regina and Saskatoon
Seven-week foundational course designed to introduce the participants to basic knowledge, work and self-management skills for entry into the Canadian workforce - Fit4Life: Saskatoon
weekly drop-in health and recreational program designed to enhance women’s access to culturally sensitive resources to support their physical and mental wellbeing.
Eligibility
Participants must be women 18 years of age or older.
Any residency status: citizens, visitors, permanent residents, work permits.
Application Process
Intake times are ongoing. Register anytime at the IWS main office.
Documents Required
Visit the website for details.
Fees
No cost.
Regina: 306-978-6611
Saskatoon: 306-525-5272
Hours of Operation
Visit the website for programs schedule.
Service Website
iwssaskatoon.org/services/specialized-services-just4women-saskatoon
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www.instagram.com/saskatooniws
womensprogram@iwssaskatoon.org
Coverage Area
Regina: Tech4Beginners and PrepUp Saskatoon: Women Connect Support Group, In-home Support, Cooking Class, Tech4Beginners, PrepUp, and Fit4Life
Languages Offered
English
International Women of Saskatoon (IWS)
- ActiveGray: Beyond 55
- Co-Ed Integration Services: Fitness4All
- Drop-In EAL
- Employment Training Program (ETP)
- First Steps to Settlement (2 locations)
- Just4Women – Crisis Intervention and Intimate Partner Violence Support Services
- Just4Women – Specialized Services (2 locations)
- NextGen Girls Summer Program
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Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) - Regina
100 - 2445 13th Avenue
Regina SK S4P 0W1 -
International Women of Saskatoon (IWS)
301-336 5th Avenue North
Saskatoon SK S7K 2P4
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Closed statutory holidays.
Accessibility
Braille elevators or Braille signage; Elevators - audible tone or speech; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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