Our Mission

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre is committed to supporting Asian and South Asian women, children, youth and their families in taking greater control of their lives. Our main focus is to provide culturally appropriate and linguistically specific settlement and counseling support services with the use of community-determined strategies, that are developed and delivered by women.

Islamophobia Support Line

Call 416-613-8729

Monday to Thursdays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Promoting Digital Literacy

RIWC is committed to improving women’s connection to the community and equitable access to services through digital literacy training and access to technology.

Technology Mentorship Program

Access NEW one-to-one mentorship and group services for older adult immigrant and refugee women

Our Programs

RIWC provides free counselling and skills training programs through our Violence Against Women Program, Essential Pathways to Employment, Food Service and Hospitality Training and Student Placement Program.

Our Projects

RIWC engages in a range of policy and wraparound support initiatives to promote gender equity and access. Our initiatives address affordable housing, seniors’ health, digital literacy and inclusive workplace practices.

Resources

RIWC has developed resources for our clients to download and direct them to essential community services, improve digital literacy, and empower newcomers with knowledge about basic workplace rights.

Our Programs

RIWC provides free counselling and skills training programs through our Violence Against Women Program, Essential Pathways to Employment, Food Service and Hospitality Training and Student Placement Program.

Our Projects

RIWC engages in a range of policy and wraparound support initiatives to promote gender equity and access. Our initiatives address affordable housing, seniors’ health, digital literacy and inclusive workplace practices.

Resources

RIWC has developed resources for our clients to download and direct them to essential community services, improve digital literacy, and empower newcomers with knowledge about basic workplace rights.

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre

Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre (RIWC) is a community based registered charity founded with a mission to empower racialized, immigrant and refugee women and their families. RIWC delivers its services through a holistic and integrated service framework that addresses the social, cultural and economic determinants of healthy and vibrant immigrant communities.

Each year, we served over 600 clients from across the Greater Toronto Area. Our settlement services, anti-violence counseling and employment skills training and senior’s health and wellness programs work together to address the diverse needs of newcomers to help them thrive in their communities.

We provide referrals for French-speaking women and their families to French-speaking organizations for crisis, individual, and all counselling services.

RIWC News & Updates

Virtual Islamophobia Conversation Groups

Funded by Canadian Heritage’s Anti-Racism Action Program, RIWC is hosting a series of Islamophobia Conversation Groups between September and December 2023 to support Muslim women and families who have experienced hate crime incidents.  Registration is NOW Open!  Please contact [email protected] for details.

New Islamaphobia Support Line

RIWC’s new Islamophobia Support Line provides referral and counselling support for victims of religious, racial and culture-based violence. Our Support Line is a FREE, confidential and independent supportive counselling service for women and youth who self-identify as Muslim and have experienced hate crime incidences and need someone to talk to.

Get In Touch

Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre

1326 Gerrard St E.
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1
(416) 465-6021​
[email protected]