Help newcomers find their footing.

Support the programs and people helping families build safe, stable and hopeful lives in Rexdale.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Belonging begins
with support.

“If you believe in the strength of immigrant communities and the power of diversity in Rexdale, we need your support.”

For years, Rexdale Women’s Centre has stood alongside newcomers and families in our community.

Many people face food insecurity, difficulty finding safe housing, barriers to employment and the challenge of navigating unfamiliar systems.

Support helps sustain essential programs and services so families can build stability and connection in Canada.

OUR COMMUNITY

Rooted in Rexdale.
Open to new beginnings.

In Mount Olive–Silverstone–Jamestown and across Rexdale, newcomers bring skills, ideas and community spirit. Responsive local services help them take their next steps.

  89.2%
  of residents in the Mount Olive–Silverstone–Jamestown neighbourhood identified as visible minorities in the source report.

  01
  Multiculturalism and diversity are a fundamental part of Canadian identity.

  03
  Immigration supports population growth and helps sustain services.

  05
  Many immigrants contribute through volunteering and community involvement.

  02
  Newcomers are often more vulnerable to economic downturns.

  04
  Immigrants bring specialized skills that support economic growth.

  06
  Educated immigrants contribute through taxes over time.

A NEWCOMER STORY

Damaris found her voice
and a community.

When Damaris arrived in Canada, even everyday conversations felt difficult. Through LINC English classes and parenting programs at Rexdale Women’s Centre, she practised English, learned how to support her children through the transition and made connections in her new community.

“When my kids speak English with me, I feel happy with that.”

Her story is one example of what steady, personal support can make possible.

See how support helps →

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Every gift has a place here.

$20

Every bit helps

Every donation helps us expand our support to newcomers in need.

$500

Ten services

Support newcomers across housing, employment and community programs.

Your rewards

Receive the previous thank-you gifts, a campaign T-shirt, and recognition on our website. *T-shirt must be picked up at the hub.

$50

One service

Help one newcomer access an essential service, such as a needs assessment, workshop or counselling.

Your rewards

Receive a personalized thank-you e-card.

$1,000

One newcomer for a year

Support access to services across housing, employment and community programs.

Your rewards

With your permission, we’ll recognize you in an annual report.

$250

Five services

Fund five essential services that address multiple needs in a settlement journey.

Your rewards

Receive a campaign art postcard and recognition on our social media.

$5,000

Five newcomers for a year

Extend yearlong support to five people through connected services.

Your rewards

Become a Community Champion, with recognition on our website, social media, and newsletter, plus an invitation to a donor appreciation event.

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FAQs

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people to give back to their communities. On this day, we are focused on raising funds to open a new art therapy center that will provide creative healing and support for those in need.
GivingTuesday donations go straight back into the programs people rely on. That means funding for supplies, snacks, materials, field trips, and all the little things that make the programs meaningful, welcoming, and accessible.
GivingTuesday is on Tuesday, December 1, this year.
RWC supports women and their families—especially newcomers—by offering a wide range of programs and services. These include settlement and employment support, youth programs, seniors’ activities, green waste reduction initiatives, and violence prevention. As a multiservice organization, RWC is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the community.