Programs for Adults
Gordon House Adult Employment Program will be closing its doors as of March 31, 2012.
Employment services are changing - April 2, 2012.
New Employment Service Location: Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Suite 200 - 1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
For more information contact, Family Services Downtown Employment Centre at 604-434-0367
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LANGUAGE CLASSES
English Conversation
For Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and refugees.
Monday 9.30am to 11am Cost: Membership
Monday 7pm to 8.30pm Cost: $1.25 per class plus membership
Tuesday 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm (Except first Tuesday of the month) Cost: $1.25 per class plus membership
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CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Single Moms' Support Group
It takes a community to raise a child
Are you a woman parenting alone? Would you like to share your successes and challenges with other single moms? Then join our professionally facilitated Single Mothers Support Group to access companionship and community resources that will help to lighten your load. The groups are co-sponsored by the Vancouver YWCA, and serve women of all ages, from all backgrounds. In this safe and informal environment, single moms will be encouraged to make positive choices that will brighten their futures, and the futures of their children. Workshops address issues like self-esteem, planning for the future, financial literacy, housing and childcare.
Benefits of joining the group include: food vouchers for those in need, membership at YWCA Fitness Centre, group workshops 4 times a year, access to YWCA housing, YWCA thrift shop vouchers, tickets to community cultural events.
Childcare is provided.
Cost: $ 1.50 per day for childcare.
Saturday 10:30 am - 12: 30 pm.
For more information please call 604- 895-5797.
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Spanish Support Group for Women
Spanish speaking support group provides information sessions to the increasing Spanish speaking community in the West End and offering referrals to services according to the needs of the group.
Drop in program:
First Tuesday of the month 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
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Drawing & Watercolor Painting: Intermediate level
Cost: $1.25 per class + membership
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The Nest
Chat, think, play a game of cards, or enjoy a cup of coffee. A warm and safe environment for anyone feeling the stress of every day living. A project of the West End Neighbours in Action.
Cost: Free.
Friday and Sunday 5:00 pm - 8 pm.
Saturday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
