Pebbles In The Sand

Calgary Immigrant Women's Association

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Description
Provides community literacy classes and assistance for refugee and immigrant women.

Service offers:

  • English language enhancement
  • one-on-one language support
  • family literacy skills development
  • parenting information
  • life skills and health education
  • field trips
  • community resources information and referral

Affiliation: Covenant Christian Reformed Church, Dalhousie Community Church, First Baptist Church, Knox United Church, First Baptist Church, Calgary Church of Christ, Genesis Centre, Robert McClure United Church and Immigrant Language and Vocational Centre
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to immigrant and refugee women:
  • with less than 7 years of education 
  • with a completed English language assessment
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • call 403-263-4414 to complete assessment
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-263-4414 Ext. #153 or #152
Fax
403-264-3914
Web Site
http://www.ciwa-online.com/our-services/language-training-and-childcare-services/pebbles-in-the-sand-esl-literacy-for-women-and-children
Email
language@ciwa-online.com
Languages
Interpreters and translators may be available. Contact for details.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - An accessible entrance (wheelchair ramp) is at the front of the building, an accessible washroom is located on the second floor; and accessible parking is available at the side of the building.
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 18, 2023
Address
138 4 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 4Z6
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mon
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tue
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wed
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thu
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fri
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Program has three intakes a year: April to July, August to November and November to March