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Summer program helps newcomers in Winnipeg get ready for Canadian school
(Photo by Jaison Empson/CBC)
By CBC News
July 13, 2023
On average, 2,000 newcomers enrol with NEEDS Inc. every year for educational, employment programs.
The Winnipeg non-profit organization supports newcomer immigrant and refugee youth through a range of employment, education and recreation programs, including the introduction to Canadian education program — a free school-preparedness course for newly arrived youth ages six to 21.
N.E.E.D.S. Inc., Smoothing the path for a new start in Canada
(U Multicultural Channel)
By U Multicultural Channel
October 20, 2022
Immigrants and refugees to Canada arrive with great hope for a safe and happy future. However, the path to success in a new country comes with enormous challenges. Without the proper support, hope can quickly turn to struggle and despair. Elan Mueller told us about offers and programs for newcomer children, youth, and their families that make integrating into Canadian life easier.
Winnipeg organization helping families settle in Canada busier than ever
(CBC news)
By CBC News
October 20, 2022
A Winnipeg organization that helps young people and their families settle in Canada is busier than ever. Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services, or NEEDS, says in a typical year they work with some 22,000 clients. But in the first six months of this fiscal year, that number is already at roughly 27,000.
With influx of people from Ukraine, Winnipeg organization that helps youth settle here busier than ever: CEO
(Alana Cole/CBC)
By CBC News
October 20, 2022
NEEDS has worked with roughly 2,700 young people and family members from around the world since April
It’s a Tuesday morning, and 13 students aged 14 to 17 are gathered in a classroom on Notre Dame Avenue in Winnipeg.
They come from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria.
A Winnipeg organization, which helps newcomer kids and youth settle in Canada, is busier than ever
(Alana Cole/CBC)
By CBC Radio
October 20, 2022
Going to a new school can be a big transition… it’s an even bigger transition when you’re a new to the country as well.
Host Marcy Markusa speaks with Alejandra Cano from NEEDS, a Winnipeg organization that helps newcomer youth settle into a new school system.
Folklorama offers new residents community-expanding experience
By Winnipeg Free Press
July 26, 2022
As Folklorama reopens its pavilions for the first time since 2019, a local non-profit seeks to make it easier to get new residents through those doors.
Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services (NEEDS) Inc. has partnered with the annual cultural festival, which takes place over two upcoming weeks (July 31 to Aug. 13).
Winnipeg group aims to make Folklorama more accessible to newcomers
By CBC News
July 25, 2022
Partnership with cultural festival designed to help newcomers build sense of community, says NEEDS director.
As Winnipeg’s biggest cultural festival resumes in-person festivities for the first time since 2019, organizers are partnering with a local non-profit to offer a program encouraging newcomers to experience what the festival has to offer.
Day camp for Ukrainian newcomers kicks off in Winnipeg
By CBC News
July 14, 2022
Children who ended up in Winnipeg after fleeing the war in Ukraine are getting a chance to make crafts, go on field trips and learn more about Canada at a day camp created with them in mind.
Manitoba is contributing up to $106,000 to the nine-week summer camp for school-aged Ukrainian newcomers in the capital city, Premier Heather Stefanson said at a news conference Thursday.
Everyone wins at summer camp for Ukrainian newcomers
By Winnipeg Free Press
July 14, 2022
He is only six and has just arrived in Winnipeg from Ukraine, but Sviatoslav Nakonechna proudly made his first Canadian vehicle using a cardboard packing box and construction paper wheels.
Non-profit recruiting volunteers to help Ukrainian newcomers settle in Manitoba
By CBC Radio
June 17, 2022
A non-profit has put the call out for volunteers that are interested in helping the hundreds of Ukrainian newcomers that arrived in Manitoba last month. Host Sam Samson speaks with Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S).
Giving and getting help in our community
By Giving Manitoba
June 11, 2022
At N.E.E.D.S., volunteers are the driving force that help newcomers make important connections. Meagan Botelho, Service Delivery Team Manager for N.E.E.D.S. talks about how N.E.E.D.S. is assisting newcomers as they get settled and the needs for recruiting volunteers.
How a Ukrainian refugee is helping children fleeing Russian invasion to settle in Manitoba
By CBC News
May 28, 2022
Neli Dubova is excited to be teaching Ukrainian children who come to Manitoba as a result of war about Canadian schools.
A Ukrainian refugee herself, Dubova moved to another country temporarily when she was a child. She says she remembers how hard it was for her even though she knew the language and culture.
Ukrainian Relief Volunteers Needed
By CTV News
May 27, 2022
NEEDS Centre staff Aric Goodbrandson talks about Recruitment for Ukrainian Relief Volunteers on CTV.
Manitoba youth fight racism by sharing their messages online
By CBC News
April 14, 2021
Youth, aged 15 to 21, create video after 8 weeks taking anti-racism workshops and learning Photoshop.
A group of young people in Manitoba have taken to social media to help fight racism — and they’re using both their voices and design skills to do it.
The power to change lives: Theatre course for newcomers in Winnipeg builds life skills
By CBC News
February 10, 2020
A new after-school theatre workshop for newcomer youth in Winnipeg hopes to give them more than just acting skills — it aims to help them learn to share their stories, build confidence and find community.
Offered by the Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (NEEDS) Centre, the Monday evening program is open to newcomers age 12 to 25.
Newcomer holiday party welcomes 600 immigrants and refugees to Winnipeg
By CBC News
December 7, 2019
A new after-school theatre workshop for newcomer youth in Winnipeg hopes to give them more than just acting skills — it aims to help them learn to share their stories, build confidence and find community.
Offered by the Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (NEEDS) Centre, the Monday evening program is open to newcomers age 12 to 25.
Newcomer organization holds holiday celebration
By Winnipeg Sun
December 7, 2019
Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) hosted its ninth annual Winter Holiday Celebration for newcomer children, youth and families on Saturday at the Marlborough Hotel.
This woman struggled to find a job when she moved here 20 years ago — so she created a group to help others
By CBC News
February 21, 2019
A Winnipeg woman is celebrating 20 years of giving back to her community by helping newcomers — and it all started with her own challenges and experience as a new Canadian.
Margaret von Lau started Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services, or NEEDS Inc., a decade after she immigrated to Canada in 1989.
Annual holiday event lets newcomers make new friends, learn about traditions — and, of course, meet Santa
By CBC News
February 21, 2019
Annual holiday event lets newcomers make new friends, learn about traditions — and, of course, meet Santa.
NEEDS Inc.’s holiday event began 8 years ago with 50 people, welcomed more than 400 on Saturday.
NEEDS gives newcomer tools for success
By Winnipeg Free Press
September 04, 2018
Blending into a new society isn’t an easy thing to do, especially when there are so many other worries in life taking a toll on a young person’s mind, but a Winnipeg program is making the transition easier.
Newcomer Employment and Education Development Services Inc. handed out certificates to high school graduates and employment program graduates on Aug. 28.
Newcomer family takes in Folklorama
By CTV News
August 14, 2018
NEEDS Centre staff Monique Burke and client Bola Aje talks about their Folklorama experience on CTV.