Newcomer Centre - Formally known as EMCN
Registered Name: Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Business No: 118893957RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
Newcomer Centre's purpose is to support newcomers to thrive in Edmonton area by offering them services and resources.
The Edmonton Newcomer Centre (ENC) exists to give every newcomer the best opportunity to thrive. This mission is achieved through the development and execution of services driven by the needs of clients, the Alberta economy, and our four agency values: compassion, empowerment, interconnectedness, and accountability.
ENC was established in 1981 in response to the influx of Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian refugees who needed assistance with resettlement, employment, and acculturation. After more than four decades in this area of work, ENC remains among the first stops for newcomers seeking programs and services that support their aspirations of building a new life in Alberta. Each year, ENC serves an average of 10,000 unique clients.
As a cornerstone of Edmonton's welcoming ecosystem, ENC aims to be a catalyst for systemic change. By working collaboratively with funders, community partners, policymakers, governments, and businesses, ENC seeks to address the barriers newcomers face and build bridges to opportunity. From advocating for policies that support equitable access to services to creating programs that adapt to changing demographics and evolving needs of newcomers, ENC is committed to innovation and leadership in the sector.
ENC's approach centers on understanding the lived experiences of newcomers, ensuring that every initiative developed reflects their voices, needs and aspirations. To achieve this, ENC embraces a newcomer-centered approach, cultivating an empathic, newcomer-focused culture that fosters curiosity, continuous improvement, and an abundance mindset.
Over the decades, ENC has developed numerous programs and initiatives that reflect the needs of the newcomer community and those of Alberta's economy and infrastructure. The five main pillars of programs and services include support to get settled, learn English, get a job, heal from trauma and address mental health stressors, and put down roots in the community:
Community Engagement
- Community and Relationship Building for Women, and Youth
- Capacity Building for Ethnocultural Groups
- Garden Programming
Employment Services
- Pre-Employment, and Essential Skills Training and Development
- Culinary Skills Training Program
Language Services
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- Drop-in Childcare for Newcomer Children
- Community English classes for Adults and Seniors
Settlement Services
- Newcomer Settlement, Citizenship Application, Citizenship Test Prep, and Family Sponsorship Information Sessions
- Helping Newcomer Children Settle in School
- Parents of Children with Disabilities Support Group
- Customized Settlement Supports for the LGBTQ+ Newcomer Community
Therapeutic & Counselling Services
- Counselling for Individuals, Children and Youth, Couples, and Families
- Play and Art Therapy
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