WICM is a non-profit organization committed to providing a healthy community for children, youth and families.
Place of Hope
We operate a First Steps to Employment Project at 415 Logan Ave, for adults who have made a commitment to change the direction of their lives. We help residents achieve wholesome and productive lifestyles and develop skills leading to employment.
Flora House
Flora House at WICM is where we operate our children & youth programming. Flora House has become a safe space where the needs of children and youth in this neighbourhood are nurtured and supported.
Our Approach
- Provide advocacy, counselling and structure to those struggling to stay on track
- Guide children and youth towards literacy and higher learning
- Create an environment where all are welcome and respected
Growth
Our programs are geared to encourage ongoing personal growth.
- After one of our Flora house teens were attacked by her classmates after school, our staff was there to meet with the parents, talk to the school principal and most importantly comfort and support the youth.
- An Aboriginal elder spent time at Flora House and taught the youth how to deal with pain, aggression and violence. It was a healing time, a time of personal growth. From one generation to the next, from someone who has experienced similar pain.
Success
To have a better society, we need the place and time to deal with underlying issues. Thank you for the opportunity to do this in my life
Edwin, First Steps program.
Edwin had lost his job because of a DUI and some other police charges that put him in the Criminal Record loop. He turned to sobriety and eventually enrolled into the First Steps Program.
Here he was given the support and guidance he needed to navigate his way through school and back into the work force.
He is now a proud graduate of CDI college and obtained a job as a front desk manager.
About Us
WICM is a non-profit organization committed to providing a healthy community for children, youth and families.
Office
Office Box: 415 Logan Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0A4
Canada
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5pm