Immigrant Services

Newcomer Settlement Services - Portage Learning and Literacy Centre Inc.
Address: 110 Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M1
Phone: 204-857-6304, extension 229
Fax: 204-857-6358
Website: http://www.pllc.ca/programs/newcomers-welcome-centre/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Newcomer Settlement Services program provides various settlement services, language training, and community connection activities to help newcomers to Canada settle into their new community and begin to participate in all facets of Canadian life.They offer formal English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and coordinate volunteers to offer informal language training (one-to-one, small group sessions, or Conversation Circles) for anyone wanting to improve their English and make new friends.
They also offer a Summer Youth Engagement Program during July and August, with various fun, educational, and interactive activities planned for newcomer youth.
In partnership with the Portage la Prairie School Division, they also offer SWIS – Settlement Workers in Schools, which includes SWIS Workers who assist eligible newcomer students along with their families to better understand the Canadian Education System and smoothly transition to a new culture.
Their friendly and helpful staff look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the community.
Eligibility: Permanent Residents or Manitoba eligible clients, including temporary residents holding a valid work permit or study permit, refugee claimants, Canadian-born citizens raised outside Canada, naturalized Canadian citizens, and spouses and dependents of those listed above.

Please note, if you are not eligible, they can connect anyone requiring additional support with volunteers in the community to assist with meeting your needs.

Cost: No cost
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the office or www.pllc.ca for more information.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm; ESL Classes: Typically Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Saturday & Sunday, closed
Additional Information: Child minding is available for those participating in ESL Classes with children under the age of 12 years of age. Opportunities available to receive tutoring and/or mentorship/friendship between local residents and newcomers to Canada.

Manitoba Hydro & The Salvation Army - Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Address: The Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corp, 220 Duke Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0S6
Private donation mailing address: The Salvation Army, 324 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0L5
Phone: 204-239-7213 - Salvation Army Private donations - Toll Free: 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376)
Website: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/community/neighbours_helping_neighbours/index.sht ml
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tsaportage
Services: Program that provides referrals to community support services, counselling and job training, one-time emergency funding to assist with energy bills to lower income individuals, families, and seniors who are unable to pay their energy bill due to personal hardship or crisis. Eligibility: Eligible if you: are not receiving social assistance; are currently in 60 days arrears or greater; have a final or Shut off/Disconnection notice; have not previously received assistance from this program, are willing to meet with the Salvation Army to fill out an application and provide proof of income for all household members for the current year; are willing to submit an application to Manitoba Hydro's Affordable Energy Program. In order to receive assistance, one must make an appointment with the Salvation Army Neighbours Helping Neighbours program director (Portage number provided).
Cost: N/A How to Access: Phone or visit the Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corps for more information. Visit the Manitoba Hydro website for more details.
Hours: N/A Additional Information: Neighbours Helping Neighbours relies on private and corporate donations to fund its services. Private donations can be made taxdeductible. Make an online donation or make a monthly donation on your energy bill (form downloadable) or call 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376) or mail a cheque to the mailing address provided.

Portage la Prairie Local Immigration Services
Address: 56 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1V1 (Operating out of PCRC)
Phone: 204-240-2871
Website: https://www.portagecrc.com/local-immigration-partnership/
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Portage la Prairie Local Immigration Partnership works to supports the settlement and integration of newcomers by improving engagement, creating welcoming and inclusive spaces and communities, and overall helping newcomers feel safe, settled and welcome. If newcomer youth are looking for support services, they would be referred to the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre. Their Settlement program offers newcomer services to clients including specific programs for newcomer youth and families.

PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1