The mission of PIRS is to ensure that immigrant women and their young children can participate fully in Canadian community life.  

Our core values, developed over the years by staff, volunteers and program participants are that:

• We value and promote respect for diversity of culture and experience.
• We actively respond to unmet, emerging and changing community needs by reaching out to under-serviced groups and by sharing our expertise and knowledge with other organizations.
• We strive to eliminate barriers to access by offering affordable, community-based programs that encourage and support the participation of those most in need.
• We provide quality childcare that enables women to participate and provides at the same time a positive experience for their children.
• We promote personal growth and development and assist participants to articulate and achieve their goals and to find strength, support and friendship.
• We provide staff with support and opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We value the contributions of volunteers and provide the training and support necessary to enable them to be effective in their roles.
• We demonstrate our accountability to the community through fiscal responsibility, open and full disclosure, and meaningful, ongoing evaluation of our programs and services.