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Congratulations to Elizabeth Briemberg!

February 9, 2023January 3, 2015 by pirsdev

PIRS is very pleased to announce Elizabeth Briemberg as the Recipient of the Mary Affleck Award_2014 for volunteerism at our recently held Annual General Meeting.   

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New LEAD class starting January 20

February 9, 2023December 19, 2014 by pirsdev

LEAD Winter 2015

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Part Time Employment Opportunity

February 9, 2023December 7, 2014 by pirsdev

PIRS is seeking a Participant Support Worker to work in our Champlain program.  See details: Part-time Employment Opportunity

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Life Skills Program Announcement

February 9, 2023May 26, 2014 by pirsdev

Learn about managing stress, the benefits of a support system, breaking down barriers, developing a self-care action plan, and changing thoughts to improve one’s life, through PIRS’s Life Skills Program. … Read more

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Join IWNT’s Special Session!

February 9, 2023May 26, 2014 by pirsdev

May 29, 2014, Thursday – mark this day in your calendar! IWNT is holding a special session from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2722 Broadway … Read more

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Moving Forward Program starts on April 2

February 9, 2023March 31, 2014 by pirsdev

We are still accepting participants for our Moving Forward Program. Spring Term: April 2 to June 18, 2014; Class Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am); Location: the Quaker Meeting House (1090 … Read more

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It’s time for the IWNT April’s Session

February 9, 2023March 31, 2014 by pirsdev

You are invited to join our 4th session of Immigrant Women Networking Table (IWNT) which will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  The venue is … Read more

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Childcare First Aid Workshop in April!

February 9, 2023February 27, 2014 by pirsdev

Would you know how to perform life-saving aid when a child needs it? If not, sign up for our Emergency Childcare First Aid Workshop, to be held on April 12, … Read more

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Join Us for an International Women’s Day Celebration!

February 9, 2023February 14, 2014 by pirsdev

It is with excitement that we invite you to our International Women’s Day Celebration, an uplifting and fun-filled event co-sponsored by PIRS and the University Women’s Club. Details Date: Thursday, … Read more

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Risk Management for Home Visitors – Coming Up Soon!

February 9, 2023February 14, 2014 by pirsdev

Sign up for an important training session coming next week. Certified Canadian Family Educator, David Sheftel, will be sharing his knowledge in a session titled Risk Management for Home Visitors. … Read more

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