RESOURCES
CAWA is committed to connecting Arab women to the broader community. Over the years, we’ve been accumulating a directory of resources that Arab women can refer to for all their needs, including local businesses, professionals, and services. CAWA feels this list is especially important for newcomers and recent immigrants who are new to the community.
In line with CAWA’s commitment to fostering and connecting the community, many of these businesses and services are operated by women who are involved with CAWA as community members. We take pride in supporting their success and efforts!
Click the images below to access resources relevant to your needs.
Find mosques, churches, and other worship services in your community.
Find Middle Eastern and cultural grocery stores, Arabic and Halal restaurants, and more.
Find design and decorating services, home decor businesses, and real estate agents to assist.
Find Arabic Classes for children, English classes for adults, religious weekend schools.
Find physicians, including family doctors and dentists, as well as local pharmacies.
Find hairstyling services for both men and women, spas, and beauty salons for all your self-care.
Find local businesses specialized in automotive repair, technology repair and services, and more.
Find local Arab-owned or Arabic-speaking stores and businesses, including tailors and translators
Find qualified lawyers and services to assist you with legal matters.
Find acccountants qualified to help you with taxes and other similar matters.
Arab woman of waterloo region website resource’s
1.
Settlement Housing (Rent/buy house – Affordable housing)
- How do I buy a home?
https://settlement.org/ontario/housing/buy-a-home/buying-a-home/how-do-i-buy-a-home/
A homebuying guide for first-time buyers and anyone house hunting again. The up-to-date information and calculations you need to help you make informed decisions and understand the homebuying process in Canada. To access the companion workbook to this guide, visit Homebuying Step by Step: Workbook and Checklists.
- What I need to know before renting a house
As a tenant in Ontario, you have legal rights. These rights are explained in the Human Rights Code and the Residential Tenancies Act. Many landlords will ask you to complete an application form before they will rent an apartment or house to you. A landlord can ask questions related to the tenancy so long as they don’t infringe on your rights.
- How can I apply for subsidized housing?
Our Community Housing Access Centre processes all applications. We make offers for housing and keep your information up to date so that housing providers can reach you when a unit becomes available.
Complete the community housing application online. You can save the application and come back to it later to complete it if you need to.
- Find Affordable Housing
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/find-affordable-housing.aspx
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Transportation
- How do I get an Ontario driver’s licence?https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/transportation/driver-s-licence/how-do-i-get-an-ontario-driver-s-licence/
- What should I think about when buying a car?https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/transportation/cars/what-should-i-think-about-when-buying-a-car/
3.
Language Assessment and Referral
- Online English language self assessment tool
Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA). (clb-osa.ca)
- English Language Learning Options in Waterloo Region
English-Language-Learning-Options-in-WR-overview—Apr2019.pdf (immigrationwaterlooregion.ca)
- YMCA english assessment
Language Assessment – CKW YMCA (ymcacambridgekw.ca)
- English Language Programs
English Language Programs – Immigration Waterloo Region
- French and Other Languages
French and Other Languages – Immigration Waterloo Region
4.
How book free Settlement support:
When You Arrive Book Free Settlement Support – Immigration Waterloo Region
https://www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/en/settle-and-belong/when-you-arrive-book-free-settlement-support.aspx
5.
Working
- Work Specific Language Programs
Work Specific Language Programs – Immigration Waterloo Region
- Apply for social insurance number (SIN)
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.html
- Education (wes)
https://www.wes.org/ca/
- Job search
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobsearch?mid=22425 https://ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Waterloo,-ON
- Volunteering
https://www.volunteerwr.ca/
- Skills
https://www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/en/study-and-work/transferring-skills-and-licenses.aspx
6.
Studying
- Secondary School Supports for Adults
https://www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/en/study-and-work/adult-secondary-school-options.aspx
- College and University
https://www.immigrationwaterlooregion.ca/en/study-and-work/university-and-college.aspx
7.
Working center
The Working Centre:
https://www.theworkingcentre.org/
8.
Multicultural centre
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
https://kwmulticultural.ca/
9.
Leisure activities for children
- Public library
Kitchener library: https://www.kpl.org/
Waterloo library: https://www.wpl.ca/
- Community centers
Waterloo: https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/community-and-rec-centres.aspx#
Kitchener: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/in-your-neighbourhood/community-centres.aspx#
10.
Medical insurance
- How do I apply for OHIP ?
https://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/health-ohip-card/how-do-i-apply-for-a-health-card-ohip/
- Where can I buy private health insurance for newcomers and visitors to Canada?
https://settlement.org/ontario/health/ohip-and-health-insurance/private-insurance/where-can-i-buy-private-health-insurance-for-newcomers-and-visitors-to-canada/
- Health care – Refugees
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care.html
- Where can I get dental care if I don’t have insurance?
https://settlement.org/ontario/health/find-a-doctor-or-medical-professional/find-a-dentist/where-can-i-get-dental-care-if-i-don-t-have-insurance/
- Dental Care for Children (children under 17)
How do I apply for a healthy smile card?
https://www.services.gov.on.ca/wps85/portal/s2i/!ut/p/z1/hZDBTsMwEES_hUOOeNexY7vcDKKVegCiSqHxJXKQcSMlduUGIv4eV1xAouredubNjrRgYA8m2M_B23mIwY55b43o1AZFqTl9emb3Fda1apq6rHAjJDTweg0x2cYLozHnzTWkzRXyYsUjh935RucttCWhtORCKs4J5UxSgZxKQgVFKahYqdtsSkUFq36J5_hog4fWBdi50D1o2ILxY-x_nqBDz5QHk9y7Sy6Rj5TlwzwfT3cFFrgsC4lhtmmI5M0W-F_kEE8z7P-ScJzWq5dpUoyb_mvRN9-VU4CO/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
11.
Medical service
- Pharmacy (Kitchener-Waterloo)
- Walk in clinic
How do I find the nearest walk_in clinic ?
https://regionofwaterloo.cioc.ca/bresults.asp?UseCICVw=14&SubjID=2252
- Hospital:
Grand River Hospital (Kitchener-Waterloo)
Freeport Campus: 3570 King Street East, Kitchener
Kitchener-Waterloo Campus: 835 King Street West, Kitchener
Phone: 519-742-3611
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St. Mary’s General Hospital (Kitchener)
911 Queen’s Boulevard, Kitchener
Phone: 519-744-3311
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Cambridge Memorial Hospital
700 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge
Phone: 519-621-2330
12.
Worship places
- Mosques
Kitchener Masjid (Muslim Association of Canada)
Address: 1017 Victoria St N, Kitchener, ON N2B 3C7
Ismaili Community Center And Jamatkhana – Kitchener
Address: 299 Lawrence Ave, Kitchener, ON N2M 5B6
Islamic Centre of Waterloo – ICW
Address: 510 Erbsville Rd, Waterloo, ON N2T 2V8
Muslim Society Of Waterloo & Wellington Counties
Address: 213 Erb St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1V6
13.
Supermarket
- Hala supermarket
Kishki Halal Supermarket
Address: KISHKI HALAL SUPERMARKET, 468 Albert St, Waterloo, ON N2L 3V4
Noor Food Market
Address: 347 Erb St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1W4
Sadaqat Halal Food Market
Address: 427 Belmont Ave W, Kitchener, ON N2M 1N2
ALSALEM Halal
Address: 554 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2M 5G3
Ammar Halal Meats
Address: 317 Lancaster St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4
Aryana Supermarket
Address: 324 Highland Rd W unit 4, Kitchener, ON N2M 5G2
Oma Fresh Foods
Address: 200 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2M 3C2
Roua Halal Food Market
Address: 248 Stirling Ave S #19, Kitchener, ON N2G 3M9
14.
Doing Business
Health Standards for Business
- Child Care and Day Care Centers https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doing-business/child-care-and-daycare-centres.aspx
- Immunization and Other Pre-Entrance Requirements
- Preventing Illness
- Managing Illness and Outbreaks
- Nutrition
- Healthy Growth and Development
- Child Safety and Injury Prevention
- Food and Drinking Water Safety
- Safe Outdoor Environments
- Physical Activity
- Long Term Care Facilities
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doing-business/long-term-care-facilities.aspx
- Restaurants and Food Services
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doing-business/restaurants-and-food-services.aspx
- Spas and Salons Personal Services
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doing-business/spas-and-salons-personal-services.aspx
- Tattoo and Piercing businesses
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/doing-business/tattoo-and-piercing-businesses.aspx
الزواج والطلاق
تسجيل الزواج والطلاق ( التسجيل مع ال city ، الزواج للبنت لا يقل عن 18
Check list for توثيق عقد الطلاق والزواج
الارتباطات والممتلكات بين الزوجين وهل كاتبين وصية
وهل فيه دعم يحتاجه من محامين.
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الزواج والطلاق
تسجيل الزواج والطلاق ( التسجيل مع ال city ، الزواج للبنت لا يقل عن 18
Check list for توثيق عقد الطلاق والزواج
الارتباطات والممتلكات بين الزوجين وهل كاتبين وصية
وهل فيه دعم يحتاجه من محامين.
المنظمات التي تساعد الأم في حالة حدوث مشاكل أسرية
هي منظمة لدعم اي حد ضد العنف الأسري ويتم توفير شخص مساند له ويتم تزويده بالمعلومات عن أماكن تقديم مساعدات مادية ومعنوية، يمكن توفير دعم في حالة وجود محكمة يمكن المساعدة في الترجمة (أوراق-)
تقدم دعم نفسي الام والاطفال الذين يتعرضون للعنف الأسري أو بعد حدوث الطلاق ويوجد البرامج الاطفال حسب السن ويوفر تذاكر الاتوبيسات لتسهيل الانتقالات
ويتم تعريف الام بكل حقوقها وكيفية التعامل مع الأطفال بعد هذه المشاكل
يوجد به أشخاص متخصصون في تقديم الدعم الاسري و يقومون بالتوجيه للمنظمات تقدم دعم
- Community centers
- Waterloo: https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/community-and-rec-centres.aspx#
- Kitchener: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/in-your-neighbourhood/community-centres.aspx#
يتم السؤال عن ايه المنظمات التي تساعد الأشخاص الذين يتعرضون للعنف ويقدمون مساعدة ودعم كامل
- Victim services
ويكون مقرها مركز الشرطة في حالة حدوث الذهاب للشرطة نتيجة عنف أسري يساعد الضحية ويعرفها حقوقها
من ضمن الخدمات التي يوفرها
witness service
وهو يهتم بالأطفال في حالة كونهم شهود علي العنف الأسري
هي خاصة بتقديم دعم اسري كامل للام والاطفال
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
هي تساعد في ايجاد سكن تبع الحكومه وتتعامل مع الاولاد ازاي
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region
لو حصل مشاكل مع الاطفال وحصل قدامهم عنف بيتدخلوا لحمايه الاطفال وتوجيه الضحيه (الام) للتصرف ازاي معاهم
توفر برامج ترفيهيه للاطفال camp تذاكر اتوبيسات ويمكن ايضا توفر معلومات عن منظمات تانيه تساعد
- Sexual Health Services
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/sexual-health-services.aspx
- Social workers at school
- يساعد الاطفال في حالة اثر العنف الاسري علي مستوي الاطفال
- Early years center
- يمكن سوالهم عن التوجيه الي المنظمات التي تساعد الامهات في حالة وجود عنف اسري
House of friendship
https://www.houseoffriendship.org/
توفر الطعام والعاب في فترة الكريسماس
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المنظمات التي تساعد الأم في حالة حدوث مشاكل أسرية
هي منظمة لدعم اي حد ضد العنف الأسري ويتم توفير شخص مساند له ويتم تزويده بالمعلومات عن أماكن تقديم مساعدات مادية ومعنوية، يمكن توفير دعم في حالة وجود محكمة يمكن المساعدة في الترجمة (أوراق-)
تقدم دعم نفسي الام والاطفال الذين يتعرضون للعنف الأسري أو بعد حدوث الطلاق ويوجد البرامج الاطفال حسب السن ويوفر تذاكر الاتوبيسات لتسهيل الانتقالات
ويتم تعريف الام بكل حقوقها وكيفية التعامل مع الأطفال بعد هذه المشاكل
يوجد به أشخاص متخصصون في تقديم الدعم الاسري و يقومون بالتوجيه للمنظمات تقدم دعم
- Community centers
- Waterloo: https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/community-and-rec-centres.aspx#
- Kitchener: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/in-your-neighbourhood/community-centres.aspx#
يتم السؤال عن ايه المنظمات التي تساعد الأشخاص الذين يتعرضون للعنف ويقدمون مساعدة ودعم كامل
- Victim services
ويكون مقرها مركز الشرطة في حالة حدوث الذهاب للشرطة نتيجة عنف أسري يساعد الضحية ويعرفها حقوقها
من ضمن الخدمات التي يوفرها
witness service
وهو يهتم بالأطفال في حالة كونهم شهود علي العنف الأسري
هي خاصة بتقديم دعم اسري كامل للام والاطفال
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
هي تساعد في ايجاد سكن تبع الحكومه وتتعامل مع الاولاد ازاي
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region
لو حصل مشاكل مع الاطفال وحصل قدامهم عنف بيتدخلوا لحمايه الاطفال وتوجيه الضحيه (الام) للتصرف ازاي معاهم
توفر برامج ترفيهيه للاطفال camp تذاكر اتوبيسات ويمكن ايضا توفر معلومات عن منظمات تانيه تساعد
- Sexual Health Services
https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/sexual-health-services.aspx
- Social workers at school
- يساعد الاطفال في حالة اثر العنف الاسري علي مستوي الاطفال
- Early years center
- يمكن سوالهم عن التوجيه الي المنظمات التي تساعد الامهات في حالة وجود عنف اسري
House of friendship
https://www.houseoffriendship.org/
توفر الطعام والعاب في فترة الكريسماس