Canadian Women in Action AFFordable housing project

The Furaha Project

]The vision of The Furaha is Safe, Dignified and Affordable housing for all, free from systemic and interpersonal barriers. The Furaha is a solution to the housing problem across western Canada affecting the Focus Group. By providing affordable housing with community programs to support renters, The Furaha will equip its Focus Group with tools, resources, and skills to build their socio-economic participation and economic growth.

The Furaha project is the first of many projects for Canadian Women in Action. This project will provide 72 mixed housing units, all of which will be affordable. The project is fully committed to keeping these units affordable for at least 20 years. In addition to the provision of affordable housing, the Furaha project will also provide up to 10 paid apprenticeships during the build phase, for ongoing maintenance and to support the subsidized businesses and services operating on site. There will also be designated spaces to support BCW programs targeted at the focus group. These programs include centre of wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and integration to Canada.

Employment Ready Program

BCW has an opportunity to boldly address Black women’s access to professional advancement. The program provides participants with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experience required for long-term, stable employment.

Participants of the Employment Ready Program will complete the program with an inventory of industries they are interested in:

Where and how to look for job opportunities
Update your resume and cover letter
Gain interview skills and experience

Career Advancement for Black Women

BCW in Action’s Promote HER program offers industry-specific informational sessions in person and virtually, and hosts career-related workshops to help black women entrepreneurs advance their business efforts.

This program offers registrants insights and advice from industry experts and business leaders, as well as an opportunity to meet and network with other local black business owners.