Editing Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. (section)

==Who We Are==

The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. (SJMNRC) is a non-profit organization that provides an integrated approach to services for newcomers including one-on-one employment-related counselling, as well as referral and placement services to immigrants. The mandate of the Centre is overseen by a Board of 13 Directors and a small yet dedicated staff.

'''The mandate of the SJMNRC is to:'''

• Facilitate the integration of newcomers to Saint John and help to retain them;

• Create a road map for newcomers;

• Build a centrally coordinated service delivery model that connects the existing service providers, community stakeholders and clients

• Support the programs offered by existing settlement and multicultural organizations; and

• Serve as an advocate for newcomers and the multicultural community in the Saint John region.

The centre is located on 47 Charlotte Street, 3rd & 4th floors of the City Market Building, and has the support of the five surrounding municipalities, the provincial and federal governments, and various private sector and non-profit partners.