Our Services

Konbit Family Services is a Black-led, woman-founded nonprofit in Ontario committed to trauma recovery, workforce development, and community empowerment for marginalized populations. The word Konbit means collective effort toward a shared goal—and we embody that spirit in every program we deliver.

  • Women’s Economic Recovery and Gender Equality funding (WAGE, Ontario Women’s Directorate)

  • Youth Skills Development & Employment (FedDev Ontario, Employment Ontario, Skills Canada)

  • Newcomer Integration (IRCC, OCASI, LIPs)

  • Social Enterprise and Microbusiness Startups for Women

Rising Leaders: Youth Employment & Mentorship (Ages 15–29)

A targeted program for youth navigating trauma, unemployment, or transition. Includes both life skills and employment-focused training.

  • Emotional intelligence & resilience

  • Mentorship & motivational coaching

  • Digital tools (Canva, Google Docs, budgeting apps)

  • Workforce preparation and career planning

EmpowerHER: Workforce Readiness for Women

A trauma-informed 8-week job readiness and confidence-building program for women facing employment barriers—especially survivors of abuse, Black and immigrant women, and those in shelters or transitional housing.

  • Resume & cover letter development

  • Interview coaching & digital literacy

  • Canadian workplace culture & rights training

  • Group trauma healing, confidence coaching, and leadership development

  • Referrals to local employers and entrepreneurship program

Immigrant Women Workforce Integration

Helping newcomer women overcome culture shock, trauma, and systemic barriers to employment in Canada.

  • Soft skills development for Canadian jobs

  • Professional storytelling & confidence workshops

  • Cultural identity & empowerment healing circles

  • Intro to social enterprise & business grants for immigrant women

Wraparound Support Services

All our programs are delivered with accessible, trauma-informed wraparound supports, including:

  • On-site childcare (or childcare stipends)

  • Transportation assistance

  • Mental health and peer support facilitators

  • Food and culturally sensitive environments

Trusted by many community organizations

See what our client's tell about us

Konbit Services has been an absolute game-changer for me. When I was feeling lost in my career.

SIMONE JEAN

Their expertise in Entrepreneurship and social enterprise proved instrumental in helping me start my own business.

AISHA KAMENGA

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339 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 0C5, Canada