Shelter & Support Program

The Centre responds to the urgent needs of refugee families by providing safe shelter, food, and clothing for the Canadian climate. Staff also assist refugees in making their refugee claims and in finding affordable housing.

As a means of building community, families are invited to participate in a wide range of events and workshops during their stay. Key events include: International Women’s Day; Canada Day; Multicultural Night and holiday meals such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Basic needs assessment upon arrival to the shelter and referrals for further follow up
Assistance to access basic services such as health care, education, ESL, banking
Help to make refugee claims
Housing orientations and support to secure permanent housing
Provision of cross-cultural and health promotion workshops
On-site workshops are offered on parenting, budgeting, children & safety, and health issues.

The Centre also offers a wide range of support services:

Advocacy
Participation in residents, family and children’s meetings
In-house computer lab
Gifts-in-kind (clothing, personal care items)
Summer Day Camp
Special events – outings, holiday celebrations, March break activities
New back pack for each child’s first day of school

Shelter & Support Program

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