February Spotlight Newsletter
Our Spotlight newsletter is now live!
Until Black history is acknowledged, Black History Month events will continue
Last year was a year for the history books. We made it through two waves of a worldwide pandemic and we have multiple vaccines for COVID 19, but we are still living with the worse pandemic we have experienced — racism — we have yet to find a vaccine. Last week,...
Skills for Change discussion
On January 26, Carl participated in a Skills for Change panel discussion on COVID-19 Impacts on Canadian Immigration, Settlement and the future of the Canadian Labour Market. Discussion focused on barriers to settlement and integration into the economy. Without access...
January Spotlight Newsletter
Our January 2021 Spotlight Newsletter is now live. Inside it, you'll read about: Thank you for your support of #GiftAWarmWelcome Coalition of Muslim Women Kitchener Waterloo needs assessment Our completion of the Digital Blueprint Program You can read this month's...
The Khalifa Family Wishes You Happy Holidays
The Khalifa family wishes you and yours a very happy holiday and a bright new year! Last month, the Khalifas arrived in Canada at Reception House. Despite not knowing the language, the Khalifa family has settled into Waterloo Region. They wanted to share their...
Our Office Hours Over the Holidays
Our office is closed Thursday, December 24 to Monday, December 28. and Thursday, December 31 to Sunday, January 3, 2021. In case of emergency, please call 9-11. If you require medical assistance over this time, here is a list of local health care options available to...
A Message From Carl
It’s been an unprecedented year. When I reflect back, 2020 stands out as the year of COVID19, racial and equality reckonings, and new and different challenges for those who are new to our community. At the best of times, newcomers face hardships in settling into their...
“Reception House helped me spread my wings” – Newcomer Success Story
This story was written by Laura, a former Reception House client. She and her family came to Canada when she just 7-years-old. Reception House was the very first place my family and I arrived to when we came to Canada. At such a young age, I did not comprehend the...