Reception House 2021-2022 Annual Report
April 2021 – March 2022 was a year of transition, growth, and resilience. During the past year, we saw an almost 400% increase in the number of people arriving at Reception House, largely due to the federal government’s Afghan Resettlement initiative that was...
AGM Live Stream, Tuesday September 27
The Reception House Board of Directors invites you to join the live stream of our AGM on Tuesday September 27 at 5:30PM. Please use the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/419289073907
Polycorp Job Fair – Monday July 18th
Join us on Monday July 18th for the Polycorp Job Fair, 10am to 1pm at Reception House Waterloo Region - 101 David St. Kitchener N2G 1Y1
June Spotlight Newsletter has arrived
Our June Spotlight Newsletter has been delivered to inboxes. In it you'll find: In Conversation with our new CEO World Refugee Day Organizational update Ride for Refuge Strengthening Community Bonds Between Youth Digital Engagement Project Evaluation Report Generous...
A message from our Interim CEO
A message from our Interim CEO “We just want to go back home”, is a refrain we often hear at Reception House. It does not reflect ingratitude to be in a place of safety, but the fact that people who arrive in our community through refugee resettlement had no choice...
April Spotlight Newsletter has arrived
Our April Spotlight Newsletter has been delivered to inboxes. In it you'll find: Welcome to our new CEO Acting CEO's reflection There’s a place for everyone in Canada’s workplace Thank you to our Volunteers! Techbuddy Volunteer Supports Digital Literacy Travel...
Strengthening Community Bonds Between Youth
Over the last 3 years Reception House and Community Justice Initiatives have partnered to deliver an innovative program that integrates newcomer and Canadian youth aged 12-25 years old. New Canadian Youth Connections (NCYC), funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation...
There’s a place for everyone in Canada’s workplace
Never underestimate a refugee. As resourceful, adaptable and resilient, hiring a newcomer is key to thriving in our integrated world.