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.

Virtual Offices closed Monday, February 21, 2022
Our virtual offices are closed on Monday, February 21 to celebrate Family Day. Those in our care will continue to receive essential support. Happy Family Day to you and yours!
February 2022 Spotlight Newsletter
Our February Spotlight Newsletter has hit inboxes. In it you'll find: Organizational update on who we have supported, their countries of origin, their language and the number of families we have supported so far. Small Business, Big Dreams Our partnership with Royal...
Small Business, Big Dreams – How newcomer Nada P is strengthening her digital literacy to realize her goals
Meet Nada P. An incredibly resilient and entrepreneurial single mom of four, and new member of our community! Nada is one of twenty participants in the #digitalengagementproject, and has received a Chromebook to support her digital literacy training. “There are so...

Royal Homes and Reception House to support Refugees in Waterloo Region
December 20, 2021 JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM ROYAL HOMES AND RECEPTION HOUSE WATERLOO REGION Royal Homes is pleased to announce that we will be supporting Reception House Waterloo Region in their efforts to support and welcome refugees arriving in our community. In 2021...