Refugee Health Clinic continues to help newcomers amidst COVID-19
At Reception House, our core mission is to provide a warm welcome to Government Assisted Refugees (GARs). When we think of providing a warm welcome, our first thoughts are probably not of a hospital ER or Public Health clinic, but, for many of our clients, these are...
Partner Spotlight: Kitchener Public Library
A few weeks ago Mary Chevreau, Chief Executive Officer of the Kitchener Public Library reached out to us with an offer to let us borrow 23 Chromebooks and 2 Wi-Fi hotspots. As public libraries are closed, the library preferred that the Chromebooks were loaned out to...
Partner Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity
As we navigate the turbulent waters of our shared journeys towards an unknown destination, an everyday reality is that the needs in our local community won’t just fade away and we need to be a part of the solution no matter what organization we represent. Timely...
Not Another Gala 2020 Update
It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to cancel this year’s Not Another Gala event. We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and abroad. Our focus now is on supporting our newcomer families during this extraordinary time, joining the...
Responding to COVID-19
MARCH 19 UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of keeping our clients and employees as safe as possible, we are temporarily closing our office at 675 Queen Street effective March 20 until further notice. We believe it to be critical for us all to...
Holiday Newsletter: Give the Gift of a Warm Welcome this Holiday Season
Our Holiday newsletter is here! Read our CEO's message - What Does a Warm Welcome Mean? Launching Ontario’s First Community Real Estate Co-Operative 2019 Highlight: Youth Program Summer Camp Employment Program Update: We’re building momentum! Volunteer Spotlight:...
Work, Language, Success: Building employment pathways through partnership
The Working Together Employment Program, a three year IRCC funded program provides on-the-job language training and support, has impacted the lives of these newcomers.
Settlement is a two-way street…we thank community members like the Damji’s who have stepped up to help create home
When affordable housing is scarce and competitive in Waterloo Region, it disproportionately affects newcomers. Read about how a Waterloo landlord is making a difference.