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.
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...
“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...
Going Virtual with Community Justice Initiatives
*This story was written by Stacey Colliver, Director of Community Relations at Community Justice Initiatives Since 2016, Reception House Waterloo Region has been jointly delivering the New Canadian Youth Connections (NCYC) with Community Justice Initiatives...
What is it like to arrive as a refugee in Canada during a pandemic?
So many of our new neighbours have untold stories. They have endured unthinkable heartbreak and loss. Their very presence in our communities is a testament to human resilience. It is our responsibility here in Waterloo Region and beyond to give these newcomers a Warm...
A Closer Look: Case Managers at Reception House
Our team of Case Managers play a very important role in the journey our newcomer clients make in starting a new life here in Waterloo Region. And during this pandemic, that responsibility and their workload has only increased. That’s why we want to give you a peek...
Conestoga College PR students lead successful fundraising campaigns despite pandemic
Over the past few months, we have been extremely lucky to collaborate with a talented group of second-year Bachelor of Public Relations’ students at Conestoga College. As part of their program, they were tasked with planning and running successful fundraising events...
This former refugee learned English and got a job. This is her story.
Note: This story was written by our Manager of Employment Services, Bashir Shahbaz. We have also replaced some names to provide our clients’ privacy. “Working is life. It makes you feel like you have a life.” “When I didn’t work, I felt like I didn't have a life.”...