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.
What moves YOU? Andreea Willson shares her journey from refugee to Ride for Refuge Team Captain
We are gaining momentum this fall by asking What moves YOU? Ride for Refuge Team Captain, Andreea Willson, reflects on her time as a refugee and her role as Life Skills Support Worker at Reception House.
Cooking for a cause…. Catching up with community meal host Heather Verhulp
The community meal host program recruits neighbours, service groups or others to bring and share a meal as a gesture of welcome.
World Refugee Day – a time to practice empathy
Many of our new neighbours have untold stories, have endured heartbreak and loss, and yet their very presence in our communities is a testament to human resilience…
Reflecting on Minka 2017 – #host2home
On October 27th and 28th, we partnered with St.Jerome’s University to host a community dialogue on refugee resettlement. Through story sharing, discussion and hands-on activities we explored the journey of settlement in Waterloo Region and got a deeper understanding...
An act of Kindness for Walid Ali #RAKday
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day #RAKday. The message is simple; do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they do something nice for someone else. Although Walid Ali (pictured centre) has been in Canada for less than a month, he has found...