Annual General Meeting
September 28, 2023
Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM on September 28, 2023. It was a wonderful celebration of the work we do and a coming together of the...
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2023 Ride for Refuge
September 23, 2023
Events, News
Thank you to all the amazing riders, walkers, and donors who supported this year's Ride for Refuge! A special thank you goes out to United College at University of Waterloo...
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Festival Season
August 31, 2023
Events, News
Reception House was out in the community this summer raising awareness about refugee issues and the need for affordable housing. We were joined by artist, Pamela Rojas and her giant...
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Circle of Connection
July 29, 2023
Events
On July 29, we hosted our first annual Circle of Connection event to recognize our amazing volunteers and build relationships between volunteers and clients. Over one hundred people attended the...
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Reception House 2021-2022 Annual Report
September 28, 2022
News
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...
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There’s a place for everyone in Canada’s workplace
April 8, 2022
Stories
Over the last 4 years, Reception House has been quietly providing employment support to refugees who came to Canada from around the world. Guiding newcomers through pre-employment processes like job...
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Small Business, Big Dreams – How newcomer Nada P is strengthening her digital literacy to realize her goals
January 13, 2022
Stories
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...
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“Reception House helped me spread my wings” – Newcomer Success Story
August 28, 2020
Stories
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...
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A Closer Look: Case Managers at Reception House
June 2, 2020
Stories
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,...
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What moves YOU? Andreea Willson shares her journey from refugee to Ride for Refuge Team Captain
September 4, 2019
Stories
From refugee to Canadian citizen, Andreea’s role as a Life Skills Support Worker at Reception House has allowed her to pursue her passion of welcoming others to Canada. Andreea has...
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