Volunteers’ Statements
Farotan Noorullah (Client and Volunteer) Farotan is a client and a volunteer for Reception House. He supported meal services at the temporary accommodation and this is what he has to...
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There’s a place for everyone in Canada’s workplace
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
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
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
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
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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