Organizations that Support Immigrants and Refugees in Canada Block D by Erin Gardner https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi en-us 2023-03-29 16:49:49 UTC 2026-03-11 01:27:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537260327 http://www.dcrs.ca/
Who: refugees  
What: they help with daily life, finding a job, language training, job specific language training, services for youth and services for LGBTQ2 
Where: British Columbia 
Why: to make as many refugees feel welcome and get support
How: by becoming a mentor and/or volunteering 
Inara Ansell

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Who
DIVERSEcity is an organization that helps immigrants and other diverse groups

What
It helps immigrants connect with local communities, help them access the healthcare system and other Canadian systems. Support them in finding housing, jobs, and schooling.

Where
They currently operate in the lower mainland and are based in Surrey.

Why
There goal is to eliminate barriers that stop refugees and immigrants from getting equal opportunities.

How
You can apply to volunteer on their website for multiple things like the Together Project. Which connects volunteers with immigrants for support and a sense of community. 

Sukhreet
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Association for New Canadians (ANC)

who does the organization help?
They help new canadians and are currently focusing on people who were effected by the ukraine-russia situation

what do they do?
They help New canadians connect with their community. They help canadians learn about canadian diversity, education, language, careers, and employment

Where do they operate?
newfoundland

Why do they do what they do?
they do this to help war refugees have a better future and life in canada.

How can we get involved?
call 709-722-9680 or email information@ancnl.ca]]> 2023-03-29 19:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537265106 https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537265676 NewToBC

Who: my organization is named NewToBC and helps immigrants and refugee
 
What: they and helps them learn about important information that they need to know about living in BC and help the adjust to living here 
 
Where: NewToBC works all over British Columbia providing support to newcomers
 
Why: there goal is to help as many immigrants and refuges adjust to living in Canada as much as possible and help them get the needed information.
 
How: you can sign up to be a volunteer on there website they have many locations all over BC

Jasleen Gill
]]> 2023-03-29 19:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537265676 DIVERSEcity https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537266863 The DIVERSEcity organization helps immigrants, refugees, and migrants in Canada. 

They provide services for refugees, LGBTQ+, and youth. They also help with finding jobs and provide training to learn languages. As well as finding or becoming a mentor to a newcomer.

They operate at 1107 - 7330, 137th street in Surrey, B.C, Canada.

The purpose of their organization is to inspire belonging in a strong integrated community by empowering newcomers to Canada.

You can get involved by contacting their number at 604-547-1203, or visiting the website info@dcrs.ca. They have volunteering opportunities. 

-Pawan Kang

]]> 2023-03-29 19:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537266863 S.U.C.C.E.S.S refugees https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537267595 Who - All Canadians,but refugees included.  
What - Assist those trying to get in Canada, and help those already inside the country. Offers to help those new to the country become more knowing about their new home.
Where - Vancouver, BC.
Why - To build a safer and better place for refuges to grow accustomed to. 
How - Assisting, or joining the group to help them in their endeavors.

Faisal, Parjot.]]> 2023-03-29 19:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537267595 DIVERSEcity -community resources society https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537267705 Who: They help immigrants, temporary workers, and refugees 

What: The help with finding employment, learning English, housing, and coping with challenges of settlement in Canada

Where: They are located in Surrey, Langley, Delta, and White Rock

Why: They believe that “everyone belongs here.” They value growth, respect, integrity, and compassion. Thus, they seek out opportunities and solutions for refugees, immigrants, and temporary workers 

How: They offer volunteers programs within Surrey, Delta, Langley, and Cloverdale to people that are 19+ of age
Contact: 604-597-0205 or volunteer@dcra.ca

Ysmael]]> 2023-03-29 19:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537267705 Frog hollow neighborhood house https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537268915 Who: This organization helps with things in daily life, services for women, and services for youth
What: this organization helps people struggling in the community and shine light on big problems in our community.
Where: this group operates in Vancouver BC
Why: They want to see a change in our community and peoples lives so the group steps up and helps people in need.
How: we can get involved by supporting the community and the people who need our help. 

Lauren and Arden ]]> 2023-03-29 19:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537268915 https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537269019 Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)
 
Who?
This CCR organization protects the rights and sponsorships, settlements and well being for refugees and migrants in Canada. 
 
What?
 
·      Advocating for the rights of refugees and immigrants through media relations, government relations, research and public education. 
 
·      Provides opportunities for networking and professional development through conferences. This gives them exposure and job opportunities.
 
·      Work with other corporations to strengthen the defence of refugee rights 
 
Where?
 This organization is located in Montreal, Quebec.
 
Why?
The mission is to protect immigrants rights and work towards stopping the racism they face. Also, challenges colonialism and intersecting oppression. 
 
How?
You can get involved in the organization by applying to become a member with a fee depending on your location and age.
]]> 2023-03-29 19:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537269019 Canadian Red Cross https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537270119
 Who: Migrants and refugees
 What: Provide aid in areas of poverty, natural disaster, armed conflict, and humanitarian crisis.
 Where: All across Canada
 Why: Protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.
 How: You can give donations to the organizations online or drop them off to your local Red Cross. You can also apply to volunteer as there are many opportunities to do so.

]]> 2023-03-29 19:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537270119 Pacific Community Resources Society https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537270964 What: Support you whether you’re looking for a job, a new home or any education. They also provide support in mental health 

Where: Surrey, BC

Who: provide services and support to homeless or risk to becoming homeless 

Why: they are passionate about ending homelessness in our community 

How: Work, volunteer or complete practicum with them]]> 2023-03-29 20:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537270964 UNHCR https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537271116 Who: Refugees and displaced people's

What: Provides food, shelter, water, etc.

Where: 137 countries and territories in 550 locations including BC, Canada.

Why: Wish to help refugees who's lives have been uprooted for numerous reasons.

How: Host an event fundraiser or invest as a monthly donor

Lucile]]> 2023-03-29 20:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537271116 Gurshan Tatla https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537273964 The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL)
Who does the organization help: The organizations helps a wide range of literacy services for all Immigrants and refugees including:Family, Child/Youth, Adult/Senior Literacy Programs, Settlement Services and Language Services



What do they do:
A not-for-profit literacy organization, working in 77 communities across south-eastern British Columbia with 150 staff and hundreds of volunteers which provide free literacy programs and services to people of all ages.


Why(Mission/Goal): The orginzation believes that literacy and learning matter, and are essential in creating strong and resilient communities that thrive.

How can we be involved:  Through the use of donations, one can help provide funding by donating to the organization or can volunteer for literacy programs and services for the organization’s community.]]> 2023-03-29 20:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537273964 Deven, Mustafa https://padlet.com/erinmgardner7/7a4ffd796vh52lpi/wish/2537274984 Who?
DIVERSEcity is a registered charity with a 42 year history of helping immigrants. They value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. They have newcomers build a life they want in Canada by providing them with information, skills and connections for this journey towards success and belonging.
What?
 Client centred organisation that provides services in a variety of first languages. They actively seek the best opportunities and solutions tailored specifically to their individual clients needs.
Where?
They have multiple campuses located in Surrey, Langely, Delta and White Rock.
Why?
Their mission is to inspire belonging in a strong integrated community by empowering newcomers to Canada.
How? 
We can help by volunteering and through volunteering leading English conversation circles and teaching computer classes that focus on tax paying. Another way to contribute is by donation. If you would like to take an extra step you can apply to join their team.



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