promotes and facilitates the reception of newcomers to Canada
sensitizes the community to address newcomers’ needs and invites it to respond
assists newcomers to realize their full potential in Canadian Society
WE ARE GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES:
commitment to social justice in all policies, programs and services
provision of assistance to newcomers regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical ability
use of approaches that are empowering, client-centered, and that address the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the person
recognition of the central importance of the human resources of the Centre – volunteers, staff and members
commitment to provide services in both official languages
provision of multilingual services to newcomers
commitment to work with related agencies, community organizations, and various faith groups, especially the parishes of the area, and
accountability to stakeholders – funders, creditors and the community-at-large
OUR SERVICES TO NEWCOMERS INCLUDE:
temporary accommodations and housing assistance
orientation about education, employment, health and other topics to help navigate life in Canada
help with immigration documents and processes
referrals and support to access other services
help to connect and contribute to their new community
assistance to improve fluency in English or French
