Mission

Statement of Mission and Principles

THE CATHOLIC CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANTS

  • 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
  • special programs for youth
  • counselling