How can Businesses and Organizations Help?

Businesses and organizations big and small are encouraged to help welcome refugees.

 

Here are some examples of how your business or orgnization can contribute:

 

Give housing, items and services

• Offer accommodations at no cost or reduced cost

• Offer storage space to local organizations

• Offer in-kind donations including company space to host community events

• Donate, collect, or distribute items such as clothing, furniture, appliances, vehicles, food, mobile phones and books

• Provide services such as transportation, moving, internet, storage, computer maintenance, insurance, legal advice 

 

Provide funding​

• Donate money here

• Fund a scholarship for refugees

• Organize fundraisers 

 

Employ refugees and provide training

• Hire a refugee and encourage other employers in your community to do the same

• Provide training on language, digital skills, and soft skills

• Help refugees build professional networks

• Support and recognize organizations that employ newcomers

 

Include newcomers

• Encourage employees to mentor refugees in their workplaces and communities

• Organize social events to celebrate diversity and promote cultural exchange

 

In-Kind Donations

• Goods and services to support refugees families, or the KRRG.

 

Anticipating the needs of a 'soon to arrive' refugee, we are looking for a safe counter top electronic cooking appliance; such as a hot plate, Insta-pot, roasting pot, etc.

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​For more information, please contact:

Louise Hockley,  louhockley@gmail.com

250-427-3726 

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​If you wish to make a cash donation please visit out donations page.