Attention all refugee sponsors, learn how to better support the employment journey of the individual(s) you've sponsored. Provide better assistance to sponsored refugees and empower them with resources that will help them navigate potential employment issues, for a smoother settlement. Please join us for a discussion with presenters from settlement/employment organizations. Please note, you must […]
A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together, as a first step in […]
This webinar is part of a four-part series of short, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship. Ready, Set, Match #3 –Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines: Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship, it’s time to put […]
What exactly needs to happen when a sponsored refugee decides to move away from their intended community of settlement during the sponsorship period (or if they never arrive there in the first place)? This process, called Secondary Migration, has become a bit of a hot topic for a number of reasons. Sponsors and sponsored newcomers […]
You can become a catalyst for positive change through Canada’s special program that matches would-be refugee sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. Join us on Tuesday, January 28th from 7 to 8 pm EST for an introduction to the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program and find out: *how the BVOR program works *who is […]
BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada, but how much must a sponsorship group contribute and what are the rules around financial support? J Join us as we answer these questions and more to equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your financial obligations as a BVOR sponsor. […]
Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. In this training session, you’ll learn about: acceptable sources of funds fundraising strategies […]
Find out more about some of the available mental health services for refugee newcomers in Winnipeg. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts in this field who will share helpful information about the types of services their organizations offer and how to access them. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources! […]
During this info session, guest presenters from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide sponsors with the knowledge they need to support newcomers in understanding the Canadian tax system. Learn how to guide sponsored individuals through tax filing and accessing government benefits. This session will equip you with practical tools to ensure the newcomers are […]
Join the RSTP and guest presenters from Service Canada - who will offer sponsors a comprehensive overview of the key services available to refugee newcomers such as health coverage, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), and other essential benefits. Learn how to effectively support newcomers in accessing these services, ensuring they have the resources they need to […]
Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated, especially with the rise of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated informatoin and media in in fraudulent activities. Anyone can become a target - newcomers like sponsored refugees who are still adjusting to life in Canada are especially vulnerable as they may not be familiar with these […]
*Ready Set Match! A new BVOR webinar series. Introducing our new series of short, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship. What's Webinar #2 all about? BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada, but how […]
