HOME
BEGINS HERE

We provide newcomers and refugee families with the support, care, and community they need to build a new life in Canada.

HOME
BEGINS HERE

We provide newcomers and refugee families with the support, care, and community they need to build a new life in Canada.

2,957+

Individuals Supported
Over the Last 5 Years


421+

Government-Assisted
Refugee Welcomed


949+

Secured Housing
for Our Clients


704+

Jobs Secured
at Program Exit

WHAT WE DO

Supporting Newcomers.
Building Futures.

From the moment newcomers arrive, we walk beside them with integrated services, practical support, and caring guidance every step of the way.

Housing

Temporary accommodation, housing support, and landlord partnerships to help refugee families find stability and belonging.

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Healthcare navigation and advocacy for refugees with complex needs, supporting access to essential care and services.

Employment Services

Job readiness, skills support, and employer connections to help newcomers move toward sustainable employment.

Integration Skills Training

Community orientation, life-skills development, and resource connections to support confident settlement in Canada.

Children & Youth

Mental health, education, mentorship, and youth programs that support belonging, confidence, and successful integration.

French Services

Settlement, employment, and integration support for francophone newcomers through partnerships and community activities.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Our Transitional Housing
Project in Kitchener

A 6-storey, purpose-built housing development with 34 units, designed to provide safe, affordable, and supportive homes for newcomer and refugee families as they begin building stability in Waterloo Region.

"No one should spend their first days in Canada moving from shelter to shelter."

Babur Mawladin

Chief Executive Officer

We create stability

We build the future

THE NEWCOMER JOURNEY

A Pathway to a New Beginning

We walk alongside newcomers at every step, providing the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build a stable and successful life in Canada.

1

Arrival

Welcoming newcomers with dignity and care.

2

Immediate Support

Meeting urgent needs and providing guidance.

3

Safe Housing

Moving toward stable, affordable housing.

4

Employment & Skills

Building skills and accessing job opportunities.

5

Independence

Thriving, contributing, and building a new life in Canada.

WITH GRATITUDE

Our Funding Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the organizations whose support makes our work possible.

NEWS & EVENTS

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

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Event

Community Heroes Recognition Banquet Celebrates Local Changemakers

July 8, 2026
News

Reception House Welcomes Councilor Stephanie Stretch to Discuss Home Begins Here

July 19, 2026
Story

Home Begins Here: CEO Interview on Our Capital Campaign

March 30, 2026

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