Afghan Refugee Crisis Response Program

Calgary East Zone Newcomers Collaborative


Description
Provides resettlement information, support, and referrals to Afghan refugees in Canada, Afghanistan or in another country.

Service offers:

  • information about Calgary, including services, transportation, etc.
  • information about English Language Assessment and English Language classes
  • job preparation and training
  • accessing school services
  • finding and keeping accomodations, including financial support to pay for rental deposits and/or rent and utilities
  • culturally familiar foods and food hampers

  • clothing (including winter clothing), furniture, and household items

  • refugee sponsorship, volunteer opportunities and donation collection


Affiliation: Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, Immigrant Services Calgary, The Immigrant Education Society
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • Afghan refugees in Canada, Afghanistan, or another country
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call the Emergency Response Centre at 1-833-217-6614
  • send an e-mail to vpreferrals@centrefornewcomers.ca

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-833-217-6614
Telephone
403-569-3325
Web Site
http://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/afghansupport
Email
vpreferrals@centrefornewcomers.ca
Languages
Dari; English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 26, 2024
Location
Calgary
Hours of Operation

Hours of operation vary. Contact for details.