Compass Refugee Centre

COMPASS is a faith-based organization, with the Mennonite ethos of peace and welcome remaining at the heart of our organization. The Parable of the Good Samaritan aptly describes our foundation, our motivation, and our desire to meet the needs of refugee claimants freely, readily, tangibly, and with a warm welcome. We believe all people are worthy of dignity, honour, and respect.

The COMPASS Mission: To assist, accompany, and advocate for refugee claimants in our community. ASSIST COMPASS is often the first step for refugee claimants in Canada. We assist in: Completing refugee claim forms and applications. Finding legal counsel. Translation and interpretation. Navigating other complex immigration processes. ACCOMPANY A new country, language, climate, and culture can bring many challenges for families struggling to meet their basic needs. COMPASS helps refugee claimants: Get oriented to their new community. Build meaningful networks of support. Find immediate shelter, long-term housing, and food security. Obtain social assistance and employment. Access healthcare. Find educational opportunities and supports. ADVOCATE Issues such as unfair legislation and barriers to families reunification are just two of the many significant obstacles facing refugee claimant families. COMPASS helps by raising awareness in the community and by advocating for change at various levels of public and political influence and policy formation.

Refugee claimants in our community.

Compass Refugee Centre is open Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 12:30pm.

Call (519) 571-1912, or use the website.

Phone

(519) 571-1912

Website

https://mcrs.ca/