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SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.
DESCRIPTION: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 \nJoin 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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nThis webinar starts at 7 pm (EDT). Registration is required. \n  \n*If you are looking to sponsor someone you know\, please look into the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program instead. Refugees participating in the BVOR program  cannot be named by sponsors\, refugees overseas also cannot apply to participate in the BVOR program. The selection of refugees for the BVOR program is made by the UN Refugee Agency and the Canadian Government.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-webinar-series-for-bvor-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.
DESCRIPTION: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 \nJoin 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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nThis webinar starts at 7 pm (EDT). Registration is required. \n  \n*If you are looking to sponsor someone you know\, please look into the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program instead. Refugees participating in the BVOR program  cannot be named by sponsors\, refugees overseas also cannot apply to participate in the BVOR program. The selection of refugees for the BVOR program is made by the UN Refugee Agency and the Canadian Government.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-webinar-series-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
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CREATED:20250318T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163559Z
UID:10000301-1742324400-1742328000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! \nJoin 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: \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
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UID:10000665-1742324400-1742328000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! \nJoin 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: \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-for-bvor-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T140814
CREATED:20250318T162631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163923Z
UID:10000299-1742817600-1742823000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health & Well-being Info Session (For Winnipeg)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources! \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 11 am CDT (12 pm EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/mental-health-well-being-info-session-for-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilina Shiwaye":MAILTO:hshiwaye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T162631Z
UID:10000663-1742817600-1742823000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health & Well-being Info Session (For Winnipeg)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources! \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 11 am CDT (12 pm EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/mental-health-well-being-info-session-for-winnipeg-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilina Shiwaye":MAILTO:hshiwaye@rstp.ca
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