Info Session: Ask us Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-Person: Victoria, BC)

Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria 808 Douglas Street, Suite 102, Victoria, British Colombia

This in-person info session will be an opportunity for the general public, potential private sponsors, current sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, Sponsorship Agreement Holders) and SPO settlement staff based in Victoria (BC) to learn more about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about […]

Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.

Virtual

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. […]

Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia

Virtual

As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. During this virtual info session, sponsors in BC will learn about: > Their […]

Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors

Virtual

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 […]

Mental Health & Well-being Info Session (For Winnipeg)

Virtual

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!   […]