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SUMMARY:Banking and Money Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:COMPASS Refugee Centre\, partnering with Kindred Credit Union\, is inviting all newcomers without permanent resident status to the free event!\nNEW DATE! Banking and Money Skills Workshop: Build Your Financial Confidence in Canada\nThis workshop aims to teach people how to navigate banking\, manage their finances\, and build a strong financial foundation for their future in Canada. \nDate: June 9th\, 2026\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, COMPASS Refugee Centre \, 230-675 Queen St. S. Kitchener \nWhat You Will Gain: \n\nChoose the right bank account for your needs  \nUnderstand everyday transactions (debits\, credits and payments)  \nUse online banking and ATMs safely and confidently \nBuild and maintain a strong credit history  \nCreate practical budgets for daily life  \nRecognize and avoid common financial scams  \nUse simple tools to plan and manage your finances \n\nKindred Credit Union will provide a Spanish Interpreter. \nThis workshop is free.  \nWe are looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://compassrefugee.ca/event/banking-money-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:COMPASS Refugee Centre\, 230 – 675 Queen Street South\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Appreciation Dinner for Fathers and Father Figures!
DESCRIPTION:Fathers! Please join us for a FREE Ethiopian meal at Warka Tree Restaurant in Guelph!\nFathers play an integral role in their families’ lives\, whether they are near or far from their loved ones. \nAs a community\, we want to express our gratitude to Fathers for all that you do! \nAt this dinner event\, you will have the opportunity to meet a new friend\, learn about each other’s cultures\, traditions\, and languages\, and talk about your role as a Father. \nWe will enjoy traditional Ethiopian vegetarian and meat dishes together. No Halal\, no gluten-free. \nIf you don’t speak English\, don’t worry. This event is welcoming to all languages and cultures. \nThis event is for Fathers and Father Figures only.
URL:https://compassrefugee.ca/event/appreciation-dinner-for-fathers-and-father-figures/
LOCATION:Warka Tree Ethiopian Restaurant\, 75 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Benefits: Taxes and Income Supports Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:COMPASS Refugee Centre\, partnering with the Working Centre\, is inviting all newcomers without permanent resident status to this free event!\nMaximize Your Benefits: Taxes and Income Supports Made Simple\nThis workshop is aimed at helping refugee claimants and all newcomers without Permanent Resident status to understand taxes and government benefits in Canada. \nDate: June 30th\, 2026\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nAddress: Fresh Ground Café\, 256 King St E.\, Kitchener\, ON N2G 2L1 \n  \nWhat You’ll Gain:  \n– How do taxes work in Canada \n– Available government benefits and credits \n– How to access income support programs \n– Answers to your questions from an experienced facilitator \n  \nCOMPASS Refuge Centre is providing a Spanish interpreter. \nWe are excited to welcome you there! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://compassrefugee.ca/event/maximize-your-benefits-taxes-income-supports-made-simple/
LOCATION:Fresh Ground Café space\, 256 King St E.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 2L1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:COMPASS AND MCC ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC
DESCRIPTION:The Best Summer Event!\nGet ready for an unforgettable summer tradition—the Annual Summer Picnic Potluck! This festive gathering is open to everyone: clients\, donors\, volunteers\, staff\, and all our incredible community supporters. It’s a time to come together\, celebrate\, and enjoy each other’s company. \nBring along a delicious food item\, enough for 4-5 people to share\, as we create a feast full of flavors from around the world. \nThe event will be packed with fun activities\, featuring games for both kids and adults. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen connections\, meet new friends\, or simply have a fantastic time\, this picnic is the perfect opportunity to do it all. \nLet’s come together\, share in the joy\, and make memories that will last a lifetime! \nWHAT TO DO: \n1.  Choose your favourite main dish or dessert. \n2.  Make enough for your group and a little bit extra to share. \n3.  Bring it and your serving utensils to the Victoria Park Pavilion (inside the building). \n4.  Please provide a label with the name of your dish and a list of ingredients (for diet needs and food preferences) \n5. Be ready to enjoy an afternoon of fun\, food\, and new friends! \n  \nParking can be a challenge at Victoria Park\, so you are welcome to park in the COMPASS office parking lot. The lot is located at the Queen South Business Centre\, 675 Queen Street South\, Kitchener (see the map below for walking details).
URL:https://compassrefugee.ca/event/annual-summer-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Pavilion\, 80 Schneider Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 1K9\, Canada
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