Volunteers Make All the Difference! We warmly invite you to our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 28, 12:30 pm - 2:00pm . We look forward to expressing our gratitude in person with a tasty lunch, good company and a small gift for YOU! The end of our time will include an additional celebration with
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Are you new to Canada? This workshop will help you understand your legal rights and how to stay protected at work. In this session, you will learn how to: ✔ Understand your rights as a worker in Ontario ✔ Recognize unfair treatment and what to do ✔ Understand tribunals and administrative courts ✔ Find trusted
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Join us to share stories about your mother, grandmother, auntie, or someone who cared for you! We will: * Learn the names of local flowers and plants * Hear simple stories about them * Learn how to press and keep flowers * Make art with pressed flowers on paper and cards We will use our
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COMPASS Refugee Centre, partnering with Kindred Credit Union, is inviting all newcomers without permanent resident status to the free event! NEW DATE! Banking and Money Skills Workshop: Build Your Financial Confidence in Canada This workshop aims to teach people how to navigate banking, manage their finances, and build a strong financial foundation for their future in
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Fathers! Please join us for a FREE Ethiopian meal at Warka Tree Restaurant in Guelph! Fathers play an integral role in their families' lives, whether they are near or far
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COMPASS Refugee Centre, partnering with the Working Centre, is inviting all newcomers without permanent resident status to this free event! Maximize Your Benefits: Taxes and Income Supports Made Simple This
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Empower yourself with knowledge that protects your home. Join us for Know Your Tenant Rights, a free virtual webinar designed to help tenants understand the laws, processes, and protections available
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Join us for a neighbourhood meet, greet, and eat! Come connect with your neighbours in a warm, welcoming setting and enjoy a delicious shared meal together. Dinner will be generously
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Courageous Welcome Lunch: Building Connections for Parents and Teens Saturday, July 25, 12:00–3:00 p.m. COMPASS Refugee Centre, Kitchener What to Expect: - Hands‑on table activities for parents and youth - Creative art and interactive games led by GRFS youth mentors (high school & university students) - Free catered Turkish lunch provided by Sona, a local
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Is your child starting school soon? Join us for a warm and supportive virtual workshop designed to help families feel confident and prepared for this exciting milestone. In this session,
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📅 Thursday, August 6 🕔 4:30–7:00 PM 📍 Kortright Church Gardens, 55 Devere Drive, Guelph You and your family are warmly invited to a free community potluck where newcomers and neighbors can connect, enjoy good food, and learn about the garden harvest. Come take part in the annual onion pull and receive a complimentary offering
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The Best Summer Event! Get 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. Bring along a delicious food item, enough for 4-5 people to
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