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  • Open House, Refugee Rights Day

    Come join us at 675 Queen St S Unit 230, Kitchener for a day of learning, community, and celebration. Our Open House will feature interactive exhibits, guest speakers, and opportunities to connect
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  • Kitchener Youth Action Council Youth Awards

    Victoria Park Pavilion 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, ON, Canada

    COMPASS Celebrates the nomination of one of our many amazing youth volunteers for the KYAC Youth Award 2024. Every year, the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) celebrates the talents and contributions of young people in our community. KYAC promotes a positive image of young people and generates awareness of the valuable contributions youth make in
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  • Social Venture Partners COMPASS Site Visit

    COMPASS Refugee Centre 230 – 675 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    COMPASS is happy to announce that Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region has taken us on as an investee. Members of SVP will be at our office on Thursday, May 23rd
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  • Senior of the Year – Volunteer Awards 2024

    Seniors are gems! Marcela has volunteered as a language interpreter and translator with COMPASS Refugee Centre for over 2 years. By helping clients overcome language barriers as they work with caseworkers, Marcela helps to ensure both parties can be confident that their written and verbal communication is clear, thus enabling clients to make informed decisions
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  • SVP Summer Social

    It was wonderful to be invited to the SVP Summer Social as one of three charities that SVP is investing in for 2024. We are particularly excited about SVP Teens and the difference they are making with several charities. This group is open to all teens, and we have been thrilled to see some youth
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  • World Refugee Day

    "Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to
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  • COMPASS Speaking at the Museum

    The Museum 10 King St W,, Kitchener,, ON

    Daniel from COMPASS spoke at the Museum on the 22nd of June around 2:00 pm. The theme was Solidarity with Refugees. Daniel spoke about how COMPASS, as a social impact charity, is making a difference in the lives of refugees and refugee claimants, and how Daniel knows this first hand as he was helped by
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  • Golf for a Cause

    Whistle Bear Golf Club 1316 Dickie Settlement Rd, Cambridge, ON

    The United Way invited COMPASS to come to hang out for the day at Whistle Bear Golf Club for their annual Golf for a Cause fundraiser. The United Way is
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  • Good Neighbour Team Summer Social

    COMPASS Refugee Centre 230 – 675 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    This event is for our Good Neighbour Team volunteers. Our GNT volunteers meet with clients and help them find welcome and belonging in our community. Come out and enjoy food,
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  • COMPASS Annual Summer Picnic

    Victoria Park Pavilion 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, ON, Canada

    Come and enjoy COMPASS' Annual Summer Picnic. Bring your whole family for an amazing pot-luck style dinner. We will have lots of fun activities for kids of all ages, thanks to Creekside Church. MCC will be joining us again this year as co-hosts. We are thankful to all our clients and volunteers for sharing this
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  • Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 2024

    This July, three of our long-time volunteers were nominated for the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. COMPASS is grateful to have volunteers like Manuela, Lisa (not pictured), and Wilma who have given their time, talents, and treasures for 5-10 years. Thank you for all the work you do, we could not do it without you. COMPASS
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  • Featured

    Join the Ride for Refuge 2024 today!

    Doon Valley Golf Course 500 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join COMPASS Refugee Centre Saturday, Oct 5, 2024! Schedule 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome 4:00 pm: Move Send-off 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served 6:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025! Not
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