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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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