Sojourn House Canada

Join us at Nathan Phillips Square to stand in solidarity with refugees! 🌟

We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting members for our Board of Directors! If you're passionate about driving change and shaping the lives of newly-arrived refugees, explore opportunities with us through the link below.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS | CharityVillage It is an exciting time to join the Board of the Sojourn House. We are currently welcoming a new Executive Director, facilitating expansion of our programs and services, and updating our strategic plan to best represent the needs of our refugee community. We currently have two Board seats available a...

Enough talk. It's time for action. Sojourn House demands immediate government action to house asylum-seeking refugees. The recent tragedy of a young man's death, seeking safety and belonging, is both heartbreaking and shameful. Let's turn words into deeds and create a safe haven for those in need.

Dear supporters,

We are excited to announce that Sojourn House will be participating in Giving Tuesday on November 29. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the power of social media to raise awareness and funds for important causes, such as Sojourn's House's mission of providing a safe place where refugees are supported and empowered to pursue a life in Canada.
We hope you will join us in supporting our important work providing shelter to asylum seekers to Canada on Giving Tuesday.

Stay tuned for more information about how you can get involved!

"Changing Lives, One Home at a Time 🏠💕 Your donation can make a real difference for someone in need. Let's come together as a community and provide shelter, warmth, and hope. Join us in making a personal impact today! "

Donate - Sojourn House Did you know that a single refugee claimant receives on average only $330 per month for basic needs through Ontario Works? To open a bank account as a newcomer or to sign a lease to a home, clients often require two pieces of ID for verification. The average cost of a government issued ID is around....

No matter where you come from, the right to seek is universal. Will you help protect this human right?

✍️ Add your name: unhcr.org/hope

"🎃👻 Beware! 👻🎃 Some of our clients are conjuring up some seriously spooky pumpkin magic this Halloween! It's all treats and no tricks at Sojourn House this October! 🕷️🕸️ "

Here at Sojourn House, our mission is to ensure that refugee newcomers are set up for success in their new life in Canada.

Join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Francisco Vidal.

Leading with Compassion: Meet Francisco Vidal, Sojourn House’s New Executive Director Interviewer: Can you tell us about your professional background and the journey that led you to this position? Francisco: My journey in the settlement sector began in 2002 when I started working with unaccompanied refugee youth in Vancouver’s downtown east side. Since then, I’ve been dedicated t...

🍁Embrace Truth and Reconciliation Day with Heartfelt Compassion 🍁

Today, as we observe Truth and Reconciliation Day, our hearts are heavy yet hopeful. Sojourn House stands alongside the Indigenous peoples of Canada, humbly recognizing that we operate on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples.

This day is not just a date on the calendar; it's an echo of generations, a story of resilience, and a plea for healing. It's a moment to bridge divides, uplift voices, and hold hands on a path towards reconciliation.

🤝 Let us embark on this emotional journey together:

1️⃣ Listen with Empathy: Let the stories of Indigenous communities sear into your hearts. Their pain, their courage, their wisdom—listen, understand, and share their truths.

2️⃣ Embrace the Truth: Residential schools left scars that continue to shape lives. Acknowledge the past, honor survivors, and offer your unwavering support.

3️⃣ Healing Hearts: Healing is a journey, not a destination. Extend your hand in support of mental health, cultural revitalization, and wellness initiatives within Indigenous communities.

4️⃣ Celebrate Cultural Richness: Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous cultures. Celebrate their languages, art, music, and traditions that enrich our shared heritage.

5️⃣ Advocate for Change: Raise your voice for systemic change. Demand justice, equity, and respect for Indigenous rights at every level of society.

📣 Share your emotions, stories, and pledges for reconciliation today. Let the world see that together, we can turn pain into progress, sorrow into strength, and history into a brighter future.

Join us in creating a Canada where compassion and understanding unite us all. ❤️

"Where is our government's moral compass? This is a sanctuary city, at least I thought it was a welcoming city."
Sojourn House Executive Director speaks out for homeless refugees at today's rally.
https://www.cp24.com/news/i-feel-like-i-m-not-welcome-here-refugees-and-organizations-speak-out-as-officials-meet-to-address-crisis-on-toronto-streets-1.6480145

Today Sojourn House stands with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada in their quest for justice and reconciliation and we celebrate the culture and teachings of the first People of Canada.

Empathy knows no borders – support refugees today at https://www.sojournhouse.org/get-involved/donate/

Wishing you a prosperous and joy-filled Eid, filled with moments of laughter, love, and togetherness. Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak!

Sojourn House wishes you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Easter and Passover.

Chag Sameach and Happy Eater/Joyeuse Pâques!

It is a sad day for refugee rights, but we can all do our part by signing the petition letter being circulated by the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International.

Please sign and give your voice; over 4,000 have signed to date.

https://takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/103088/action/1

Canada: End the Safe Third Country Agreement Under the Safe Third Country Agreement (SCTA), refugees who arrive at official ports of entry to seek protection in Canada are sent back to the US, where some have suffered serious rights violations in detention. Call on Canada to be a leader for , by rescinding the SCTA. TAKE ACTION >...

Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed month

Sojourn House celebrates the courage, strength and resilience of refugee women on this day of solidarity with all women.

Wishing you all a happy long weekend filled with the love and warmth of your families and loved ones.

February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements and innovations of Black individuals and communities, as well as their contributions to society.

Celebrating all Shelter Workers this week. On the frontlines supporting the most vulnerable of our communities.
Emergency Shelter and Homelessness Service Workers Week

On behalf of the extended family of Sojourn House, we would like to with you all a Happy Lunar New Year!

From all of us at Sojourn House we’d like to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and a hopeful year ahead 🤗🌈😃

This past Friday, Sojourn House kicked off the Holiday season with kids' performances, a holiday dinner and a special visit from Santa. for most of our clients, this was their first Canadian Holiday experience.

This year we created a short video to share with you. It speaks to all that Sojourn House strives to be as we welcome and support refugees to settle and make Canada their new home.
Please click on the link below:
https://youtu.be/B8PwhbHRmAM

Big thanks to the Toronto Star Charities for their generous donation. We are grateful that the Shoebox project remembers our clients every Holiday season.