Matthew House Refugee Welcome Centre - Matthew House Refugee Welcome Centre of Windsor

Settlement, system navigation and community orientation for refugee claimants.

• assistance with refugee claim process, CBSA, IRCC
• connection to community services and supports like Legal Aid, Social Assistance and Housing
• referrals to experienced refugee claimant lawyers
• transitional housing
• help with translation and interpretation
• orientation to Canadian life
• connection to established Canadians who can help individual or family settle
• help finding permanent housing, furnishings, dishes, and other household items
• assistance locating volunteer and employment opportunities
• operates as an emergency shelter for anyone when space permits

Volunteer opportunities available both at Matthew House, and by friending Refugee Claimants and helping them settle in community. See website for more information.

Appointment recommended for settlement services. Call First for space availability for shelter/housing.

Refugee claimants, asylum seekers, precarious migrants and their immediate families. Support available until they are deemed a Convention Refugee and/or are able to receive supports from IRCC funded agencies.
No restrictions for homeless shelter services, space permitting

other languages available by appointment

Fully accessible

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