The Resettlement Assistance Program delivers income support and assistance for a range of immediate and essential services to Government Assisted Refugees as they transition into life in Canada. During the initial 4-6 weeks following their arrival, this program provides support, and access to fundamental services to facilitate integration into their new surroundings and establish a stable foundation for their future endeavors within Canadian society

Services & Supports

KCR receives funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to deliver services to families and individuals destined to Kelowna in the Central Okanagan region.

Assistance includes:

• Meeting Government Assisted Refugees at Kelowna airport.
• Arranging transportation and temporary accommodation.
• Assistance in finding permanent housing.
• Orientations on essential life skills, rights and responsibilities
• Referrals to health, education/language instruction, and settlement/case management services.

Contact:

For more information or for assistance please contact rap@kcr.ca