Canadian Connections: Welcoming Refugees Home

06/20/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬.

We honour the strength and resilience of everyone who has made Canada their new home.

At 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we believe early intervention and respect are cornerstones of meaningful community building. We make stronger communities together.

Through a series of programs - from essential goods and furniture to providing digital devices and meaningful employment pathways - 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀.

𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, with over 100+ families currently on our waiting list. Your support can make a real difference.

Get to know more about our work and contribute.
https://canadianconnections.org/

12/16/2024

2024 Behind the Scenes

Malalai Azimee’s Impactful Work
Our Settlement Manager, Malalai Azimee, is a refugee herself and the first Canadian Connections hire. Often the first point of contact for many, Malalai has been instrumental our growth and success. In this video, we capture Malalai in action as she helped the IKEA team to deliver and build donated furniture for Aminullah’s family. What you may not know is that the IKEA partnership is the result of Malalai’s hard work and perseverance.

Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/33804ffa
Video: https://youtu.be/jet6cxYtWcI?feature=shared
More Information: https://canadianconnections.org/

This year has been filled with exciting new projects and collaborations. One of our latest initiatives was a collaboration with IKEA and helping refugees and...

12/12/2024

As we prepare to celebrate the Holiday Season, it’s a good time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. We love our work. And although the numbers and statistics are important, it’s the people whose lives we’ve touched along the way that motivate us to keep going.

Success Story: Aminullah Kakar's Journey
Aminullah Kakar, a refugee from Afghanistan, embarked on a challenging journey to find stability and build a new life in Canada. With help from Canadian Connections, Aminullah and his family have been able to establish a stable and hopeful life. You can read more about his journey on our blog!

Make a gift: https://gofund.me/33804ffa
Aminullah's story: https://canadianconnections.org/aminullah-kakars-journey-to-stability-in-canada/
Learn more: https://canadianconnections.org/

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday 2024 - Calling all supporters!

Donate today: https://gofund.me/33804ffa

December is such an exciting month, and this year, it is kicking off with a very special day, Giving Tuesday!

You should donate today because this Giving Tuesday, all donors will receive a surprise recipe from Canadian Connections to try this holiday season. This recipe comes from Canadian Connections' own team member, Hossai (data manager). Hossai is looking forward to sharing this recipe with you and invites anyone who makes it to share their pictures and videos of their dishes!

Surprise your guests this holiday season with an authentic Afghanistan recipe!

"Join Giving Tuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts." - Giving Tuesday is Co-Founded by CanadaHelps

11/19/2024

Don't miss out, register today!

Bell, Canadian Connections, and Abrar are working together to provide Afghan women with a safe space to explore topics surrounding mental health.

This free-to-join event is starting this Saturday at 2:00 pm at East York Town Centre, 45 Overlea Blvd, East York, ON M4H 1C3.

To register, call: 416-804-5001 ext 1

11/11/2024

November 11 is Remembrance Day, and people are asked to take a moment to remember and reflect.

"The Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany at Compiégne, France, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, bringing the war now known as World War I to a close." - Library of Congress

10/22/2024

📣Calling all GTA

Wanna win a this season?

How it works:
1 Free entry:
🎃Follow us & like this post
🎃Comment the basket # you want
🎃Tag a friend

AND

Better your chances: Buy raffle tickets via direct deposit
👻 Include: name, student email, basket # [Optional: include project designation]
👻 3 ticket for $5
👻 6 tickets for $10

How to direct deposit:
1. Sign in to your financial institution’s online banking service
2. Navigate to the option to send money using Interac e-Transfer
3. Select the account that you will be sending the funds from
4. Choose the recipient: Canadian Connections - [email protected]
5. Enter the amount you wish to send, and in the message put your student email and basket # you want!

Eligibility:
• Must be 19+ or enter with permission of a Parent/ Guardian who is 19+
• Winner must be able to come to CSI - 720 Bathurst St Toronto to Pick up the basket or York University Keele Campus
• Payments via Direct Deposit & PayPal

10/18/2024

Happy Friday, everyone!

This fall season Canadian Connections is trying something new, for you and your boo! Canadian Connections is excited to be sharing the full baskets for our Boo Baskets 2024 raffle.

How it works:
1 Free entry:
- Follow us & like this post
- Comment the basket # you want
- Tag a friend

AND

Better your chances:
- Buy raffle tickets via direct deposit
- Include: name, email, basket # [Optional: include project designation]
- 1 ticket for $5
- 3 tickets for $10

What is a Boo Basket? Boo baskets are a fall treat basket filled with both fall and Halloween themed goodies. Boo baskets are typically given to a significant other, child, or friend. They can also be the perfect treat yourself gift as well!

How to direct deposit:
1. Sign in to your financial institution’s online banking service
2. Navigate to the option to send money using Interac e-Transfer 3. Select the account that you will be sending the funds from
4. Choose the recipient: Canadian Connections - [email protected]
5. Enter the amount you wish to send

Eligibility:
- Must be 19+ or enter with permission of a Parent/ Guardian who is 19+
- Winner must be able to come to CSI - 720 Bathurst St Toronto to Pick up the basket or York University Keele Campus
- Payments via Direct Deposit & PayPal

10/12/2024

Boo! Did we scare you?

Canadian Connections is pleased to announce the start of our raffle for 2024. If you have not yet started to build your boo basket for a loved one, there is no need to worry. We have some amazing baskets just for you! This 2024 raffle has a free entry, but if you are looking to better your chances, we are happy to offer more ticket entries. All proceeds will go to furthering our work with refugees.
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Free entry:
1. Like & Follow
2. Comment the basket # you want
3. Tag a friend

Better your chances:
- 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10
- Email: [email protected] for PayPal info

Eligibility:
- 19+ or with permission of parent and/or guardian
- GTA based
- Winners to pick up their basket from CSI-192 Spading Ave