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As a non-profit that celebrates and promotes the cultural, social, and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers, our organization relies on the generosity of individuals like you.
We truly appreciate your support of our newcomer settlement services work in Niagara.
Click here to view a list of items we are currently accepting
for our Afghan Refugee Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Donating to our General Fund allows the organization to be flexible to meet the needs of our clients and organization whatever they may be.
Think of your charitable donation to our Social Enterprise Café as an investment, not for generating a financial return but rather generating social benefit. This fund will assist in the start up costs as well as the maintenance of a newcomer-run social enterprise café.
This fund will support newcomer-run restaurant businesses in connecting them with organizations in the community to cater their events. This fund will assist in start up costs as well as some maintenance such as kitchen rental costs.
Be a part of a green initiative that will assist newcomer families to learn about local produce, sustainability and the creation of community spaces for all. Funds received under this category will be allocated to the following projects: herb garden, teaching garden for newcomer children, beautification of the garden grounds to celebrate public community events.
Studies on refugees in Canada noted an increased risk of PTSD and depression, an increased rate of mental health problems in refugee children, and an increased risk for psychotic disorders. Funds received under this category will be allocated to: one-on-one counselling and social group sessions.
We pride ourselves on the ability to offer talented, promising, and deserving adult and youth newcomers a bursary and scholarship programme. Newly created named funds will support the distribution of scholarships and bursaries to assist in post-secondary education, licensing or accreditation fees.
Canada has committed to supporting and evacuating vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada who are fearing persecution. Your financial support is appreciated.
Norwex Reusable Face Masks on sale for $5 each (retail at 17.99 plus tax).
All proceeds of the masks will go towards our Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP). The masks can be purchased at at our centre located on 85 Church Street. Please email us at socialenterprise@folk-arts.ca to arrange a pick up.
You have the freedom to choose where you want your donation to go. Please type in the donation form box how you want to contribute.
Our Mission
We celebrate and promote cultural, social and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers.
Our Vision
We are a gateway to equitable, respectful and welcoming communities for immigrants and newcomers in Niagara.
