About Us

Who we are

We are Hospitality House, a compassionate refuge for those seeking safety and support in Canada. Committed to empowering refugees, we provide essential services, foster community integration, and advocate for their rights

At Hospitality House, our mission is deeply rooted in compassion and solidarity. We understand the challenges faced by refugees, and we stand ready to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, and a welcoming embrace. With every refugee we assist, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and compassionate society, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute. Together, we forge pathways of hope and resilience, ensuring that no one is left behind in their quest for safety and dignity.

Our work extends beyond mere assistance; it’s about building lasting connections and nurturing a sense of belonging. Through community engagement initiatives and cultural exchange programs, we strive to break down barriers and foster understanding between refugees and their new communities. By embracing diversity and celebrating the richness of different cultures, we create a vibrant tapestry of unity and solidarity. At Hospitality House, we believe that by standing together, we can create a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

34 Years Experience

EMPOWERING REFUGEES FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: LET'S MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH A SMALL CHARITY!

With 34 years of dedicated experience, Hospitality House has been a steadfast beacon of hope and support for refugees in Canada. Our decades of commitment to serving those in need have honed our expertise and deepened our understanding of the challenges faced by refugees. With each passing year, we continue to refine and expand our services, ensuring that every individual who seeks refuge finds a warm welcome, essential support, and a pathway to a brighter future. Our services are:

Refugee Sponsorship

We facilitate the sponsorship process, ensuring refugees' safe arrival in Canada.

Settlement Assistance

 Our team provides essential resources and guidance to help refugees adjust to their new environment.

Community Engagement

We organize events and programs that promote social inclusion and cultural exchange.

Fundraising and Donation Management

We rely on generous contributions to sustain and expand our services for refugees in need.

Our Dynamic Minds & Strategic Executives

Discover the individuals powering our success through their innovative thinking and commitment to excellence.

TOM DENTON

Executive Director, Administration & Sponsorship

KARIN GORDON

Executive Director, Resettlement & House Mother

Meet Our Volunteer Team

Marty Cielen

Reception House

Lucie Besken

Office

Jim Mair

Office

Trina McFadyen

Office

Martin Mulimbwa

Computer Maintenance

Bernie Toews

Office

Marty Cielen

Reception House

members of the board

Jayson Dyck

Chair

Abdirizak Adam

Vice-Chair

Daniel Awshek

Treasurer

Ghezae Hagos Berhe

Secretary

Abnet Adane

Bahati Mulimbwa Deo

Marty Cielen

Emily Shane

Trina McFadyen

Idris Elbakri

Justine Kiwanuka

Yonas Zewude

Sponsorship Agreement

Gail Schnabl

Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land

Patricia Fitzmaurice

Roman Catholic Archiepiscopal Corporation of Winnipeg

Forging Pathways, Igniting Achievement: Empowering Refugees on the Road to Prosperity

At Hospitality House, we recognize the critical importance of generous contributions in sustaining and expanding our services for refugees in need. These contributions allow us to provide essential resources, including shelter, food, clothing, and medical assistance, ensuring that refugees can rebuild their lives with dignity and security. With each donation, we can extend our reach and support more individuals and families, offering them hope and stability in their journey towards a brighter future.

The support we receive enables us to go beyond mere survival assistance, empowering refugees to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their new communities. Through education and skills training programs, we equip refugees with the tools they need to become self-sufficient and independent. Additionally, we can invest in initiatives that promote social integration and cultural exchange, fostering understanding and harmony among diverse populations. By relying on the generosity of donors, we can continue to uphold our commitment to providing holistic support to refugees, ensuring that they have the opportunity to rebuild their lives and fulfill their potential.

Our approach

Our Mission
At Hospitality House, our approach to our mission and vision is grounded in compassion, empowerment, and community engagement.

We believe in providing holistic support to refugees, addressing not only their immediate needs but also empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. Through personalized assistance, culturally sensitive programs, and collaborative partnerships, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where refugees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Vision
Our vision is one of hope, opportunity, and social justice for refugees. We envision a future where every refugee has access to safe shelter, education, employment, and healthcare, regardless of their background or circumstances.

By advocating for refugee rights, promoting social integration, and fostering cultural exchange, we aim to build bridges of understanding and solidarity across communities. Together, we can create a world where refugees are embraced with empathy and compassion, and where their resilience and talents are celebrated and valued.

 

 

 

Our numbers that speak

We have numbers that push us to give in our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get the answers to your most common queries regarding our organization and services to get a smooth start.

How Many Refugees can I sponsor

First, you are not the “sponsor”. Hospitality House is the sponsor through the Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land. You are the “guarantor” of our sponsorship of the people you are proposing, responsible for supporting and settling them upon arrival. Second, while we like to be fair and take no more than five cases proposed by anyone (so that others may also propose refugees for our sponsorship), we recognize the composition of families overseas and the ages of their members may mean it will take more than five sponsorships to include all the family – and we don’t want to break up families that are refugees together. And third, “how many” is best answered by you. How many can you afford to support at the same time? What if they all arrive on the same plane? You have contracted with us to provide all necessary support. Their expenses are your responsibility. We will hold you to this obligation. this obligation.

Calling from Edmonton, would you be willing to provide sponsorship for me

Whether you are phoning from Edmonton, or Ottawa, or Calgary, or anywhere else outside of Manitoba, we cannot sponsor for you. We can only sponsor for “family-links” who live in Manitoba, and preferably in Winnipeg. First, this is an expectation of Canada Immigration. Second, it is a requirement of the Winnipeg Private Refugee Sponsorship Assurance Program under which all our family-linked cases are registered. Third, it is the only way we can practically follow up on the success of resettlement once the refugee arrives. If you live outside Manitoba you must look for a sponsoring answer in your area. cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.

I submitted several applications last year, could you please provide an update on their status?

No, we’re sorry but you can’t just drop off applications. Every application takes time, perhaps as much as an hour or more, and we need to go over each with you in careful detail to ensure accuracy. You will therefore need to make an appointment. Please don’t just “drop in” to the office. If we take 500 applications in a year, that therefore could mean 500 hours – and we have other work to do too. We are unlikely to be able to do more than 10-to-15 applications a week, and we have many, many people wishing to make appointments for sponsoring. Your appointment may be weeks or even months from the time you make it. Please understand the pressures on our small office.

While other refugees whose files were submitted alongside my family's have already arrived, why hasn't my family arrived yet?

We don’t know. Once we file an application with Canada Immigration, it enters their system. We have no “window” on a file’s progress. Files destined for the Canadian office in Nairobi will not likely have anything happen to them for three or four years, other than an acknowledgement that they are there. Other embassies have shorter wait times, but all are burdened with challenging case loads. No one tells us what’s happening, and our questions are not encouraged because answering them takes time away from the critical work of processing applications – and slows down the whole process. Please reserve your questions for critical matters.

This is Mohamed's sister calling. I reached out to you three weeks ago regarding his case. Can you please provide an update on its status?

Please understand that we are dealing with hundreds of files and thousands of names. Many are similar. We get hundreds of phone calls and emails every week. It is very difficult to remember any particular name or file without looking it up. To do that it is most helpful if you have the file number that has been assigned by Canada Immigration to the case, once it is registered by them; we supply all guarantors/ family links with this number when we know it. Sometimes we are asked to look up a file based upon the “B” number assigned by the Canadian office overseas, and sometimes we can do this. But please remember that no one automatically gives us the overseas file number, and we are dependent upon accidental communications from abroad or the family-link here for knowledge of this useful number.

Hospitality House is a beacon of hope for refugees seeking safety and a fresh start in Canada. With dedicated support, we provide essential services, foster community integration, and advocate for the rights of those in need.

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