Resources
Which institutions can help you?
Newcomers to Canada have access to government support that is there to help you to thrive and succeed. Depending on your visa status, you can learn English or French for free, receive financial aid for each child and a subsidy for daycare, get support in finding a job, and more. Additionally, non-governmental organizations walk you through the maze of benefits, and offer many events free of charge to assist immigrants in integrating into society. Among them are many Jewish organizations serving the Jewish community specifically.
Jewish organizations can help you too
The Lower Mainland Jewish community has many different organizations that provide an array of social services, educational, cultural, and recreational programs and services to both newcomers and long-term residents. In addition to these agencies, there are programs and services specifically designed for newcomers.
Resources
ISSofBC
ISSofBC offers a supportive environment for newcomers to Canada from all backgrounds by providing guidance in settlement, English language and employment needs.
MOSAIC BC
MOSAIC is one of the largest non-profit settlement organizations in Canada that serves immigrants, refugees, migrants and mainstream communities in …
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MOSAIC BC
MOSAIC is one of the largest non-profit settlement organizations in Canada that serves immigrants, refugees, migrants and mainstream communities in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as well as throughout the province of BC and overseas, via online programs offering services for settlement, language, employment, interpretation & translation and counselling.
“Find free newcomer services” tool
Just enter the postal code or the name of the city that you live in or are planning to move …
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“Find free newcomer services” tool
Just enter the postal code or the name of the city that you live in or are planning to move to and the service that you are looking for, for example: language assessment, help finding a job, services for youth, seniors and families and find all the resources available in your area.
Welcome BC
This free guide will provide you with all the information you need to get started before moving to BC. By navigating through the Health Care System, Education …
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Welcome BC
This free guide will provide you with all the information you need to get started before moving to BC. By navigating through the Health Care System, Education , Driving, Employment and Business, Legal System, Government and Immigration, you’ll learn how to identify the most common scams, understand what acronyms and abbreviations mean, and get a sense of BC’s geography.
Affordable Child Care Benefit
The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of childcare. …
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Affordable Child Care Benefit
The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of childcare. Factors like income, family size, and type of care determine how much support families can get.The Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.
Family Place
Whether you are a stay-at-home parent or you just want to go to an affordable centre that runs educational and recreative activities for children up to 5 years old, …
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Family Place
Whether you are a stay-at-home parent or you just want to go to an affordable centre that runs educational and recreative activities for children up to 5 years old, while allowing you to connect with other parents, you’ll find a Family Place close to your home.With many locations in BC, visit their website to find the nearest one to you.
StrongStart BC
StrongStart BC is a free early learning program for all children aged 0 to 5 years old where all facilitators are ECE-trained school district employees. …
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StrongStart BC
StrongStart BC is a free early learning program for all children aged 0 to 5 years old where all facilitators are ECE-trained school district employees. Children have a variety of learning activities designed to support them on their learning path before they enter school. Parents and caregivers attending a StrongStart BC Centre will enjoy play activities, circle time and a snack free of charge.
WorkBC
WorkBC connects job seekers and employers—helping people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.
Job Bank
Job Bank is Canada’s national employment service, and the leading source of jobs and labour market information in the country.
Beyachad BC
If you arrived in Canada within the last three years, BeyachadBC is here to connect and empower you and the different Jewish newcomer …
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Beyachad BC
If you arrived in Canada within the last three years, BeyachadBC is here to connect and empower you and the different Jewish newcomer groups in Metro Vancouver by delivering social and cultural programs infused with your own unique cultural practices and traditions to ease your way into feeling at home in the community.
Mama Belong
Mama Belong is a program designed to support and help new and expecting Jewish moms in our community and connect them with one another …
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Mama Belong
Mama Belong is a program designed to support and help new and expecting Jewish moms in our community and connect them with one another and with Jewish traditions. It is a cooperation between Mamatefet and Belong, a Bayit initiative, two organizations joining forces to recognize and celebrate in a giving way the addition of a new baby to the family. Mama Belong, together with volunteers from our community will embrace every family who just had a new baby with a meal and a special gift basket.
Mamatefet
Mamatefet community Society is a registered charity that offers support to Hebrew-speaking mothers and a platform to connect women. …
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Mamatefet
Mamatefet community Society is a registered charity that offers support to Hebrew-speaking mothers and a platform to connect women. The program was initially developed by a group of Israeli mothers who missed the support of their families during their pregnancies and early motherhood.
Jewish Family Services
JFS serves community members who are dealing with the challenges of daily life. They assist community members …
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Jewish Family Services
JFS serves community members who are dealing with the challenges of daily life. They assist community members struggling to find affordable housing, they provide homecare services to frail or socially isolated seniors to enable them to stay in their homes and provide a range of counselling services to support individuals or families dealing with grief, loss, or trauma. JFS enables diverse members of the community to live as members of a community with dignity and respect.JFS The Kitchen houses the food bank, delivery meal programs, an in-house kosher kitchen, on-site care managers, and more. It’s the central hub for JFS Vancouver’s food security programming and is a venue where celebrations and cultural events bring people together to gather and build life-long connections.
JCC
The Jewish community Centre of Greater Vancouver is a vibrant, active centre that offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, educational…
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JCC
The Jewish community Centre of Greater Vancouver is a vibrant, active centre that offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities for the Jewish community. The facility houses a pool, fitness centre, library, a kosher dairy restaurant and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre as well as many communal offices. It also offers a range of programs directed toward Hebrew speakers.
Kehila Society of Richmond
Kehila Society of Richmond is a Jewish social service agency that brings together Jewish individuals, families and seniors …
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Kehila Society of Richmond
Kehila Society of Richmond is a Jewish social service agency that brings together Jewish individuals, families and seniors living in Richmond to assist them to fully participate in Jewish life. The agency offers weekly social and educational programs for seniors, a monthly wellness clinic and bi-weekly social and educational programs in collaboration with Chabad Richmond.
PJ Library
PJ Library sends free Jewish children’s books to kids from 0 up to 9 years old every month and offers family friendly activities.
Tikvah Housing Society
Tikvah Housing Society provides innovative and affordable housing solutions for Jews in need. The organization …
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Tikvah Housing Society
Tikvah Housing Society provides innovative and affordable housing solutions for Jews in need. The organization acquires and operates affordable rental housing developments throughout the Lower Mainland and acquires and operates affordable provides long-term financial assistance to low-income individuals and families living in affordable rental housing developments.
Yaffa House
Yaffa House is a Jewish group home and centre for adults living with mental illness….
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Yaffa House
Yaffa House is a Jewish group home and centre for adults living with mental illness. It provides care, mental health education, recreational opportunities, and support within the context of Jewish values and practice. It is the only kosher group home west of Toronto.
JACS Vancouver
JACS Vancouver is an organization that helps people with addiction by connecting them with professionals, offering events …
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JACS Vancouver
JACS Vancouver is an organization that helps people with addiction by connecting them with professionals, offering events with the Jewish community that provide a framework to help in recovery from addiction within the context of Jewish values and traditions.
Louis Brier Home & Hospital
Louis Brier Home and Hospital is home to hundreds of residents and is in contract with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. …
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Louis Brier Home & Hospital
Louis Brier Home and Hospital is home to hundreds of residents and is in contract with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Louis Brier is part of a continuum of care known as the Snider Campus, which also includes the Weinberg Residence – a boutique Assisted Living and Multi-Level Care residence adjacent to Louis Brier. The residence provides daily kosher meals and Shabbat and Jewish holiday services in their small, intimate Orthodox shul.
