Community Resources

The Furniture Bank of Ottawa The Furniture Bank of Ottawa (FBO) is a network of businesses, non-profit organizations and churches working together to provide furniture and household items to those in need.	Canadian Council for Refugees The Canadian Council for Refugees is a non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.
CCR Public Education Resources Check out this webpage for materials to reach out on issues affecting refugees and immigrants.	Catholic Immigration Centre "To welcome immigrants and refugees and to build a more welcoming community" The Catholic Immigration Centre (CIC) has been serving immigrants and refugees in the Ottawa-Carleton region for 52 years.
Helping With Furniture Since 2005, HWF has aided over 470 refugee families in the Ottawa area - Adults (mainly women) and children by delivering furniture as well as home essentials (linen, kitchenware, dishes) to recently arrived refugee claimants.	Cultural Profiles Project Each cultural profile provides an overview of life and customs in the profiled country.
Matthew House Toronto The original!	Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization has been providing settlement and integration services to the community for 30 years.
Settlement.org The Settlement.Org website provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario, Canada.	West End Legal Services West End Legal Services works in the area of immigration law in the MHO area.