Brothers, who left university to come to Canada from the Democratic Republic of Congo a year ago, are recent grads of the Salvation Army’s Life and Employability Enhancement Program for new immigrants, otherwise known as LEEP. Like the brothers, almost … Read more
In 2008, 32-year-old Rebecca Hu left China and everything she knew behind. This included family and a secure, well-paying job at a university. But while she chose to launch a new life in Canada, challenges awaited.
Eighteen-year-old Nabil fled his country because of a well-founded fear of persecution. He witnessed unthinkable horrors that included random arrests, executions and forced evictions.
They had authority—authority they misused—authority that changed who she was. Nikki Duna was abandoned, betrayed, unloved and abused.
Hector’s first contact with The Salvation Army was in an immigration holding centre in Toronto in 2006. Juan turned to The Salvation Army because he had no family, no job and didn’t speak English.
As we celebrate Canada on July 1, its wealth and diversity, we recognize the courage and will to survive of those who chose Canada as a place of protection, peace and quality of life because they are subject to danger … Read more
From January to April, 1,077 Czech Roma citizens have flooded Toronto, Peel and Halton Regions, to escape fire bombings and beatings in their country. They arrive with only their luggage and the hope that Canada will allow them to stay … Read more
When it comes to jobs, income and home ownership, immigrants are finding more opportunities in the suburbs.
Jorge was threatened with death several times and his vehicle was gunned down. When a group of young rebels swarmed his daughter in broad daylight and forced her into their car, he knew he must flee his country immediately.
Leonard Heng brought his family to Canada from Singapore in 2006 because he was attracted by the Canadian education system