Whether you're awaiting a refugee hearing, adjusting to life in Canada, or facing emotional trauma from displacement, Safe Haven is here to walk beside you every step of the way.
At Muslim Food Bank and Community Services, we understand that newly arrived refugee claimants and asylum seekers often face overwhelming barriers from legal uncertainty and language challenges to urgent housing and mental health needs. Our Safe Haven Program is designed to provide wrap-around, culturally responsive support that empowers individuals and families to navigate these challenges with dignity and strength.
Refugee claimants and asylum seekers
Refugees (resettled or privately sponsored)
Newcomers under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
Other vulnerable newcomers facing multiple settlement barriers
At Muslim Food Bank and Community Services, we believe every person deserves a safe, supportive space to begin rebuilding their life. Through Safe Haven, we offer more than services, we offer hope, connection, and dignity during your most critical time of need.
Reach out today. Our multilingual team is ready to support.
A refugee claimant is someone who has applied for protection in Canada and is awaiting a decision. They are eligible for our full wraparound support services.
Yes, we assess on a case-by-case basis and offer food, referrals, and crisis counselling where appropriate.
Yes. We provide support in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Bengali, Pashto, Rohingya, Turkish and Kurdish.
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