Most people 'have no clue' what refugees face to access housing, care. A new system in Hamilton could help
Hamilton health and social service organizations are coming together to better support Black newcomers and refugees.
Source: cbc.ca
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Kenyan Asylum seekers finding work, but remain homeless
Work permits are allowing some refugee claimants fleeing persecution in Kenya to find work, but they remain in Hamilton's over burdened shelter system.
Source: thespec.com
Asylum seeker says he was told Hamilton had more space than Toronto. Now he's one of many living in a shelter
When Cyprin Ontita came to Canada from Kenya, he said he was 'in the dark' about what life would be like as an asylum seeker. He had to sleep outside in Toronto before someone suggested he would find space in Hamilton. He's now one of many in the city's shelter system.
Source: cbc.ca
Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath wants $9M from Ottawa to help refugees facing homelessness
Hamilton's mayor is asking the federal government for roughly $9 million to address an "alarming rise" of refugee and asylum seekers ending up in the shelter system or living on the streets.
Source: cbc.ca
'Never let anyone dull your shine,' says award winner, 17, after Hamilton event celebrating Black excellence
The sold-out John C. Holland Awards took place at the LIUNA Station Grand Ballroom on James Street North Saturday night, celebrating the achievements and work of nearly 30 people.
Source: cbc.ca