The CCLC’s Response and How You Can Help
The CCLC is working alongside the Afghan and wider Canadian community to provide meaningful refugee resettlement and integration support.
We are one of the largest settlement agencies in London and will be applying our years of expertise to lead a large-scale resettlement response.
Overview
The situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating and the country is on the brink of a significant displacement and humanitarian crisis. The CCLC stands with our community members who are directly impacted during this heartbreaking and uncertain time.
The Government of Canada has announced the resettlement of 20,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada.
This will be done through:
A special immigration program for Afghan nationals, and their families, who assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan; and,
A special humanitarian program focused on resettling vulnerable Afghan refugees who are outside of Afghanistan and who do not have a durable solution in a third country.
Resettlement for the special humanitarian program for Afghan refugees outside of Afghanistan will be via the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and the Government Assisted Refugees (GAR) programs.
As one of the largest settlement organizations in London and a community leader with 53 years of experience in refugee resettlement and integration, we are ready to do all we can to work alongside the Afghan and wider Canadian community to provide essential resettlement support services, up to date information, and mental wellbeing services in the city of London.
How You Can Help
The CCLC is currently providing essential support for Afghan refugees in the London area as well as preparing for upcoming resettlement efforts. To support these efforts, please contribute to the CCLC’s Highest Priority Needs Fund.
To support our resettlement and integration efforts alongside the Afghan community, you can volunteer your time to helping our team welcome and support Afghan newcomers to the London community. Learn more here.
The CCLC has partnered with Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, to facilitate donations for gently used clothing and linen items. We have also partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for furniture donations. Please visit their websites for more information.