“Caring for people in need, whether the person has been in Canada for a day or a lifetime, is always the right thing to do. Wesley has been assisting unhoused Canadians and refugees for decades. We have the experience and expertise to work with community partners to provide practical support to now work with asylum-seekers to take some pressure off of Hamilton’s shelter system, and help get more Canadians AND newcomers housed.” -Rashed Afif, CEO, Wesley.
More details and full The Hamilton Spectator Apr 4, 2024 article: ‘Hamilton to create 40 transitional-housing spaces for asylum seekers’