Everyone is welcome to a Rally for Refugees taking place this Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 pm at Ben Franklin Place Plaza, 101 Centrepointe Drive, to show that Ottawa stands with newcomers!
Hundreds of newcomers are currently sleeping in hockey arenas and community centres across Ottawa, as the City’s shelter system struggles to cope. The City has an innovative plan to address this challenge by creating a stronger, more supportive system for welcoming newcomers in our community.
The Newcomer Reception Centres are just the first step in this system. They will provide a landing pad where new arrivals without housing get the information and help they need, as well as a safe place to sleep. It’s a temporary stay, to be designed with community members and provide a good start to their life in Ottawa and support their move into permanent housing. You can learn more about Newcomer Reception Centres at ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/newcomer-reception-centres-what-you-need-know
This event is family-friendly: everyone is welcome!
The rally will take place outdoors. Dress for the weather!
