Support for Refugees Help them begin a new life Give refugees in your community access to the support they need to adapt and thrive in their new Canadian home. How TNO helps TNO works with refugee families to provide them with financial assistance, housing support, and health services. As a result, many have already improved their English, found employment, and are starting to make friends and connections with other newcomers. Your generous donation means we can continue our mission in ensuring every refugee receives the support they need as they settle into their new Canadian home. Donate today Ways TNO supports refugees 1,000 refugees supported with settlement in Thorncliffe & Flemingdon Park areas 10,655 1-on-1 services provided by our Settlement Team in 2019 201 workshop sessions attended by 18,609 clients in 2019 Ways to contribute Your support goes a long way Financial contribution Volunteer Your donation has the power to change their world. Not only does it help TNO offer services to support people seeking refugee protection because of persecution, but it also helps newcomers to become engaged and participating members of the Toronto community. Whether it be a one-time gift or a monthly donation, every contribution counts. TNO offers many volunteer opportunities, whether you have one hour or more of time to donate. Help us in our mission to uplift a community in need by working with newcomers as a tutor, mentor, or session facilitator. “When we arrived, we were given everything we needed for daily life, [...] we were promptly issued OHIP cards, social insurance numbers, bank accounts, language training and schooling for the children, who missed years of education during the war." "TNO bridges a gap that new immigrants have, makes one feel at home and gives a sense of community and support." OUR STORY The Neighbourhood Organization The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, non-profit charity that supports and uplifts low-income, marginalized and newcomer communities across Toronto.Your generous donations help us provide programs, services and activities that empower the vibrant and diverse individuals of your neighbouring communities. Ready to make a difference in your community? Frequently Asked Questions How will my donation help TNO? Your gift will assist individuals with integrating into Canadian society and labour markets. It will help a newcomer adjust to Canadian culture and lifestyle, give a teenager self-confidence and leadership skills, and may even help a young woman and her children escape domestic violence. How long it will take to get a tax receipt and thank you letter? The tax receipt and the thank-you letter are issued within 24-48 hours of your donation. Can I donate to TNO by cheque? You can donate by sending a cheque to our mailing address: TNO – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ORGANIZATION18 Thorncliffe Park DriveToronto, Ontario M4H 1N7 Will you accept non cash gifts (can I drop off household items/clothes)? No. This is difficult as CRA expects the charities to follow strict guidelines in issuing Tax Receipts for Non-Cash gifts. Do you have drop-off boxes? No, TNO does not have drop-off boxes. How much are TNO’s administrative costs? TNO's administrative costs are 4%-5%. Do you have a reserve fund for your programs? No, we do not have a reserve fund for the programs. We have a reserve fund for TNO to be used for any eventualities. Who oversees TNO? TNO is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. How do you decide who qualifies for your programs? We strive to ensure our programs reach those most in need and we have different criteria to assess eligibility for each program. Are the programs you offer also government funded? TNO has a variety of funders, and most of our programs are funded by the government or specific foundations.There are, however, many initiatives and activities for which such funding is not readily available. These initiatives and programs are supported through fundraising and donations. If programs are government funded, why do you need additional funds? There are many initiatives and activities for which government funding is not readily available. These initiatives and programs are supported through fundraising and donations. We also need additional funds to support our core infrastructure and to enhance its capacity to cater to the growing needs of our community. Can I limit my donation to a specific program? Yes, you can direct your donation to a specific program. How many people claimed refugee status last year? There were 64,050 people claiming refugee status in Canada in 2019. What countries are refugees coming from? Top 10 origin countries of persons claiming refugee status in Canada in 2019: India, Mexico, Iran, Nigeria, Columbia, Pakistan, China, Turkey, Hati, USA For more information, visit: https://www.statista.com/topics/2897/refugees-in-canada/ Who is a refugee? A person who is forced to leave their home country because of serious human rights abuses. Who is a convention refugee? A person who meets the refugee definition in the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. This definition is used in Canadian law and is widely accepted internationally. To meet the definition, a person must be outside their country of origin and have a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion. Who is a refugee claimant or asylum seeker? A person who has fled their country and is asking for protection in another country. What is the difference between a refugee and an immigrant? A refugee is forced to flee for their lives. An immigrant chooses to move to another country. https://ccrweb.ca/sites/ccrweb.ca/files/glossary_en.pdf
“When we arrived, we were given everything we needed for daily life, [...] we were promptly issued OHIP cards, social insurance numbers, bank accounts, language training and schooling for the children, who missed years of education during the war."
"TNO bridges a gap that new immigrants have, makes one feel at home and gives a sense of community and support."