Inasmuch Community Society

“Compelled by God’s love, we advocate for and empower refugee claimants by providing physical, emotional and community support as they seek to rebuild their lives in Canada.”

Inasmuch Newsletters

Who We Serve

We serve newly arrived refugee claimants who fled their home country due to fear of persecution for their race, religion, nationality, or other factors. They fear that if they return to their country, they will be subject to danger, including torture, imprisonment, or even death.

Many arrive to us with various degrees of personal trauma and little more than the clothing on their backs.

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Life in Transition

Life in Transition - October 2024

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Everything's New

Everything's New

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The Power of Partnership

We need partners.

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Top 10 News Items at Inasmuch!

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The theme of World Children's Day is inclusion for every child. Refugee children have experienced trauma and loss, leaving family, school, friend and pets. It takes courage to enter a new school system, learn English, navigate the culture and make ne
Facebook and LinkedIn: Refugees often arrive alone, without family or friends. Consider befriending a newcomer and showing them around our beautiful city. Visit the link in our bio to find out more on how you can become a volunteer.
We love maximizing our efforts by partnering! Thanks to the Refugee Health Hub for providing free mobile clinics in our Inasmuch office. Refugees and their families receive consults and assessments by medical professionals with follow-up support. Thi
We’re excited to be eligible for a $10,000 grant! Click the link in our bio and share why you support Inasmuch. Every nomination brings us closer! #100KForGivingTuesday
This year, #100kForGivingTuesday offers a chance for Inasmuch to win $10,000! Nominate us now by visiting the link in our bio. Your support can make it happen!
Give a meaningful gift that lives on! Do you know a senior who's downsizing? Consider donating small appliances, pots & pans and bedding to Refugee Claimants setting up their first rental home. Visit the link in our bio and click on "Current
Refugees often arrive alone, without family or friends. Consider befriending a newcomer and showing them around our beautiful city. Visit the link in our bio and click on "Volunteer".
We support many Refugee Claimants from war torn countries or violent situations. They've fled their home in search of peace and safety. Remembrance Day is an opportunity to honour those who made sacrifices so that long-time Canadians and newcomers al
Thank you to the Government of BC’s Community Prosperity Fund, awarded through the @abbotsfordcommunityfoundation. They invested in Inasmuch to help us meet increasing demands for our services as more Refugee Claimants arrive in the Fraser Vall
Thanks @thegathering.bc for partnering with us and hosting us for a monthly community dinner for Refugee Claimants and other community members. Recently 100 people including staff and volunteers enjoyed a delicious Afghan meal and dessert. 16 nation
Thank you to the @abbotsfordcommunityfoundation Foundation for awarding us $70,000 to help reduce poverty and increase social inclusion. The government of British Columbia funded this through the Community Prosperity Fund. #givewhereyoulive #weareab

Testimonials

  • “Having our own shelter space, food on the table, and emotional and physical support at Inasmuch has given us the confidence and conviction that there is a better tomorrow.

    We will always cherish Inasmuch as our home.”

    -Refugee claimant

  • “Inasmuch helped me and my husband to find love, hope, and family again, after leaving our families. We have an amazing family here which we feel deeply and that made us to be happy and feel secure with our new life.”

    -Refugee claimant from the Middle East

  • Quote Source“The process of becoming a refugee in Canada is complex and overwhelming but the Inasmuch team tremendously reduced this burden by providing me the necessary spiritual, financial, and social support.

    Inasmuch provided me a house, food, clothing. They gave me useful information about other community and government resources that are available for refugee claimants. Inasmuch was home and a true blessing for me. I came across some beautiful people from around the world. The love, food, fun, and warmth I experienced made Inasmuch a terrific home.

    The experience I had in Inasmuch was a perfect introduction to true Canadian hospitality and I will forever remain grateful.“

    -Resident from Central Africa

  • “Suddenly God sends someone to help you by providing a place to stay, three meals a day, transportation to follow your case for refugee claim.”

    “This is Inasmuch… I call it angel - the blessed place; taking care for you more than your family, booking a doctor’s appointment for you if you needed, every day watching you and asking: “How do you feel? Are you ok? Don’t need anything?” Getting your papers for work, finding you a job, helping you to get a place for rent, asking friends to furnish your home.”

    -Resident from the Middle East

  • “Inasmuch has tirelessly helped me with my application process, my medical needs, transportation, getting a BC driver's license and, most importantly, the certainty that Inasmuch will unequivocally help me and treat as a human being, rather than as a "client" or a number. Also, I was very impressed by how professional, resourceful, and punctual the Inasmuch team are.

    Now, I no longer feel alone in Canada. In fact, I feel that Inasmuch cares about me and will help me with my settlement process in my new country, Canada. Thank you so very much Inasmuch.”

    -Resident from a war-torn country