Community Events

Explore upcoming events in your area that could offer valuable opportunities for sponsors and newcomers alike. Please note that PRSN is not the organizer of these seminars, programs, or workshops.

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September 26, 2025 (1 PM – 2 PM)

Refugee Sponsorship Training Program – Supporting Yourself & Others Through Stress & Anxiety

Supporting others through meaningful transitions can be incredibly rewarding—but it also comes with challenges. It’s common to feel the weight of responsibility while trying to balance your own well-being.

This practical and compassionate workshop creates space to reflect on the emotional impact of helping roles. Join us to:

explore how stress and anxiety can affect both yourself and those you support
learn to recognize common signs of overwhelm
develop tools to care for your own mental health
learn strategies to cope with everyday challenges and foster more sustainable, thoughtful support for others

Register now

October 7, 2025 (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Refugee Sponsorship Training Program – Affordable Housing in Toronto

Help Newcomers access affordable, safe and stable housing in Toronto!

In collaboration with The Housing Help Centre, Scarborough, ON,
we are pleased to invite Private Sponsors of Refugees (PSRs/BVORs) and those supporting newcomers to a hybrid workshop (in-person & online), at no cost.

You’ll learn:

What affordable housing really means in Toronto
How rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing works
Steps to apply for subsidized housing
Key housing benefits and supports you may qualify for
Important policies, eligibility rules for Newcomers