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COMPASS Refugee Centre is a leader in working with people seeking asylum in Canada. Your support ensures that people who are currently in the United States but are Canada-bound, will get the support they need when they arrive here.

We host the Canada-U.S. Border Rights clinic, a virtual legal clinic that can be accessed from anywhere in the States. It ensures people have the right information, and are prepared to meet the expectations they will face at the border so they will not be turned back.

Once across, our experienced staff and volunteers work with people across dozens of towns and cities who have nowhere else to go. We provide support through Canada's protection process, helping people access legal support, translating critical evidence for refugee claims. We also connect people to a variety of service providers for shelter, food, employment, education, and so much more.

On average, 90% of the people we help are approved for protection in Canada.

Once protected, we assist with the crucial work of being reunited with family members that had to be left behind in the original flight for safety. Thousands of people have had their lives changed forever because of the work of COMPASS.

As we look to the future, we see a world with few answers to growing problems. We see people driven from all they have known coming to Canada seeking to be safe, to be well, to have a chance for their next generation to thrive and not be refugees. Each pillar of our mission is designed for clear and meaningful action in response.

Please join us in action by donating TODAY. Let’s work together to bring peace and protection to those that we can!!

Visit our website for more info: https://compassrefugee.ca

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Feed fundraiser card link to Access to Border Justice: Virtual Legal Clinic
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Access to Border Justice: Virtual Legal Clinic

People seeking protection in Canada often come through the United States. For many, there is no other realistic way to reach safety, as the only land border is between these two countries. Crossing that border, however, is not straightforward. Strict rules apply, and a single mistake can put someone at risk of being turned away. That’s why COMPASS hosts the virtual Canada–U.S. Border Rights Clinic . This free legal clinic is available to anyone before they attempt to cross. It ensures people have accurate information, understand the conditions they must meet, and are properly prepared when they approach the Canadian border. Once they are allowed to enter Canada, many turn to COMPASS for vital support—help navigating the protection process and settling safely into welcoming communities. Canada’s border laws are confusing. Fear and uncertainty are constant companions for people who cannot remain in the United States and have nowhere else to go. Our clinic provides free legal information, advice, and training so they can make informed, life-changing decisions. They are scared. They are uncertain. They need safety. You can help them find it in Canada. A monthly gift ensures the clinic can remain present and available for those who need it most. A one-time gift of $250, $500, $1,000, or any amount you choose helps COMPASS deliver critical services—at the border and beyond. They have already come so far. And the impact is real: up to 90% of the people we help are granted protection in Canada. Your donation will make a difference.
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Hearing Us Above the Crowd!!

The first handheld mobile phone that became available to the public weighed just over 4 pounds. It was designed to break the cord that tied communication to a particular place, and make it possible to stay connected no matter where you were. Forty years later, cell phones are a whole lot lighter, and do a whole lot more. They are the means to tell our stories and to be connected to just about everything. It has changed the way we communicate, and the expectations around communication. Everything needs to be done in mind that it will land on someone's phone. And it needs to be heard above the crowd of messages people receive everyday! It takes money to have ease of accessibility, quality design, and reliable delivery. This fund will cover the not so sexy but very critical annual costs of licenses and subscriptions that keep us connected to the people we help, serving well the donors who support us, and reporting to the community that counts on us to meet the needs of the people we do.
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Donors

  • David Cory
    To the fundraiser: Access to Border Justice: Virtual Legal Clinic

    I am personal friends with one of the guys helping get this off the ground, and I know that he works tirelessly to protect humanitarian rights, reunite families, and welcome newcomers into the community. I trust anything he is backing.