Presentation by Nadjib Alamyar WoodGreen Community Services H.O.M.E Housing Opportunities & Marketplace Exchange

Serving newcomers for over 40 years Each year we provide assistance to nearly 8000 newcomers Our staff speak combined 29 languages, including Arabic Funded by three levels of government: IRCC, City of Toronto, Ontario Government, and non- government agencies like United Way and others WoodGreen Immigrant Services

Settlement for Adult and Youth : Information, Orientation, Referral and Housing Help Language Classes Employment Supports: Community Connections and ELT WoodGreen Immigrant Services

Overview H.O.M.E As part of the City of Toronto's Refugee Resettlement Program, Council- approved the Toronto Newcomer Office entering into service agreements with community agencies to increase support and resources available to new Torontonians and their sponsors WoodGreen, along with the donated services of Deloitte and the Konrad Group, have come together to create a new online portal to match Syrian refugees in need with offers of housing, goods and services. H.O.M.E (Housing Opportunities & Marketplace Exchange) is an online portal which allows donors - both businesses and individuals - to post available housing, goods and services to help Syrian Newcomers arriving in Toronto.

Available Accommodation 93 Self-sustained units 24 One bedroom apartments $ to $ Two bedroom apartments $ to $ Three bedroom apartments $1, to $2, Four bedroom apartments $2, to $2, Five bedroom apartments $2,200.00

Application Process Step one: visit

Step two: choose the appropriate category

Step three: fill the application accurately

Application Confirmation

Step four: Create password

Login process Step one: visit

Step Two: Enter your username and password

Step three: click on an option on the Home page

Housing Tips For Sponsors 1.Do not commit to any rental agreement unless your family arrives/ you know the exact arrival date 2.Be prepared to change your housing plans 3.Be flexible 4.Think long-term when searching for accommodation 5.Engage the family in the accommodation search process 6.Explain to the family different types of housing in Toronto 7.Do not disclose refugee’s status with Landlords 8. sponsored refugees arriving in Canada are permanent residents 9.Landlords do not need to know the reason for permanent residences status. 10. Read carefully the terms and conditions of the lease 11. Every lease has to comply with Ontario Landlord and Tenant Act

If you need assistance please contact Hadia Dib ext Nadjib Alamyar ext