Services
The ESCR works in partnership with North Hamilton Community Health Centre and collaborates with local agencies and community groups. The role of members of the committee includes:
The Revolving Loan Fund from the ESCR:
Allows local refugees, immigrants and other migrants to pay for permanent residence applications, family reunification needs and other emergency needs. Loans go to people who have no other alternatives.
Objectives:
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To be a resource to immigrants with precarious immigration status in our community including women whose sponsorship has been withdrawn and there is evidence of domestic violence; refused refugees, people applying on humanitarian grounds, people without status; migrant workers, etc.
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To continue to nurture our partnership with North Hamilton Community Health Centre where front line workers usually encounter vulnerable individuals and families in dire need of financial support.
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To actively participate with Sanctuary Hamilton and other organizations to ensure implementation of services for people with precarious status.