Accelerating Humanitarian Response: Refugee Services
As global issues and crises continue to force individuals and families to flee their homes, COSTI continues to respond to the humanitarian needs of refugees in Canada.
Through our comprehensive assistance, including initial temporary housing, information, orientation and a range of other life-changing social supports, we enable displaced individuals and families to resettle and establish a sense of community in the Greater Toronto Area.
Last year, COSTI continued to operate its three core Refugee Services programs: Resettlement Assistance Program, Client Support Services, and Hostel Services, serving government-assisted refugees, refugee claimants, inner-city families, victims of domestic violence, and chronically homeless families and individuals.
In 2022/23, COSTI’s Resettlement Assistance Program and Client Support Services supported 4,416 refugees, as well as 2,154 refugee claimants through its Hostel Services. These crucial services help to facilitate the integration and settlement process of newcomers, enabling individuals to independently access government, health, and community services.
newcomers supported through Refugee and Social Services
government-assisted refugees supported
refugee claimants supported through Hostel Services
individuals secured permanent housing
housing support services delivered
through Refugee Services
