Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response

Record #: BAR3415
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 778-716-0344
E-Mail char@amssa.org
Website https://humanitarianassistance.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Hours No regular hours

Description and Service

Description (Service)

Program for newcomer families and individuals who have fled crisis and are seeking safety in their new communities in Canada

  • a project of Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agencies of BC (AMSSA)
  • provides support to help with temporary accommodation, food, groceries, clothing, transportation, school supplies, health and wellbeing
  • Funded by Immigration , Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Eligibility Displaced newcomer families and individuals who have fled crisis and are seeking safety in their new communities in Canada
Application Email or visit website for information and inquiries
Languages English - all services; French - some services; Russian - some services; Ukrainian - some services
Fees None

Location Information

Areas Served Canada
Description (Site)

CHAR is a program of Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agencies of BC (AMSSA). Office located in Burnaby, BC, nearest intersection is Central Blvd and Bonsor Ave.

Address & Map
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA)
Metrotower ll , 4720 Kingsway, Suite 2308
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5H 3N2
Mailing Address Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) 
Metrotower ll , 4720 Kingsway, Suite 2308 
Burnaby, BC 
Canada V5H 3N2
Physical Access Not Applicable

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