Rashed Afif @rashed_afif
Senior Director of Newcomer, Housing and Employment Services, Wesley. MSW, committed to social justice. Likes/RTs ≠ endorsements, Not monitored 24 hours. Hamilton, ON Joined September 2019-
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A huge thank you to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce! We're incredibly proud to be nominated for the Community Impact Award for nonprofits. 🌟
A huge thank you to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce! We're incredibly proud to be nominated for the Community Impact Award for nonprofits. 🌟
Our CEO Rashed Afif was happy to host the IRCC team last week to share our work in Hamilton and Brantford. Thank you Christine Charbonneau & team, for a strong working relationship and ongoing support for our work with newcomers to Canada. 🇨🇦
Our CEO Rashed Afif paneled the Past, Present & Future discussions at the Ontario Refugee Assistance Program conference in Peterborough. Wesley is leading the way while carefully listening to the needs of refugees starting their new lives in Canada. #wearewesley #refugees
That's a warp! Thank you to our incredible team for amplifying the resiliency of newcomers at the Pathways to Prosperity 2023 National Conference. To learn more visit: p2pcanada.ca #p2pconference #wearewesley
Hey #Hamilton 👋 As part of our HIPC #MemberMondays series, we would like to introduce Rashed Afif, the new CEO of @wesleyurban. Rashed is dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive communities for newcomers. Swipe to learn more ⬇
We are grateful to have our partners from the @HipcHamilton team, sponsored by @cityofhamilton, volunteering at our Wesley Holiday Season Store, supporting many newcomer families and other Wesley clients. #HamOnt #HamiltonForAll #WeAreWesley
🎯 "It breaks my heart what's happening in housing and homelessness in a country like Canada! When there's a crisis usually the most marginalized are blamed! " Rashid Afif on our Immigration and Homelessness Crisis and what must be done 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli #onpoli youtu.be/7G089mLrbBA?si…
Celebrating the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future. #BHM2024
CEO Rashed Afif & the Wesley team were honoured to host Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath to tour Wesley’s Resettlement Assistance, Special Care Unit and Housing Outreach programs at our new building at 467 Main St E.
@wesleyurban is one of @cityofhamilton’s core partners in addressing homelessness. Today, I got the chance to visit their newest building, which provides temporary housing for refugees and stabilizing housing for those struggling with homelessness and substance use.
Did you know about the Newcomer Client Support Services Program (CSS) for Government Assisted Refugees? CSS offers mobile staff who assist in making community connections, navigating the healthcare and education systems. To learn more visit: wesley.ca/program/newcom… #hamont
Refugees dangerous journey seeking safety, The Swimmers Movie on Netflix is a MUST Watch. I cried. Canada MUST increase number of refugees in the IRCC Level Plan in 2025. WE CAN DO BETTER. @wesleyurban @CitImmCanada
Such an honour to be panelist among strong and passionate panelists at Holton Newcomer Strategy Community Consultation to talk about newcomers/ refugees @haltonnewcomer, @wesleyurban
The HIPC team takes Ottawa to discuss all things #immigration among national partners 🙌👏 @SeanFraserMP @P2PConnects
Wesley team @P2PConnects Amazing team in a great conference in Ottawa. @wesleyurban
We want to take a moment to recognise the incredible work of our partners at HATS (Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters). To learn more about how they provide warm and safe cabins for Hamiltonians experiencing homelessness, visit: hats.hamiltonpoverty.ca
In Ottawa for @P2PConnects, with lovely @wesleyurban team and lovely @HipcHamilton team.
Sometimes you have to leave town to connect with your #hamont peeps #p2pconference @P2PConnects @wesleyurban @collegeboreal
Bill 28 is an attack on all workers. OPSEU/SEFPO education workers will be walking off the job on Friday in solidarity with CUPE colleagues, and their union will have their back. bit.ly/3zFtwTo #39KisNotEnough #EducationMatters #onted #onpoli #onlab
In a major win for migrant & refugee rights, BC, Nova Scotia & Alberta have become the first Canadian provinces to end immigration detention in their jails! Join the call to PM @JustinTrudeau to follow suit across Canada. #WelcomeToCanada #cdnpoli 📢 welcometo-canada.org
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Tomorrow, February 29th is the last day to apply for the Tourism Growth Program! If you have a tourism project in Southern Ontario and are interested in applying, make sure to visit the link below! tinyurl.com/ej9m4kze
Our CEO Rashed Afif was happy to host the IRCC team last week to share our work in Hamilton and Brantford. Thank you Christine Charbonneau & team, for a strong working relationship and ongoing support for our work with newcomers to Canada. 🇨🇦
Wesley CEO Rashed Afif was delighted to host Filomena Tassi, MP Hamilton West – Ancaster—Dundas and City Councillor Ted McMeekin at Wesley today to meet clients and staff in Wesley’s resettlement assistance and harm reduction housing programs at our new building at 467 Main St E.
Early morning in Toronto for #HousingwithFraser @ULIToronto for a discussion on ramping up housing. Great to speak with Minister @SeanFraserMP about what is on the horizon in #HamOnt for federal partnership.
Happy Spring Festival! We’ve started working on these lanterns at our Children & Family Services locations. 🎉 #chinesenewyear2024 #yearofthedragon
So honoured and excited to kick off Black History month today at City Hall. My sincere gratitude to the planning committee, volunteers and all the Black-led community organizations who worked with city staff to put on this year’s programming and events.
This is Troy! He was homeless for five years before finding a place at Wesley, where he says he doesn’t have to worry about his wheelchair getting stolen! The City’s investments in supportive and transitional housing are vital in supporting these efforts and people like Troy.
@wesleyurban is one of @cityofhamilton’s core partners in addressing homelessness. Today, I got the chance to visit their newest building, which provides temporary housing for refugees and stabilizing housing for those struggling with homelessness and substance use.
THIS FRIDAY! Come to Hamilton City Hall to celebrate Newcomer Day 🙌 Featuring some amazing live entertainment and much more! FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. #hamont #immigration #newcomers #food #events
We are so looking forward to participating in Newcomer Day on Friday. Come check us out and learn about what we do. Meet a few of the wonderful newcomer families we serve!
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Wesley’s executive director Don Seymour presented to Hamilton’s Emergency & Community Services Committee today in support of the Hamilton Tiny Shelter Alliance’s goal to build 10 shelters for individuals facing chronic homelessness. Visit Don's Blog at : Wesley.ca/daywithdon