Empowering Lives:

The THO Story

According to Statistics Canada, low-income rates among Canadian-born individuals have dropped consistently over the last two decades. For example, the low-income rate in Canada as of 2014 was 8.8%, this is significantly lower than what it was in the mid-1990s. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for immigrants, as the trend seems to be the opposite for people coming to Canada. With Canada having a high rate of immigrants in recent times, an estimated 500,000 annually, it is imperative that initiatives are set up to assist them ease into life in the country seamlessly.

There is Hope Ottawa (THO) is an NGO that stands as a beacon of support for immigrants into Canada. This body seeks to help reduce inequality and poverty among immigrants while assisting them to get employment through an array of settlement programs. As a dedicated non-governmental organization, THO helps new immigrants striving to find their footing. It is committed to enhancing the quality of life for immigrants and fostering a community where hunger relief and social welfare advancement are paramount. Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and prosperous society for all.

Advocacy Initiatives: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

At There Is Hope Ottawa (THO), we believe in more than just providing services; we advocate for change. We support people who are disadvantaged and suffering inequality and poverty. To achieve our goals, we have set up several initiatives. With our advocacy initiatives at the heart of our mission, here's how we're making a difference:

Programs that Matter:

Through research, we develop programs that provide solutions to the people we advocate for. We're committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized individuals and communities.

Advocating for immigrants:

When immigrants come to Canada, they experience several challenges. We are a national advocate that strives to ensure they ease into the system seamlessly. From securing affordable housing to fighting discrimination, we continually put in the work to make this possible.

Immigrant Support Programs: Building Bridges

Immigrants are the backbone of our community, advocacy programs, and initiatives. THO's immigrant support programs ensure a smooth transition for newcomers. Our immigrant support programs help to achieve the following goals:

Deliver settlement services:

At There is Hope Ottawa, we guide immigrants through the maze of paperwork, language barriers, and cultural adjustments. Our settlement services empower them to thrive in Canada.

Provide employment assistance:

THO is invested in developing job placement programs targeted at immigrants. We connect skilled immigrants with employers, fostering economic independence and integration.

Mission and Values: A Compass for Change

Our mission is clear, “to be a platform that increases the quality of life of immigrants while reducing poverty and inequality.” We want to be the voice of the voiceless through our different initiatives. Here's how we're achieving it:

Quality of Life:

THO is unflinchingly committed to enhancing immigrants' quality of life, whether it's access to education, healthcare, or social services.

Poverty Alleviation:

We have an array of hunger relief programs to assist the needy in society. We're not just providing meals; we're breaking the cycle of poverty.

Addressing Inequality:

THO is committed to fighting systemic inequalities. From advocating for policy changes to empowering marginalized voices, we're consistently driving change.

You can check our list of values here.

Join the Movement

Are you an immigrant to Canada or planning to relocate to the country soon? Then we would like to help you. Contact us, and let’s assist you through our initiatives and different programs.

If you are already established in Canada and would like to assist immigrants coming into the country or people suffering from poverty and inequality, then you can partner with us. You can get involved by donating, volunteering, providing mentorship, and telling your story. Send us a message here to get started.