Welcome Today. Strengthen Tomorrow.
Welcome Today. Strengthen Tomorrow.
As Jews and Canadians, we believe in welcoming the stranger, embracing those who seek refuge, and giving others the opportunity to build a better life. This is who we are.
But right now, the road to a new life is more difficult than ever. Financial support is shrinking. Anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise. The barriers are growing. That’s why your help is critical.
With your generosity, JIAS provides the tools, the networks, and the opportunities that empower immigrants and refugees to not just survive—but to thrive. This is a call to action. Your donation changes lives and shapes futures.
Will you stand with newcomers?
Will you be the difference that opens doors, builds hope, and shapes a brighter, more inclusive Canada? Your contribution to the JIAS Annual Campaign can make all the difference.
The time to act is now. Together, we can create a future where every immigrant has the chance to contribute to the strength and success of Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newcomers are all people who are new to Canada, regardless of whether they have temporary or permanent status in the country. We often use this term because many immigrants begin their journey by coming on a work or study visa, which does not technically make them immigrants. An immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a country and whose legal status reflects that permanency.
No, JIAS as founded by the Jewish community over 100 years ago to support Jewish refugees coming to Canada, and welcoming Jewish immigrants will always remain core to the JIAS mission. At the same time, JIAS is an IRCC funded and inclusive settlement agency that serves newcomers from around the world, regardless of faith, ethnicity, country of origin, gender or sexual identity.
Your donations help immigrants and refugees rebuild their lives in Canada – for themselves, for their children, and for the future of our country. Thank you for supporting JIAS Toronto’s work.