Connect to the people & resources you need to settle in.
Local Services
Organizations that can meet your needs.First Steps Checklist
Food Banks
- Adventist Community Services Centre, Oshawa (905-433-8800)
- All Saints Church, Whitby (905-668-5101)
- Brock Community Food Bank (705-426-1771)
- Clarington East, Newcastle (905-987-1418)
- Loaves and Fishes, Uxbridge (905-852-6262)
- Nourish and Develop Foundation, Cannington (705-432-2444)
- Operation Scugog (905-985-3087)
- Saint Andrews Outreach, Whitby (905-668-4022)
- Salvation Army, Ajax (905-427-7123)
- Salvation Army, Bowmanville (905-623-2185)
- Salvation Army, Oshawa (905-723-7422)
- Salvation Army, Whitby (905-430-3454)
- Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Oshawa (905-728-7525)
- St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church (905-433-5577)
- St. Paul's on the Hill, Pickering (905-839-9537)
- St. Peter's, Oshawa (905-728-8080)
- St. Vincent de Paul, Bowmanville (905-623-6371)
- Westminster United Church, Whitby (905-723-6442)
Education
Get to know the schools your child can attend.Employment
Find employment locally or across Canada.Housing
Information about rentals and housingFinancial Aid
See which programs can help you get on your feet.Medical Care
Discover a range of local healthcare providersIf you do not have health insurance or are waiting for your coverage to begin, you can find primary health care and treatment services at Community Health Centres and uninsured clinics throughout Durham region.
Durham Public Health also provides a number of services like flu and COVID-19 vaccines to all community members.
You can also get free medical advice from Telehealth Ontario. Call any time toll-free at 1-866-797-0000. To reach them by toll-free TTY, dial 1-877-797-0007.
Ukrainian Organizations
Explore national and local Ukrainian advocacy and community organizationsUkrainian Community Groups
Connect with local people and share experiences.Emergency
Need urgent help?Clothing and Household Goods
Ways to get free new and gently used essentials.Churches
Come for prayer and support to local Orthodox and Catholic churchesLegal Aid
We have a team of legal professionals to support youCanadian Legal Support for Ukrainians
Отримайте безкоштовну консультацію з канадським юристом
Телефонуйте за номером 1-877-873-7875
12:00 – 17:00 EST
з понеділка по п’ятницю
Допомога доступна українською, англійською та французькою мовами
Durham Community Legal Clinic provides free Legal Services for low income residents of Durham Region
Transportation
Ways to get aroundBanking
- Українська Кредитова Спілка - єдиний Український банк в районі Дюграм. https://www.ukrainiancu.com/
- ScotiaBank - https://www.scotiabank.com
- Toronto Dominion Bank - https://www.td.com
- Bank of Montreal - https://www.bmo.com
- Royal Bank of Canada - https://www.rbcroyalbank.com
- CIBC - https://www.cibc.com
Canada & Ontario Government News Releases
Government of Canada, and Ontario news releases with beneficial informationImmigration and Visas
Get government information about visasFederal Government
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaDedicated Service Channel for Ukraine immigration enquiries:
- Call 613-321-4243, collect calls accepted.
- Use the IRCC crisis web form and add the keyword “Ukraine2022”
Submitting Visa Applications for Ukrainians to come to Canada:
Visa applications can be submitted online from anywhere in the world. Biometrics can be given at any visa application centre (VAC) outside of Ukraine. VACs are open in Moldova, Romania, Austria and Poland, and there is an extensive VAC network across Europe. More information about the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel is also available.
Mariia Pitolai - Immigration Consultant
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