ABOUT
US
Background
Did you know that Ukrainians are still arriving in Canada?
Since they are not registered as refugees, they do not receive the same level of support. Despite this, they want to stay in Canada, find housing, and secure employment as soon as they arrive. But many of these families end up in Ontario’s homeless system or are teetering on the edge of homelessness, and yes, some are considering returning to Ukraine because they feel they have no other options.
Grassroots Response was founded by people who believed they could make a difference. What we didn’t realize at the time was just how immense the struggle would be for these families. Many have lost everything—homes, livelihoods, and loved ones—due to the ongoing war and bombing in Ukraine. Since 2022, we’ve gathered hundreds of volunteers to help over 4,500 Ukrainians find housing.
The majority of people who are asking for help are the people who tried to start a life in Canada but are struggling because lack of employment, limited social connections, and housing. These families have used up all of their savings and now need to decide if they should return to Ukraine with even less. Most of these people are families with children or seniors. We need continuous donations in order to support them.
Get to Know Us
In partnership with the local Ukrainian community, we started by addressing essential needs, such as food, clothing, hygiene items, translation, and social support.
Since February 2022, we have grown considerably. Now, Grassroots Response is aiming to expand and offer support to Ukrainian newcomers across Ontario.
We hope to collaborate with individuals and organizations to offer support to Ukrainians in their successful settlement in Canada. Through these partnerships, we aim to empower local communities and make a meaningful impact.
We are actively seeking partners to embark on the next stage of Grassroots Response’s journey with us.
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Employment Opportunities
Send your resume and cover letter to Email info@grassrootsresponse.ca
We will stop accepting resumes 1 week before the hire date.
In order to be eligible for these jobs, people must:
● Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
● Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
● Have a valid SIN
● International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.
Employment Program Assistant
Focus on connecting displaced newcomers with employers through community networks, volunteer engagement, and direct employer outreach. Assist with job matching logistics, tracking employer opportunities, organizing employer databases.
Work contract periods
May 19 - July 13
July 6 - Aug 28
Grassroots Response, "16267661 Canada Association", is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. We are committed to providing accessible and barrier-free employment practices. If you require any accommodations, please let us know in your application.
Meet Our Volunteers - the Heart of the Team
Dedication. Passion. Support.
Maryanne Isley Grobe
Household Donation Team
All Carpenter
Household Donation Team
Joe O'Hara
Household Donation Team
Olena Gadomska
Marketing Team
Sergey Ko
IT Team
Alex Siryi
Crisis Team
Mark Busholtz
Food Donation Team
Karen Medsger
Support Team
Oleg Stukalov
Household Donation Team
Tracy and Dan MacDonald
Hespeler Team
Liydmyla Slastukhina
Support Team
Ellen Ringler
Buddy Program
Liudmyla Chentsova
Storytelling Team
Tracey Marques
Elora Team
Taras Rudyi
Summer Camp Team
Management Team
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