Thunder Bay Community
Thunder Bay is a city in Northwestern Ontario, situated on the northern shore of Lake Superior. It is part of the province of Ontario and falls within the Thunder Bay District. The city has a population of about 110,000 people. Thunder Bay is a key transportation hub in the region, with an international airport, a major railway, and a seaport. There is a strong network of schools, including elementary and high schools under both public and Catholic boards. For higher education, the city is home to Lakehead University, which offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, and Confederation College, which provides certificate programs with a focus on hands-on learning. The city is family-friendly, with numerous parks, recreational facilities, and activities for children.
Guest house offers
St. Jacobs Guest House
offers
Capacity: 10 rooms, up to 22 guests.
Accommodation: Free stay including utilities for short-term.
Amenities:
- Complimentary food (donation-based).
- Hotel-style rooms.
- Large backyard.
- Close to parks, transportation, and markets.
Support Services:
- Assistance with resume building and job search.
- General support.
- On-site English Language Support (ELS).
- Nearby medical support.
Type: Family house.
Guest House offers
Location: Thunder Bay North (Grandview) is on a main arterial roadway with easy transit access. It has at least 4 grocery stores, a pharmacy, and other shops within a short radius of the location. The residential area is near schools and a medical clinic and not too far from the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association.
Capacity: This is a three-story house. On the first floor there is a large bedroom and a living room with huge windows, a kitchen and a bathroom. On the second floor there is a large living room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. In the basement there is a large room with renovation and small windows.
Amenities:
- Large comfortable rooms.
- Backyard and parking.
Type: family house.
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Donate Financially as well Furniture
We need financial donations to make sure families get housing even when they can't afford it. We also need furniture donations and household items to make Ukrainians feel more as at home.
Hosting
We are always looking for people willing to open up their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the war. Some hosts have a sofa bed and can offer emergency hosting only, others have a spare room and are able to host for longer periods. Complete our application form to speak with a volunteer.
Volunteer
We currently need assistance with coordinating donations, fundraising and ensuring we have enough people to help with the settlement of Ukrainian guests. We believe strongly that in order to ensure these families get off on the right foot they need to feel like they belong.
Rentals
We are looking for landlords or people able to rent space that understand Ukrainians families will not be able to show a credit history, will most likely not have employment right away, and may not speak English.