Who are EdoFriends of BC
We are a non-profit and charity organization in Canada dedicated to better the quality of life for all Canadians. Our founders were a group of immigrants from Edo region of Southern Nigeria. We offer different programs and services based on identified needs of New Immigrants, Refugees, Low-Income Families and Seniors in the communities we serve.
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Community Outreach Programs
These programs help new immigrant and refugee families to become more independent by organizing seminars and providing guidance, and referrals thereby reducing the barriers caused by language, education, and cultural differences. We organize 2 weekly seminars in our office in Surrey on different topics with the help of our volunteer professionals.
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We assist Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley new immigrants and refugees in finding accommodation, doctors, Schools for children, used furniture, banking services, library services, shopping centers and everyday transportation needs. This is done through the help of our trained staff members and volunteers who meet with our immigrant community members to do assessment of their individual needs.
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We bring new immigrant and refugee children and families together to have fun, make friends, learn new parenting skills, share experiences, and for some to recover from trauma they have experienced in refugee camps. This is done once a week.
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