Kinbrace is honoured to be one of four recipients this year to receive the Inspiring Advocacy Award from the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) at their national conference http://cialismax.com/generic-cialis-online-recommendations/ on 03 October 2013.

Fran Gallo (READY Coordinator) and Alexandra Charlton (READY Advisory Member) were on hand with Loren Balisky (Kinbrace Director) to receive the honour of the CARL Award. Continue Reading →

Kinbrace began in 1998 under the direction of Salsbury Community Society with a simple purpose:  to welcome and assist refugee claimants in Metro Vancouver with supportive, transitional housing.

Since those humble but clearly focussed beginnings fourteen years ago, Kinbrace has matured and had significant impact, providing housing and settlement support to nearly 400 refugee claimants, and orienting hundreds more through education programs.

Recognizing our growing identity and clear purpose, Kinbrace and Salsbury leadership discerned that our vision would be best served by a distinct incorporated organisation.

We are delighted to announce the founding of Kinbrace Community Society! Continue Reading →

One afternoon in the winter of 2011 I arrived at the airport of Vancouver B.C, which is very far away from my home country Eritrea. It was the end of a prolonged and painful journey. At least, that was my thought at that time. I blessed the Lord for allowing me to have a safe and protected trip. I lived in the moment, but soon after arriving I realized that I had to deal with issues in the new, unknown country I landed in. No question, I felt safe but I realized that new worries began to surface. I couldn’t say that I was happy, as I had left behind the life I built for so many years, including the people I loved the most.

New challenges were at the door. Where could I live? What did I have to do… and when… and how? Continue Reading →