Our House

A New Home, A New Beginning
CASA operates a refugee house in a spacious and newly-renovated heritage home located in Greater Vancouver. The house, known as Casa El Salaam, houses a number of refugee claimants and is the product of much hard work and generous support from volunteers, donors and supporters.

A Positive Difference
The CASA House offers a positive, welcoming space for refugee claimants to begin their lives in Canada. At our house, residents will find:
  • affordable, comfortable, fully-furnished living spaces
  • access to phone, Internet, and cable, all included in the rent
  • a live-in house coordinator to help with settlement support
  • opportunities to share meals and meet community members
  • cultural orientations and access to community services
  • assistance with making the transition into independent living
House Info  
The CASA House is a safe, comfortable, affordable home for refugee claimants. It is one of several housing options available to newcomers. If you are a refugee claimant, a refugee-serving organization, or an individual interested in refugee assistance, you may be interested in reading our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope that these guiding questions and answers will give you a better idea of what we’re all about.
 
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