Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response

Record #: BAR3415
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 778-716-0344
E-Mail char@amssa.org
Website https://humanitarianassistance.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdnhar 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/char_response/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/char-rahc

Site Information

Description (Site)

CHAR is a program of Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agencies of BC (AMSSA). Office located in Burnaby, BC, nearest intersection is Central Blvd and Bonsor Ave.
Address & Map
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA)
Metrotower ll , 4720 Kingsway, Suite 2308
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5H 3N2
Mailing Address Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA) 
Metrotower ll , 4720 Kingsway, Suite 2308 
Burnaby, BC 
Canada V5H 3N2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Program for newcomer families and individuals who have fled crisis and are seeking safety in their new communities in Canada

  • a project of Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agencies of BC (AMSSA)
  • provides support to help with temporary accommodation, food, groceries, clothing, transportation, school supplies, health and wellbeing
  • Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Hours No regular hours
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Displaced newcomer families and individuals who have fled crisis and are seeking safety in their new communities in Canada
Application Email or visit website for information and inquiries
Languages English - all services; French - some services; Russian - some services; Ukrainian - some services
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name CHAR

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response
Legal Status (70) Community Information
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories General Medical Care ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Job Training Expense Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Student Financial Aid ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Temporary Resident Status Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees