About
The Grassroots International Support Program provides short-term housing options and volunteer-powered wraparound support for refugee claimants, government-assisted refugees, and women in crisis. We are not a settlement agency. Our work focuses on housing stability, practical daily-life support, emotional reassurance, and community connection, delivered through volunteers and in partnership with local organizations. Our approach centers on providing housing-centered support through guest houses, host families, and supported rentals, combined with volunteer-led practical and emotional support. Belonging and human connection are part of support from day one. We fill gaps that formal systems cannot and work alongside partners rather than replacing them.
Belonging and human connection are at the heart of our mission. We believe in the power of individuals to define their future and create positive change within their communities.
Our Mission
At Grassroots International Support Program, our mission is to provide housing stability, practical daily-life support, emotional reassurance, and community connection to refugee claimants, government-assisted refugees, and women in crisis. We focus on offering a warm, reassuring, and human-centered approach to empower individuals during challenging times.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals in crisis can find the stability, connection, and practical assistance they need to rebuild their lives and thrive within their communities.