Multicultural Helping House Society

About MHHS

The Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS) is a registered non-profit society and charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of newcomers to Canada as well as its permanent residents and citizens.

Since 1996, MHHS has provided assistance to thousands of new immigrants, permanent residents and citizens in addressing their needs for settlement, employment, social services, skills enhancement, respite housing, legal assistance, and education services.

MHHS is well known for its ability to provide immediate assistance to individuals in crisis and those who are disadvantaged either due to language barriers, employment or social isolation.

Our Services

Settlement Services

MHHS can help. We offer free settlement and employment services to help eligible clients get settled, become part of the community, gain new skills, and find employment opportunities that will enable them to integrate successfully into Canadian society.

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WOMEN'S PROGRAM

The Women’s Program supports time-limited projects that address systemic barriers to women’s equality in our society. The objective of the Women's Program is to achieve the full participation of women in the economic and social life of Canada.

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SENIORS PROGRAM

For ages 55 years and older, the Seniors Program provides a comfortable and inviting space for seniors to socialize and meet new people, providing them an opportunity to gain social connections in the community that make a difference in the lives of seniors.

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YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAM

The Youth Wellness Program aims to support the mental and physical wellbeing of youth ages 13 to 25, through a variety of engaging workshops and activities to support and encourage the healthy growth of young people.

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Workshops

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ENGLISH CIRCLES

Introduction and Basic Communication in English Workshop

May 12, 2024 (Sun)

10:00 am to 12:00pm

To register, contact:

Homa Farahvashi

homaf@helpinghouse.org

HOW TO RENEW PR CARD

Workshop

May 19, 2024 (Sun)

10:00 am to 12:00pm

To register, contact:

Kulwinder Kaur

kulwinderk@helpinghouse.org

CAREER OPTIONS FOR INMIGRANTS

Workshop

May 25, 2024 (Sat)

12:00 pm to 1:00pm

To register, contact:

Gabriela Bravo or Homa Farahvashi

gabrielab@helpinghouse.org

homaf@helpinghouse.org

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

THE MATURE WORKER

Overcoming the Barriers of Age Workshop

May 25, 2024 (Sat)

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

To register, contact:

Ramon Garcia ramong@helpinghouse.org

ENGLISH CIRCLES

Everyday Communication Skills Workshop

May 26, 2024 (Sun)

10:00 am to 12:00pm

To register, contact:

Homa Farahvashi

homaf@helpinghouse.org

HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES

HOW MHHS CAN SERVE YOU BETTER

MHHS OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES, SUCH AS:

Tagalog │ Hindi

English │ Punjabi

Spanish │ Farsi

Your workshop insight matters!

We value your opinion and would love to hear about your recent online workshop experience. Your feedback will greatly help us to improve and make our future workshops even better!

Click HERE to Take our Workshop Survey

How we can serve you better?

Please take a moment to send us your feedback regarding our organization and services. This form can be submitted anonymously. We appreciate your suggestions and are always looking for ways to improve!

Click HERE to Take Our Client Experience Survey

Events and Activities

FREE TAX CLINIC

It's Tax Time. Get your taxes done at MHHS free tax clinic.

Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.

10TH PHILIPPINE FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY

Come and celebrate with us! Everyone is welcome to attend.

Celebrating the 126th Philippine Independence Day and Filipino Heritage Month

June 15, 2024 (Saturday)

9:00am to 1:00pm
Richmond City Hall Plaza

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter to get MHHS updates.

At MHHS, our mission is to ensure that newcomers of all cultural backgrounds successfully integrate and settle into Canadian society and economy.

See our April 2024 Newsletter

Connect with us

MHHS STRATEGIC PLAN 2021 - 2024

The development of this strategic plan occurred at a very unique time for Multicultural Helping House Society. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. MHHS turned over a new chapter in its history with its new constitution and by-laws, new members on the Board of Directors and management. Read more..

FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY PROCLAIMED

21 June 2022 – The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver participated in flag raising ceremonies and activities held in the cities of Richmond and North Vancouver to celebrate the 124^th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence. Read more..

FIND INSPIRATION IN GENEROSITY

Interested in making a donation?

Donate to MHHS and help newcomers get support to settle in Canada.

Click HERE to donate to MHHS.

Become a MHHS Volunteer

Use your strengths and talents to contribute to the community. Empower newcomers, hear their stories and be with them as they work to achieve their hopes and dreams in Canada.

Find out more about our Volunteer Opportunities

Testimonials