Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement

VSSDM  collaborate with Vancouver Parent Groups provide financial support and settlement supports to help Hong Kong Pro-Democracy protesters who arrive in Canada to obtain refugee status. 
 
Financial support and settlement supports include:
» legal fees for refugee claim if applicable 
» referral to legal aid if possible
» temporary housing and help with finding permanent housing
» help with registering for mandatory federal and provincial programs and medical insurance
» support with job seeking
» providing living expenses for those who are actively seeking but not yet able to obtain a job 
» orientation to the community
» referrals to other refugee programs