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Edmonton group helping 2SLGBTQ+ refugees gets funding from new Black Ideas Grant program

Abstract
The Calgary-based Foundation for Black Communities' (FFBC) Black Ideas Grant (BIG) Bridge and Build Program has provided funding for RaricaNow, an organization in Edmonton aiding 2SLGBTQ+ refugees. The numbers of 2SLGBTQ+ refugees continue to climb, and this grant will allow RaricaNow to provide housing and more settlement supports.
Authors: Andrea Huncar Publication Date: 5/31/2024

Publication Type: Newspaper Article

URL:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-refugees-2slgbtq-housing-foundation-for-black-communities-raricanow-1.7218247
Notes

Integration timeline: not defined

Key findings:

1) Calgary-based Foundation For Black Communities (FFBC) announced a total of $9.1 million in grants to 107 non-profit agencies across Canada, including 8 in Edmonton, 2 in Calgary and 1 in Fort McMurray.

2) Edmonton-based RaricaNow is receiving a $250,000 grant to house 2SLGBTQ+ refugees in Edmonton, where numbers have climbed due to anti-gay legislation in several African countries.

3) 2SLGBTQ+ refugees commonly face homophobia and transphobia in mainstream shelters and resettlement supports.

Key populations: 2SLGBTQ+ refugees in Edmonton

Key recommendations: n/a

Community organizations:

1) RaricaNow

2) Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)

Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Location: Edmonton, AB

Open access: Yes


Collections 2slgbtqia , refugee-experiences

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