About Us
Who We Are
Building Stronger Communities Every Day
The Oromo Cultural Resettlement Services Society (OCRSS) is a registered BC non-profit society dedicated to empowering and advocating for refugees, immigrants, and newcomer communities in British Columbia.
Our programs focus on settlement services, education, employment support, community integration, and cultural understanding — ensuring equitable opportunities for all. We work closely with associations, community organizations, and settlement services providers to establish a strong community network.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
Our work is guided by a clear set of principles that shape every program and service we offer to newcomers and communities across British Columbia.
Settlement & Housing
To provide social, educational, employment, and settlement services including housing support to refugees and immigrants without excluding other persons of cultural backgrounds.
Language & Information
To assist newcomers and refugees by providing interpretation, translation, information, referrals, and Canadian life skills support.
Newcomer Orientation
To offer structured orientation sessions covering Canadian culture, rights, responsibilities, healthcare, education, and daily life skills.
Cultural Understanding
To promote community development, cultural understanding, and the Canadian multiculturalism concept to new immigrants and refugees.
Fundraising & Partnerships
To actively seek private and government support to enhance opportunities and social development for our communities.
Active Participation
To encourage immigrant refugees to play a dynamic role in Canadian society and build meaningful community connections.
Community Network
To work closely with associations, community organizations, and settlement services providers to establish a strong support network.
Youth & Family Programs
To provide workshops, seminars, leadership training, family counselling, parenting programs, and youth development for immigrant families and newcomers in British Columbia.
Advancement of Education
To advance education by offering programs, classes, workshops, and learning resources related to studies, language, culture, and community knowledge.
Relief of Poverty
To relieve poverty and hardship by providing assistance, basic necessities, charitable aid, and community support programs to individuals and families in need.
Community Well-Being
To carry out activities that promote social inclusion, cultural understanding, moral development, and well-being for newcomers, youth, seniors, and vulnerable community members.
Sponsorship & Resettlement
To connect refugees with sponsors and coordinate community sponsorship programs that provide a foundation for a new life in Canada.
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Volunteers
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Community Events
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Programs & Services
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or access our services — we welcome you to be part of our growing community. Together, we can build stronger futures.