Support Our Community
Donate to Make a Difference
At the Mehari Centre, we are dedicated to transforming lives through culturally sensitive support and services. Together, we can create a brighter future for Eritrean families in Ottawa.
Emergency Support for Single Mothers
Your donation helps single mothers in crisis with urgent needs such as food, children’s clothing, and short-term rent support.
Your Impact:
🛒 $75 → Groceries for one week
👕 $150 → Clothing and essentials for children
🏠 $500 → Emergency rent support
❤️ $1,000 → Stabilizes a family during crisis
When a mother stabilizes, her children stabilize.
Counseling for Newcomers
Your donation provides counseling sessions with a Tigrinya-speaking therapist for newcomers navigating trauma, isolation, and the pressures of starting over.
Your Impact:
🧠 $150 → 1 counseling session
💬 $600 → 4 counseling sessions
🌿 $1,800 → A full 12-session healing journey
Access to therapy in one’s own language restores dignity, safety, and hope.
Our Services Focus
At Mehari Centre, we are committed to supporting Eritrean newcomers in Ottawa with a range of services designed to support their integration and well-being. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of our community, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience.
Support Our Community
Your donations are vital in providing essential settle supports to the Eritrean community in Ottawa. Contributions directly sustain our programs, providing essential resources and services that help newcomers integrate and thrive. With your support, we can continue to offer settlement services, educational workshops, and community initiatives that foster growth and resilience.