Planned project
Community Space
Organizing cultural events, workshops, and community meals to encourage integration.
Support this project →La Maison de Passage Edmonton
A welcoming home.
A fresh start.
Supporting refugees, newcomers, and Francophone immigrants on their journey to a stable life in Edmonton.
Supporting refugees, newcomers, and Francophone immigrants in their transition to a better life.
Temporary housing. Personalized support. A path to a stable home.
A place to belong, connect, and build a new beginning together.
Housing • Integration • Community
A place to belong
A place to belong.
A path forward.
La Maison de Passage Edmonton is a non-profit organization founded in April 2023 and officially registered in January 2025. We are dedicated to supporting refugees, newcomers, and Francophone immigrants transitioning to permanent housing by offering temporary shelter, integration assistance, and personalized support services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for refugees, newcomers, and Francophone immigrants by providing temporary housing and supporting them throughout a personalized integration process.
Our Vision
To become the primary reference for refugees, newcomers, and Francophone immigrants in Edmonton by promoting social cohesion and diversity through successful integration.
Our Services
How We Help
From temporary housing to cultural support, our services help newcomers overcome the challenges of their new life in Edmonton.
Welcome Services
Orientation guidance to help newcomers adapt to life in Edmonton. Social support and access to local resources for daily assistance.
Learn more →Temporary Housing
Secure and affordable housing for individuals in transition, with accommodation from 3 to 12 months. Our planned building will accommodate up to 100 residents.
Learn more →Integration Support
Administrative assistance with paperwork and access to services. Housing assistance and guidance in finding permanent housing.
Learn more →Financial Aid
Support for security deposit payments — assistance with covering security deposit costs.
Learn more →Moving Assistance
Help with packing, moving, and transporting residents’ belongings and furniture.
Learn more →Medical and Administrative Support
Assistance with scheduling and attending medical and administrative appointments.
Learn more →Airport Pickup
Transportation and orientation for new arrivals to La Maison de Passage Edmonton.
Learn more →We Speak Your Language
Assistance in French, English, Lingala, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and Arabic.
Learn more →Our Planned Projects
Building brighter futures, together.
We are developing projects to expand our support and create more opportunities for our community.
Planned project
Temporary Housing
Acquiring a building to house up to 100 people, provide support services, and facilitate their transition to permanent housing.
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Planned project
Workshops and Employment Support
Setting up workshops for housing searches and job preparation.
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Planned project
Let’s Always Eat African
With our chef, Madame Abiba, residents will learn to prepare authentic African dishes, focusing on healthy culinary practices and bringing the flavors of home to Edmonton.
Support this project →Understanding the challenges
Challenges faced by new arrivals
Housing Costs
Finding affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges for low-income families.
Discrimination and Administrative Obstacles
Many newcomers face difficulties in accessing essential services, coupled with discrimination.
Landlord Exploitation
Some landlords demand exorbitant advance payments, creating further barriers for new arrivals.
Our Team
The people behind our mission
Tshitshi Tshibamba
Director of Special Programs
Chantal Kablan
Financial Director
Léonie Ahodan
Projects Coordinator
Olivier Kalambayi Mbuyi
President
Esperance Lutumba
Vice President
Sorelle Nanfack Maffo
Administrative Assistant
Stronger together
Our Partners & Funders
Generosity in action
No one has ever become poor from giving.
Charity is extending love and kindness unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.
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