The Ready to Rise Program by Dream Legacy Foundation is empowering Refugees through housing, skills training and employment to build secure, independent futures rooted in dignity and opportunity.

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Program Preferences

Please indicate your program preference below (Select all that apply) *

Employment

Permanent Housing

Transitional Housing (temporary living accommodations Mississauga, Ontario)

Personal Information

To help us keep things fair and organized for everyone, please make sure to use your own personal email and phone number when filling out this form.

If someone else’s contact information is used (like a friend’s or family member’s), it could accidentally link your application to theirs. This may result in delays, disqualification, or impact someone else’s application.

What is your preferred method of communication? (Please select all that apply)

If other, please specify:

Eligibility Check

Do you live in Southern Ontario? *

Unsure if you live in Southern Ontario? See the full list of eligible locations here!

What is your current status in Canada? (Please select one. If you are a refugee claimant, you will be asked to provide confirmation of your claim.) *

Canadian citizen

Permanent resident

Refugee (resettled or protected person)

Refugee claimant (asylum seeker — waiting for claim decision)

Do you know your credit score? *

If yes, please select one: *

I know my credit score and would like support to build or improve it

I know my credit score and understand that participation in this program requires support with credit building

If no, please select one: *

I would like support to check and improve my credit history (required for program participation)

Language Proficiency – CLB Level: *

CLB Level 1–4

CLB Level 5–6

CLB Level 7+

Not yet assessed – requires referral

What other language(s) do you speak? (Select all that apply)

If other, please specify:

Current Employment Status: *

Living Arrangements *

I live alone

I live with a partner (husband, wife, significant other here in Canada)

I live with dependants (people you personally support financially such as children or parents here in Canada)

I live with a partner and dependants here in Canada

Are you open to participating in all available training during this program period? *

Yes

Employment and Income

Do you have an open work permit? *

Main Source of Income: *

If employed is selected above, answer the following questions: *

Employer’s Name (if applicable)
Hourly Wage (current or most recent):
Average Weekly Hours Worked:
Industry Worked In (current or most recent):
NOC Code (5-digit):

Are you currently on leave from a job? *

Yes – Vacation

Yes – Maternity/Parental Leave

Yes – Seasonal Layoff

Education and Training

Highest Level of Education Completed: *

Are you currently enrolled in an education or training program? *

Identity & Demographics

Gender Identity *

Racial/Ethnic Identity (select one or more): *

Do you identify as Indigenous? *

Do you identify as a racialized person? *

Yes

Prefer not to say

Do you identify as Francophone? *

Yes

Prefer not to say

Do you identify as a veteran? *

Yes

Do you identify as a person with a disability? *

Yes

Prefer not to say

Do you identify as someone involved with the justice system? *

Yes

Prefer not to say

Where did you hear about this program? *

Organization Affiliation *

TCBN (Toronto Community Benefits Network)

Madison Community Services

No Affiliation

Consent & Declaration

I confirm that I have read the Privacy Policy document and agree to terms & conditions provided by Dream Legacy Foundation outlined.

I confirm that I have read the Release of Name and Likeness document and agree to the terms & conditions provided by Dream Legacy Foundation outlined.

Declaration of Accuracy: *

Yes

Communication Consent

By checking the boxes below, you agree to receive communications from Dream Legacy Foundation as outlined:

I consent to receive emails and newsletters from Dream Legacy Foundation containing program updates, opportunities, and promotional content. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in each email.

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Participant Signature *

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