• household items | • kitchenware | • basic furniture |
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• linens and towels | • food staples | • clothing/winter clothing |
• deposit for utilities | • internet installation | • last month’s rent |
• school supplies | • cell phone | • computer (if possible) |

• Start-up costs can be reduced by in-kind donations but cannot be replaced entirely.
• Newcomers must receive some money directly for start-up to use as they choose – this is referred to as start-up “cash” and must be separate from financial support for monthly expenses. It should be provided by cheque or direct deposit shortly after arrival and/or upon moving into permanent housing - it does not have to be actual cash.
• Items purchased by sponsors for newcomers do not count as start-up “cash”. They count as “in-kind” support.
•Sponsors must keep track (lists, photos) of all in-kind support provided, as IRCC could request it at any time to demonstrate support.
Additional Information:
The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) has created an online calculator which includes start-up costs and in-kind deductions: http://www.rstp.ca/calc/?lang=en