People & Communities
We want to help create a better everyday life for the many people. This has always been a part of our vision and is becoming more important as we grow around the world.
Helping refugees settle in Canada
The Rassoul family was one of the households to receive support through this program. The family arrived in Canada in December 2015 after fleeing their home and spending four years in a refugee camp in Lebanon. After enjoying an IKEA breakfast at IKEA Etobicoke, the Rassouls spent three hours with IKEA co-workers to select a new sofa bed, coffee and side tables, three beds and mattresses for the kids and a dresser, filing cabinet, shoe rack and living room rug to make their new house feel more like a home. Before leaving the store the family met with Store Manager Ivana Colatosti, who welcomed them to Canada and presented them with a take-home bag of small items and treats for the children to enjoy.
