Together Project makes change in three interconnected ways: building newcomer social connections, supporting newcomer integration priorities, and amplifying community involvement in newcomer integration in Canada.
We match Welcome Groups of 3-5 volunteers with newly arrived refugees for social and integration support.
We share volunteer resources to help support newcomer households in our Welcome Group Program.
Together Project supports our work through evidence-based program evaluation and research to inform and improve our impact.
Meet volunteer Haneen Samara! With her perspective as a former newcomer, we loved Haneen’s advice for participants in our Welcome Group Program:
“Don’t feel like you’re asking for too much— we signed up to this program for a reason and we’re here to support you.”
Read more here!
When refugee newcomers arrive in Canada, they are often seeking mental health services. To find out about pro bono psychotherapy services, we spoke to Joseph Wong, founder of Free Counselling Society Canada.
Check it out here!
Together Project was delighted to be on CBC Metro Morning again!
Years ago, Samuel, one of our Welcome Group Program newcomers, was on the show, which led to Avery of SickKids reaching out to help him start his career in Toronto.
Today, not only are Samuel and Avery still friends, but they’re celebrating Samuel’s new Canadian citizenship.
Click here to listen at the 12:40 mark, or here to read the interview transcript!