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Newcomers and volunteers working together to build more welcoming communities.

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Free & Low-Cost Summer Camps for Newcomer Kids and Teens

In July and August, there are so many fun ways for young newcomers to get outside and meet new friends!

Check out our list of free and low-cost camps in Etobicoke, Toronto, North York, Scarborough, and Ottawa.

Click on our list here!

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We’re Expanding!

We are pleased to announce that the Welcome Group Program is launching in three new cities this summer! With support from IRCC and our partners – IRCOM in Winnipeg, ISSofBC in Vancouver, Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA) in Moncton, and TD Bank Group – this national project will help us scale our impact across the country. Learn more here!

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Meet Welcome Group Volunteer Haneen!

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!

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An Interview with Free Counselling Society Founder Joseph Wong

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! 

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Together Project on CBC Metro Morning

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!

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