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Newcomers and volunteers working together to build more welcoming communities.

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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Meet Sara, Welcome Group Program Newcomer & Volunteer

After Sara, a newcomer from Ethiopia, received support through our Welcome Group Program, she decided to give back and become a volunteer– an experience which led to an internship at COSTI Employment  Services!

Read more about Sara here.

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“A little light along the way is super helpful”: Meet Luwam, Welcome Group Newcomer in Surrey, BC!

When Luwam and her family arrived in Surrey, BC, they were so overwhelmed, but their Welcome Group was ready to help!

Read Luwam’s story here.

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Employee Engagement Opportunities

Together Project’s Welcome Group Program offers businesses and organizations a terrific opportunity to engage their employees to make a real difference in their communities. Click here to learn more!

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Fundraising for Together Project

Are you interested in building more welcoming communities? Please consider Together Project, a MakeWay charitable initiative, as the beneficiary of your office or personal fundraising initiative.

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