We are pleased to announce that the Welcome Group Program is now in three new cities! 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!

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!

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.

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.