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.

Newcomers often struggle with accessing health services, so when Ottawa-based Welcome Group Program volunteer and aspiring medical professional Danial Gheiasvand told us about his project, Newcomer Health Connect, we were eager to learn more. Read his interview here!

This was the perfect way to wrap up Welcoming Week 2024! Thank you to all of the Welcome Group Program newcomers and volunteers who joined us for a tour of the ROM on Saturday; we had such a great time with all of you. Much appreciation to Kids Up Front for the tickets!