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Newcomers and volunteers working together to build more welcoming communities.

Learn about Work in Culture’s Resources for Newcomers Seeking Employment in the Arts!

When newcomers arrive in Ontario, they don’t have to leave their artistic pursuits behind; there are many ways to work in the arts! To discover free opportunities for newcomers in the arts, we went to Work in Culture. Check out our video here!

Sanctuary Scholars at Toronto Metropolitan University & York University

Did you know that individuals with precarious immigration status can take a free university bridging class and pay domestic student rates for an undergraduate degree?

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Meet Volunteer Natalie Behroozi!

After coming from Iran as an 8-year-old, Natalie Nanaz Behroozi remembered how hard it was for her parents to find the information they needed. Years later, these memories compelled her to join the #WelcomeGroupProgram as a volunteer for Afghan newcomers.

With her empathy and enthusiasm, Natalie was able to help her group connect.

“It was great getting to know the newcomers and volunteers and forming our little community,” she said.

Check out our interview with Natalie here!

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We’re In The Big Leagues Now!

Our Ontario Programs Lead, Ahmed, started the game with the first pitch! Grateful to the Toronto Blue Jays and TD Bank Group for this experience!

Jennilee is Delivering the Pathways to Prosperity Conference Keynote!

Big news! On November 26th, Jennilee, our Communications and Program Outreach Specialist, will be delivering the keynote at Pathways to Prosperity in Vancouver!

Special thanks to the P2P organizers for this opportunity for Jennilee to share about how her career in settlement services inspired her to become an author.

To register for the conference, click here: http://p2pcanada.ca

 

Thank you, Ottawa Community Foundation!

Together Project would like to thank the Ottawa Community Foundation for supporting the Welcome Group Program! With this funding, we’ll be able to connect more Ottawa newcomers with volunteers. Thank you Ottawa Community Foundation!

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