Happy International Women's Day to all of the women who help us create more welcoming communities for refugee newcomer women across Canada! Learn more about our Welcome Group Program here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #welcomegroupprogram #IWD2026 #IWD

A good opportunity for multilingual individuals to have remote work in Canada!

Together Project was honoured to be at the Toronto South West Local Immigration Partnership meeting to meet with local service providers & to congratulate the winners of the Collaboration Award! Thank you to the TSWLIP team for organizing a great event with today's host, ACCES Employment. #TSWLIP

What are three great strategies to help our Welcome Group Program volunteers and newcomers connect? Diane, a Welcome Group Program volunteer and one of our steering committee members, created this video to share some great tips. Inspired to join us? Click here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Last chance to apply for our prof. dev. program for mid- & senior-level leaders from the private, public, non-profit sectors looking to accelerate a project, work across silos, and drive equitable urban transformation at local, regional, or national levels schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/learning-sof...

As a former newcomer, Heri was eager to volunteer to help other newcomers settle in Moncton, New Brunswick. This Black History Month, Heri has an important message to share. Read more about Heri here: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/heri/ #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #blackhistorymonth

Bengali & Rohingya-speaking volunteers needed for Welcome Groups in Moncton, Toronto, Winnipeg & Vancouver! Are you: -Bengali or Rohingya speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Open to using WhatsApp and Zoom Join our Welcome Group Program today! Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Arabic-speaking volunteers needed for Welcome Groups in Winnipeg! Are you... -Arabic speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Interested in social work, settlement, etc -Open to using WhatsApp and Zoom Join our Welcome Group Program today! Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Joined the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, & Deputy Minister Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, at Canadian Club Toronto to see how Canada is approaching humanitarian objectives in 2026 & beyond. Watch the conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VWe...

For Nonprofit Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing the partners who help us support refugee newcomers in Ontario. Thank you to Afghan Women's Organization, COSTI, Kids Up Front, and Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services! #nonprofitappreciationweek2026 #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome

Welcome to two new members of our steering committee! Rahel Gettu brings her experience from Welcome Group newcomer to advocate for newcomers, refugees, and people with disabilities. Jordan MacInnis brings her experience as the Director of Domestic Programs at Journalists for Human Rights (JHR).

To our volunteers, newcomers, partners, and supporters celebrating Ramadan: Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Together Project! #ramadankareem #welcomegroupprogram #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome

After Abiy, a newcomer to Canada, met his Welcome Group Program volunteers, he saw the value in these connections: "It can feel like a shortcut through challenges you might otherwise face alone." His story: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/abiy/ #nonprofitappreciationweek #blackhistorymonth

Thank you to OCASI for the Mental Health Promotion Knowledge Exchange event! Such a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental health in the settlement sector and beyond. Much appreciation to the panelists for encouraging engaging discussions with frontline workers from across the GTA!

Spanish-speaking volunteers needed for Welcome Groups in Greater Moncton! Are you... -Spanish speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Interested in social work, settlement, etc -Open to using WhatsApp, Zoom Join our Welcome Group Program today! Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Nuer-speaking volunteers needed for our Welcome Groups in Mississauga & Toronto! Are you... -Nuer speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Interested in social work, settlement, etc -Open to using WhatsApp, Zoom Join us: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Grateful to the City of Moncton and MANSO for their support of Together Project in Moncton and Winnipeg! To learn more about our Welcome Group Program, click here: www.togetherproject.ca #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #welcomegroupprogram

Did you know that there are free income tax services in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Toronto, and Moncton? Many of them have interpretation services in languages like Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Spanish & more! See our guide here: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/inc...

On Saturday, we were so honoured to be with our friends at the Syrian Canadian Foundation! It was a terrific opportunity to celebrate the immense impact that SCF has made over the years. Happy 10th anniversary, Syrian Canadian Foundation!

Rohingya-speaking volunteers needed for our Welcome Groups in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Moncton, Mississauga & Toronto! Are you... -Rohingya speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Interested in social work, settlement, etc -Open to using WhatsApp, Zoom Join us: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Rohingya-speaking volunteers needed for our Welcome Groups in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Moncton, Mississauga & Toronto! Are you... -Rohingya speaking -Passionate about helping newcomers -Interested in social work, settlement, etc -Open to using WhatsApp, Zoom Join us: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

For International Mentoring Day, we're celebrating volunteers like Rachel! Many Welcome Group newcomers want to practice English. Rachel, a volunteer who has been professionally tutoring students aged 5-65 since 2017, was eager to help. Read it here: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/rac...

Dear Friends, Thank you to our volunteers, newcomers, partners & supporters for an incredible year. 2025 marked a milestone in our initiative’s history, representing a transition from grassroots initiative to a truly national endeavour. Our Impact Report: togetherproject.ca/wp-content/u...

Did you know depression can show up as physical pain? The more unexplained symptoms someone has, the more likely depression may be involved. When no medical cause is found, mental health is often the missing piece. 📘 Learn more in our free booklet: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-... #Depression

Is volunteering one of your New Year's resolutions? We're seekingcommunity-minded people to provide social support for refugee newcomers in our Welcome Group Program in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Moncton, Mississauga & Toronto! Apply here: www.bttr.im/a772o Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Happy holidays from all of us at Together Project!

This International Migrants Day, we're recognizing Welcome Group Program volunteers like Nader who help refugee newcomers settle into their new lives in Canada. To help a newcomer in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Moncton, Mississauga, or Toronto, learn more here: lnkd.in/gs7aGfGe #withrefugees

Together Project has a new home at the Centre for Social Innovation on Spadina. Here are some photos of the CSI Holiday Party!

For the last five months, Together Project has been connecting refugee newcomers and volunteers in Winnipeg! We're so proud to be a "Friend of MANSO"– the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations. To learn how you can volunteer with us, click here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer

Why volunteer to join our steering committee? Learn more from Diane, Welcome Group Program volunteer and Together Project Steering Committee member. Applications due December 12th! Read more here: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/ste...

Sharing a resource on International Volunteer Day! Fatemeh, Welcome Group volunteer & @unitedwaygt.bsky.social employee, explains how 211 can help Welcome Group volunteers & newcomers. How to Access 211: Ontario: 211central.ca BC: bc.211.ca Manitoba: mb.211.ca New Brunswick: nb.211.ca/search/

Thank you @td-bank.bsky.social for supporting our Welcome Group Program that connects volunteers with refugee newcomers for up to 6 months of social and integration support. This $70,000 donation is part of TD’s commitment to supporting immigrants, refugees & newcomers as they settle in Canada.

Grace Ogundiwin is an employer at Scotiabank, a Canadian business that has long benefited from including refugees in their workforce—and an immigrant. Discover the benefits of hiring refugee talent at #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025 Hire Refugees. Global Talent for Local Success.

This Giving Tuesday, help us create more welcoming communities for refugee newcomers in Canada. Learn more about Together Project through this interview with Idalia, a fantastic #WelcomeGroupProgram volunteer! Donate here: makeway.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate/?id=a... #GivingTuesday

Rohingya-speaking volunteers needed in Moncton! Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with #Rohingya newcomers: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding youth extracurriculars & tutoring opportunities • Making new friends Join us in #GreaterMoncton: www.bttr.im/a772o

Farah Kurji, Senior Manager, Social Impact at TD Bank Group, has been on our Steering Committee since 2023. We love her commitment to creating more welcoming communities for refugee newcomers. Excited that she's our new Steering Committee Chair! More about Farah: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/far...

Rohingya-speaking volunteers needed in Winnipeg, Manitoba! #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth • Making new friends Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o

We're seeking new members to join our Steering Committee located in one of our program delivery locations: Moncton, Toronto, Winnipeg, or Vancouver. Email your resume & cover letter by Friday, Dec. 12th to [email protected] with “Steering Committee Member Application” in the subject line.

Amharic and Tigrinya-speaking volunteers needed in Vancouver, BC! #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth • Making new friends Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o

Dari and/or Pashto-speaking volunteers needed in Winnipeg, Manitoba! #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth • Making new friends Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o

Happy National Philanthropy Day! We're grateful to all of the philanthropists who have helped us build more welcoming communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and British Columbia. To find out more about supporting Together Project, click here: togetherproject.ca/donate/

We attended TSWLIP’s event, “Countering Xenophobia: Reframing the Narrative on Immigration.” Thanks to panelists: Diana Gallego, FCJ Dr. Marshia Akbar, @torontomet.bsky.social & BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab Rahila Mushtaq, COSTI Sarom Rho, Migrant Rights Network Christine Apiot, U of T

Thank you #TDReadyCommitment for contributing to the #WelcomeGroupProgram! This @td-bank.bsky.social support will help us build refugee newcomer social connections, increase community engagement, and support newcomer integration priorities. Learn more here: td.mediaroom.com/2025-11-13-T...

As a former newcomer, Idalia found that volunteering with the #WelcomeGroupProgram was a special way to give back-- her group even organized a surprise birthday party! “Our match has taught us invaluable lessons about life, resilience, and hope.” More here: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/idalia

Together Project spent last Friday at the Nonprofit Mic Check: A Gathering on Nonprofit Communications! Thanks to Malvern Family Resource Centre, Anyone Can Fundraise, CultureLink, Curious Public, Luminate Communications, & @utsc.utoronto.ca for putting this event together!

Nuer-speaking volunteers needed in Toronto and Mississauga! #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth • Making new friends Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o

Dari and/or Pashto-speaking volunteers needed in Winnipeg, Manitoba! #WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include: • Practicing English • Navigating healthcare & education • Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth • Making new friends Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o

After Sara, an Ethiopian newcomer, received support through our #WelcomeGroupProgram, she became a volunteer! Her story: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/sara/ Thanks to @unitedwaygt.bsky.social for helping us make our program possible in the GTA. Support UW here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...

Did you know that today is I Read Canadian Day? To celebrate, we're sharing this great list by CBC Books from World Refugee Day: "If you're looking for a book to help you understand what the refugee experience is like, check out one of these titles by Canadian writers." www.cbc.ca/books/12-can...

We're in awe of all of the energy and enthusiasm that Ale Reverditto Galvez brings to our team! Congrats to Ale on this wonderful interview with U Multicultural Channel highlighting our Welcome Group Program in Winnipeg ❤️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...