In this podcast, Martha Samer, Manager of Employment Services highlights how crucial employment services are for newcomers dealing with several challenges on their settlement journey. Joining her in this session, Lily Pourzand, Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement shares the benefits of strategic partnerships and how...
In this podcast, our staff explains what social prescribing means and how we incorporate this approach to support the holistic well-being of our clients. Elaborating on the same, Helen Samimy, Shamima Mili, and Valentyna Burbelo shed light on volunteering, study groups for international medical graduates, and...
Elvan Duras and Hengameh Sorouri describe the complex nature of trauma that newcomers from diverse backgrounds struggle with. They also shine a spotlight on our latest Newcomers Autism Project. Listen Here...
Michelle Krakovich and Stephanie Bogart identify the factors that contribute to newcomer youth’s mental health challenges and elaborate on how our latest support group is focused on preventive care and individual support. Listen Here...
As the new year unfolds, it also creates a perfect opportunity to reset your priorities and focus on self-care. Being a newcomer overwhelmed with acclimatizing to the temperature changes, icy roads, and long nights, making resolutions might seem too far-fetched for you at the moment!...
Tashia Edwards and Adelina Bridi outline areas of our work, the delivery model, and the best practices we follow to serve the community in York Region. Listen Here...
How can I help my teen child deal with depression? Where can I learn how to support the mental health challenges of newcomer youth? Are there free mental health services in Ontario for adolescents? If questions similar to these are troubling you, you are not...
If you have heard tales about the harsh, dark, and freezing days and are apprehensive about your first winter in Canada, you may rightfully feel nervous. Surviving the challenges may not be easy, but with our newcomers' guide to Canadian winter, you can enjoy the...
Today, we are thrilled to share the exciting journey we've embarked on and successfully completed – the redesign of the CCSYR website. Our collaborative effort, spanning from June 12th, 2023 to September 12th, 2023, reflects the remarkable synergy between our dedicated team of volunteers, contractors,...
Volunteering is an act of selflessness that has the power to transform lives, both for those offering their time and expertise and for the communities they serve. In Canada, the spirit of volunteerism runs deep, and countless individuals generously donate their time, skills, and passion...
