As the leaves turn orange and the air grows chilly, it’s time to get your home winter-ready. Wondering why now? Because starting this early helps you identify your needs in advance, get hold of early deals and save the stress of last-minute hassles in cold,...
Settlement agency based in York Region sets up satellite office in Norfolk to meet growing need. Read More: Thespec.com
Peer Leaders are spearheading Catholic Community Services of York Region's NSLT Project for Asylum Seekers and setting examples to follow. Read More: Broadview.org
Our Peer Leaders with lived experiences are helping fellow refugee claimants build their new lives in Canada. They are CCSYR's Ambassadors for the NSLT Project for Asylum seekers. Read More: YorkRegion.com
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...
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...
