Newcomer Community Programs

A group of women at an English Conversation Circle

Communities Connections -
Welcoming Communities

Community Connections - Welcoming Communities programs build bridges between newcomers and host communities, creating meaningful relationships and understanding among newcomers and Canadians. The services we offer foster a welcoming environment, enhance a sense of belonging and social unity, promote civic engagement, build leadership skills, volunteer, participate in cross-cultural interactions and develop better cross-cultural understanding.

The program brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for friendship, sharing, and learning. There are two ways someone can join our program: as a newcomer or as a volunteer.

 English Conversation Circle (ECC)

Through the English Conversation Circle, participants can practice everyday English language skills and build self-confidence. This is an excellent venue for newcomers interested in increasing their fluency in English.

Each month, the ECC runs a Cooking Club and Movie Night. Through our Cooking Club activities, participants share recipes from all over the world, increase cultural awareness, cook healthy meals, and make new friends.

During movie nights, they watch family-oriented movies, which generate lively discussions about their experiences and views on various aspects of life which allow them to practice their English Skills.

A group of women smiling at the camera during a Senior Conversation Circle
Staff showing a PowerPoint presentation to an English Conversation Circle. The words to the Canadian anthem are on the screen
A group of women and a child making brownies during a Cooking Club
A child and his parents looking at an settlement information booth at the Toronto Public Library

Settlement Services in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and Libraries Program

We offer settlement support in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and libraries. Settlement services in schools, libraries and other locations that facilitate newcomers' access to and navigation of community services. We assist newcomers to connect to resources in their settlement journey by working with our community partners.

Two outreach workers standing with the Guelph Humber mascot, a giant owl

Community Outreach and Awareness

We regularly conduct community outreach in the community, schools, businesses, associations, faith groups in order to raise awareness of the needs of newcomers and services which we provide and/or are available in the community.

If you would like to invite us to a function and/or event, please contact:

Community Engagement Worker
416-745-0062 Ext. 279

English Conversation Circle (ECC)

  • 21 Panorama Court, Suite 23

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9V 4E3

  • English Conversation Circle - Women

    Tuesdays

    4:00pm – 6:00pm

    English Conversation Circle

    Wednesdays

    5:30pm – 7:30pm

    English Conversation Circles - Seniors

    Thursdays

    10:00am – 12:00pm

  • Community Engagement Worker- Seniors

    416-745-0062 Ext. 352

    Community Engagement Worker - Women

    416-745-0062 Ext. 305

    Community Engagement Worker

    416-745-0062 Ext. 302

    Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext.311

 

Library Settlement Services (LSP) - Albion Public Library

  • Albion Public Library

    1515 Albion Road

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9V 1B2

  • LSP Settlement Counsellor-Albion Library Site

    416-835-9462

    LSP Settlement Counsellor-Richview Library Site

    416-268-3981

    Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext.311

Library Settlement Services (LSP) - Richview Library

  • Richview Library

    1806 Islington Avenue

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9P 3N3

  • LSP Settlement Counsellor-Albion Library Site

    416-835-9462

    LSP Settlement Counsellor-Richview Library Site

    416-268-3981

    Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext.311

 

Settlement Services in LINC (SSIL) - Albion Mall

  • Albion Mall TDSB-LINC

    1530 Albion Road

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9V 1B4

  • Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext.311

Settlement Services in LINC (SSIL) - Kenton

  • Kenton TDSB-LINC

    34 Kenton Drive

    North York, Ontario

    M2R 2H8

  • Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext.311

Settlement Services in LINC (SSIL) - Rexdale

  • Rexdale TDSB-LINC

    30 Barrhead Crescent

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9W 3Z7

  • Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext. 311

Settlement Services in LINC (SSIL) - RWC-Thistletown

  • RWC-Thistletown LINC

    925 Albion Road, Suite 207

    Etobicoke, Ontario

    M9V 1A6

  • Program Co-ordinator

    416-745-0062 Ext. 311