Welcoming Community for Newcomers to Scarborough
Objective
Support service providers, faith-based groups, stakeholders and the community in working together to make Scarborough a welcoming place where newcomers feel connected, supported, develop a sense of belonging and actively participate in community and civic life.
Desired outcomes
- Organizations and communities in Scarborough are working together to create an environment that helps newcomers to get to know the neighbourhood where they settle, meet others and participate in civic and community activities, leading to stronger participation, greater inclusion and more connected communities.
Action Group Members
- Afghan Women’s Organization
- Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)
- Le Centre Francophone de Toronto
- Le Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
- La Passerelle – I.D.E.
- Malvern Family Resource Centre
- New Circles
- SAFSS
- The Scarborough Museum
- Toronto Catholic District School Board
- TDSB – Enhanced Language Program
- TDSB – Newcomer Services
- The Housing Help Centre
- Toronto Newcomer Council
- Toronto Public Health – Urban Issues
- TPS 41 Division
- West Scarborough Community Legal Services (WSCLS)
- YWCA Toronto
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