Newcomer Services - Welcoming Communities

What to expect from the program

Here are a few examples of mentorship programming and activities that we provide schools – at no cost: 

• Homework clubs 
• English conversation circles 
• Sports and recreational activities 
• Table tennis lessons 
• A Reading Buddy program 
• Music instruction (Steel pan drum lessons, pan African drums, ukulele) 
• Field trips 
• Culturally based culinary program 

Impact on Students and School Communities

Read about the impact that the Welcoming Communities program has had on students and school staff in Toronto.

Bring Welcoming Communities to your school

We operate exclusively in TDSB schools that have high populations of newcomer students. For school staff and administrators who are interested and want to learn more about the program, please reach out using the form below.