Umoja Operation Compassion Society of British Columbia

Offers English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension classes to support new immigrants and refugees in their initial stages of learning English. Refugee claimants are eligible and free childminding is provided. Registration required.

Drop-in program for refugee families with young children up to age six to assist with integration and settlement. Parents can find out about community services, join a parent group, get support from counsellors, and practice English. All activities revolve around attachment, bonding, play, and socia...

An outreach worker supports newcomer dads in accessing community services and navigating complex systems. Provides informational sessions to support integration and settlement in Canada. Services provided in English and Arabic.

Program activities celebrate the diverse cultural background of newcomer children ages six to 12 while supporting social-emotional well-being and bi-cultural sense of identity, connectedness and relationship development, and the acquisition of skills and healthy behavior. The after-school homework c...

Provides settlement support to help newcomer youth ages 13 to 19 connect with their community. Offers group sessions, one-on-one outreach, guest speakers, and field trips to assist in the integration of newcomer youth. Topics include education, employment, mental health, friendships, bullying, cultu...