July 2023

Supporting Family Connections

MNLCT has enjoyed partnerships with various community organizations since our inception. In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we sat down with Cindy Lee, the child protection supervisor from the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto to discuss “Supporting Family Connections.” This admission-prevention program was started in 2014 with the goal of keeping children in the

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How to Apply for EI and Other COVID-19 Benefits

How to apply for government programs and benefits in Canada?

The Settlement Team at MNLCT cordially invites newcomers, refugees, and immigrants to discover the various programs and benefits available in Canada to assist them in times of need. There are numerous initiatives at the federal, provincial (Ontario), and municipal (Toronto) levels, specifically designed to provide financial support and aid to those who meet the eligibility

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A Guide to Accessing Healthcare Services in Toronto: Your Questions Answered 

Navigating health services can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to Canada. The City of Toronto offers a range of health services to help newcomers and residents alike. To help you access these services, the MNLCT settlement team has put together a comprehensive guide with answers to common questions and helpful resources. They have

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How to Prepare an Online Application for Canadian Citizenship

Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM This workshop will guide you through the entire online application process.  You will learn:  How to organize your information How to calculate your physical presence How to upload the required documents to be able to submit a complete application on time and without any mistakes. Likewise, you

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Student Loans, Housing, Legal Assistance in Ontario

From MNLCT’s 40 years of experience in the settlement service, we know that elements such as access to financial assistance, suitable housing, and legal support can be crucial for a smooth transition and successful integration.   In this article, the Settlement Team of MNLCT will address common questions and provide information on various programs and resources

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MNLCT provides comprehensive support for starting a new life in Canada: Diana’s Story 

By Claudia Porras A year ago, Diana, her husband, and two daughters made the life-changing decision to relocate to Canada from Mexico. Originally a sociologist, Diana had more recently been working as a yoga instructor and CrossFit trainer. Diana’s priority had always been the well-being of her daughters and her career shift had provided a

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Mennonite New Life Centre introduces new Executive Director Dwayne O’Connor

July 6, 2023 Toronto, ON – The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (MNLCT) is thrilled to announce our new Executive Director, Dwayne O’Connor. Dwayne has extensive experience in executive leadership roles confronting the social and economic inequities that give rise to poverty, homelessness, mental health and addictions, and other barriers that the Centre’s vulnerable

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A Wheelchair Changed My Life: Juan Carlos’s Story

By Gertrude Tumusime  Juan Carlos is a wheelchair sports champion living in Windsor, Ontario. We first met Juan and his mother Vivian in 2005, when they arrived from Ecuador, where they lived as refugees from Colombia. The family was sponsored by the Toronto United Mennonite Church.   When they arrived in Toronto, Adolfo Puricelli, the Mennonite

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