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Humber Polytechnic Nursing Students Empower Newcomer Families through Community Health Initiatives

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By Trudy Tumusime  This summer, MNLC welcomed yet another group of community health placement students. The new cohort comprising eight passionate nursing students from Humber Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program started in May through August, led by their nursing instructor, Rita Street.    These third-year, second-entry students (already university graduates) brought not only their […]

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Community Yard Sale Raises $2,500 for Aurora House

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But fundraising efforts continue. MNLC Team On Sunday, July 20, the community came together for a lively and heartwarming yard sale fundraiser in support of Aurora House, raising $2,500 for the transitional housing program dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence. Hosted in east Toronto at the Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC)

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MNLC Community Kitchen Pilot is Preparing Newcomers to Thrive 

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By Trudy Tumusime  Every other week, something magical happens at the MNLC Queen Street Office kitchen.  The air fills with the aromas of spices. Laughter bounces off the walls. Pots simmer, pans sizzle, and hands work in harmony – in a shared space where strangers have become a community. It is the MNLC community kitchen!

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Legal Rights and Considerations in Applying for Jobs Workshop

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🗓️ Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕑 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Via ZOOM 💪 Are you looking for a job? We invite you to participate in this online workshop next Thursday. ✅ You will learn about your legal rights when applying for jobs, including protections against discrimination and what employers can and cannot ask.

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Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto Announces Official Rebrand to MNLC 

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New name, same commitment — expanding impact across Ontario Toronto, ON — The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto is proud to announce its official public rebrand to MNLC, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s 40-year journey of supporting immigrants, refugees, and newcomers. The updated name reflects MNLC’s growth into a dynamic, multi-service leader in newcomer

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Arkadiy Volkov on Restarting His Psychotherapy Career in Canada

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As an internationally trained psychotherapist, when Arkadiy Volkov immigrated to Canada, he required licensing to rejoin his field. After researching several options, Arkadiy enrolled in Mennonite New Life Centre’s (MNLC) Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM) program. Through our partnership with the licensing body – the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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This clinic is more than a clinic, it’s a family: Yarlin’s Story 

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By Trudy Tumusime   When Yarlin arrived in Canada in November 2023 with her husband and two children, she hoped it would mark the beginning of a new chapter – one filled with freedom. Instead, it became what she describes as “the beginning of a very painful experience.” Fleeing the Dominican Republic, the family faced the

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It’s not just a language class, it’s so much more than that: Doris’ Story 

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By Trudy Tumusime  In 2021, Doris came to Canada from China, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a software project manager and UX designer. With a computer science background, Doris found many aspects of settlement quite easy due to her ability to search the internet for information and having support from her elder

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