Every day at MNLC, newcomers walk through our doors carrying big hopes and heavy stories. They come to learn English, understand their new community, find confidence, and build a future for their families in Toronto. Through language instruction, educational programs, workshops, and trauma-informed supports, MNLC helps people not just settle, but truly belong. Now, our […]
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On Saturday, December 13, MNLC was proud to welcome families and community members to our Keele office in North York for a joyful holiday celebration in partnership with the Toronto Police Service’s Project HOPE initiative. Thanks to the generosity and coordination of Project HOPE, thousands of toys were collected and distributed to families during the event. More
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Toronto, ON – December 22, 2025 Aurora House, a confidential transitional home in Toronto’s east end supporting women and families who are survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking, has launched a $100,000 capital campaign to strengthen the safety, functionality, and dignity of the home. The campaign, titled Safety. Dignity. Stability., focuses exclusively on essential capital improvements, ensuring Aurora House remains a secure,
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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
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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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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PRE-APPLICATION STAGE: Step 1: Attend an Information Session All applicants must attend a current information session (2025-2026) before they apply. Please register for an online or in-person info session via our Eventbrite page. There is also an optional Eligibility Tool on the BREM site that can help you understand if you are eligible, and a
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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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BREM has a comprehensive application process to ensure alignment with the CRPO entry-to-practice requirements as well as the eligibility criteria of our funder the Government of Ontario. While many components of your candidacy may already be set (such as your education and years of professional experience outside of Canada), there are some aspects that you
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Since 2016, Aurora House has been a quiet force of safety and renewal—supporting women and children escaping human trafficking and gender-based violence as they begin the long, complex journey toward healing. By Kunpeng Yu How It All Began In 2015, Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC) owned a house that was being rented out. Some
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