Laura Monastero is the program manager at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The CMHA and MNLCT shares a 12 year partnership supporting different communities with mental health resources. We sat down with Laura as she shares her memories of working with MNLCT in celebration of our 40th anniversary. Watch the full conversation.
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https://youtu.be/2NCtpH9Kp04 The Mennonite New Life Centre participated in the Toronto Newcomer Day on May 25, 2023. It was a fun day full of networking and meeting people from various backgrounds. Special thanks to our BESIP students, who helped us at the MNLCT booth, communicating and connecting with interested participants!
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Teresa Wiens has been teaching English to newcomers at the Centre for 23 years now. Throughout this time, Teresa has met and helped immigrants from several backgrounds improve their English language skills. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, Teresa recounts her dynamic journey with MNLCT, contributing to easier settlement experiences for newcomers. Watch Teresa’s story
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In 1983, Betty Puricelli and her late husband Adolfo Puricelli founded the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto. Here is Betty’s story about MNLCT’s early days. https://youtu.be/PVTtCnCF8KY By Trudy Tumusime In 1983, Betty Puricelli and her late husband Adolfo Puricelli, embarked on an extra-ordinary journey that would forever shape the service of newcomers to
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We celebrate MNLCT’s 40th Anniversary in 2023. Throughout the year, we will be sharing stories about our centre’s past, present and future from MNLCT’s founders, donors, staff, and clients. We start with Liz and Alf Koop’s story about the early days of MNLCT. Alf was one of the original members of our Board of
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Hello, My name is Illia Marholin. I am a Ukrainian Settlement Worker at the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (MNLCT). We all know that what is happening in Ukraine now is a tragedy. MNLCT’s aim is to support the Ukrainian community in every possible way. I am reaching out to let you know about
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Dear friends of the Mennonite New Life Centre, We are looking for a new Executive Director – can you help? You or someone you know might be the perfect candidate! We’re looking for a caring, collaborative, strategic leader with expertise in and commitment to social justice issues and principles of anti-racism, anti-Black racism, equity and inclusion.
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The Mennonite New Life Centre and our Board of Directors share the bittersweet news that our Executive Director, Shelly D’Mello, is resigning at the end of the year. We are very sad to see Shelly leave, but we know that change is part of life and that she is moving on to new challenges and achievements.
Thank you, Shelly, for 13 impactful years of service to MNLCT! Read More »
Today is a day to celebrate Canada, in all its complexity, as we continue moving towards a society where all people from diverse backgrounds participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. We are grateful for the welcome and support our Indigenous Peoples’ ancestors offered to the very first newcomers to Turtle Island so many
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During 2021, as the global pandemic continued to impact our communities in various socio-economic ways, it was especially important to everyone at the MNLCT to embrace a compassionate care approach. Anyone who sought out our services would be greeted and served with kindness, care, and compassion. Find out how newcomers and community members supported each
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In-person appointments are available Mondays to Fridays at our Keele office. Please contact us to make an appointment. We continue to offer services via phone, email, and online.
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1774 Queen St East
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 1G7
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-699-2207
Email: info@mnlct.org
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2737 Keele St, Units 9, 112
North York, Ontario
M3M 2E9
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 647-776-2061
Email: info@mnlct.org
Hours of service:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
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1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1
North York, Ontario
M3J 3J5
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-736-0775
Email: info@mnlct.org
Hours of service:
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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