What’s New

Mennonite New Life Centre launches the Community of Care Mobile Application

August 23, 2023  Toronto, ON — The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (MNLCT) is excited to announce the launch of our new Community of Care Mobile Application. This app is a digital space for people seeking to improve their mental well-being, build community and support one another. The platform also offers a 24/7 digital […]

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Mahwish's Story

I want to help newcomers overcome challenges and succeed in Canada: Mahwish’s Story

By Evonne Chen Mahwish, a dedicated BESIP student and a newcomer herself, possesses an unwavering passion for aiding fellow immigrants in their settlement process within Canada.  Originally hailing from Pakistan, she spent a decade residing in the UAE before eventually finding her new home in Toronto, Canada. Despite having arrived in the country only a

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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 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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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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Journey to Canadian citizenship: Patricia’s Story

By Claudia Porras  Patricia is the main character in a love story that spanned over 20 years before a happy ending. Her boyfriend, with whom she had been in a relationship her entire life, had moved to Toronto many years before her in search of better opportunities. Finally, in 2016, the two reunited and enjoyed their lives

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