What’s New

MNLC Community Kitchen Pilot is Preparing Newcomers to Thrive 

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

🗓️ 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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Unlock Your Potential with Continuing Education

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Location: Online via Zoom Join our info session about continuing education to learn more about: Types of learning: Online courses, certificates, part-time programs, microcredentials Canadian education system (college, university, upgrading programs) Popular platforms: Coursera, edX, LinkedIn Learning, local colleges Financial options – free or

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Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto Announces Official Rebrand to MNLC 

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

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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