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Join LIGHTS: A FREE Language Training & Wellbeing Program

Looking for language support with a dose of emotional well-being? LIGHTS is here for you!   3 New Cohorts Starting September 19th Online Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-3:30 PM via Zoom In-Person Sessions: Wednesday at our Keele Office (2737 Keele St, Unit 9) Experience 12 weeks of language training and wellbeing activities. It’s all about […]

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A Journey of Love, Challenges, and Achievements: Carmen’s Story

By Claudia Porras Carmen* immigrated to Canada nine years ago, leaving behind a hectic but happy life in the Dominican Republic. Between taking care of her two children and job responsibilities, Carmen barely found time for herself, as she juggled household chores and cooked meals for her family. She mostly relied on her mother’s support.  

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Shahrzad Hazrati, Better Life Counselling Centre Clinical Director, BTMH (now BREM) Graduate

Our bridging programs set clients up for success in their respective fields. We sat down with Shahrzad Hazrati, a graduate of the BTMH (now BREM) program, who is currently the Clinical Director of Better Life Counselling Center. Watch the teaser video. Full video coming soon!

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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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