Global Gathering Place Scholarship Recipients of 2025
At our AGM in June, we were honoured to present our second round of Global Gathering Place Scholarships. This scholarship continues the legacy of New Community Credit Union with the support of Synergy Credit Union. Synergy Credit Union donated $50,000 to GGP as part of their commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for newcomers to Canada. In the years to come, GGP will disburse $5,000 in scholarships to help advance the careers of refugees and immigrants.
“For me, GGP is home.”
“The people who work at Global Gathering Place are warm, supportive, and very professional, and best of all, you feel like you are part of a family. For me, GGP is home. It’s a place with many friends and these many friends are like me. For me, GGP is like going to a party.”
GGP Volunteer Discusses the Strong Sense of Community in our Computer Classes
After recently graduating from the University of Saskatchewan and facing challenges in securing a position in his field of study, Yowan decided to volunteer with Global Gathering Place based on a recommendation from his professor. He began volunteering in September 2024 in our Computer Classes and has assisted in our beginner classes all the way up to our advanced classes.
English Language Class Volunteer Discusses the Valuable Connections Made in the Classroom
Nadia began volunteering with GGP in January of 2022 while our English classes were still offered remotely. She continues to volunteer in the very same English Class all these years later, supporting our CLB 6-7 students every Saturday, now in-person, with our English teacher, Charlene.
Global Gathering Place Scholarship Recipient One Year Later
Our client, Daryna, shares her journey as a newcomer after leaving her home in Ukraine along with her son. Last year, Daryna was one of the first recipients of the Global Gathering Place Scholarship, and here she discusses the impact this had on her life.
Ride for Refuge Saskatoon 2025
Global Gathering Place is hosting Ride for Refuge in Saskatoon this year on October 4! Ride for Refuge is a nationwide family-friendly cycling and walking fundraiser event that partners with charities that take part in helping those seeking refuge from danger, abuse, and hardship.