From Santiago to Saskatoon: How Soccer Helped Our Client Connect to his New Home
In honour of Canada co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, we’re happy to share a story from one of our clients on the power of soccer with its ability to unite people and offer a sense of belonging for those in new communities. Here, Victor reflects on the importance of soccer throughout his entire life and how that helped him adjust to life in Canada!
Ride for Refuge Saskatoon 2026
Global Gathering Place is hosting Ride for Refuge in Saskatoon this year on October 3! 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.
Our Volunteer Tax Expert Continues to have a Huge Impact on our Clients in his Thirteen Years with GGP
Craig Bowman has been volunteering with CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) since 2001, and for the past thirteen years, has been a beloved part of GGP’s income tax […]
Message from our Executive Director
We are each other’s strength. As we step into a new fiscal year, Canada finds itself at a crossroads—a moment calling us to rediscover our collective strength, lean on one […]
GGP Volunteer Receives Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Nation Builders Award
Alan Anderson, longtime volunteer and former board member of Global Gathering Place, received a Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Nation Builders Award on March 7. This prestigious award is presented annually to “eminent individuals who have made meritorious contributions, which have made a significant impact, left a legacy, and/or provided an exemplary role model to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan or Canada.”
Student Volunteer finds Community and Belonging at GGP
Fatima began volunteering with GGP in 2025 as a student volunteer. She initially joined us at Ride for Refuge and continued volunteering with GGP in our Computer Classes as well as in our Family Skating programs, where we take clients to the Meewasin Rink for afternoon skates.
Black History Month 2026
GGP Staff members were excited and grateful to represent GGP at the 3rd Annual Afrocentric Symposium. Program Coordinator Heba Ahmed shared how hearing about the ways systemic barriers affect Black people and families deepened her awareness of culturally informed support, inspiring her to bring more awareness, care, and advocacy into her role at GGP.
Finding a True Sense of Belonging in a New Country
Bissan shares about her “beautiful experience in Canada—an experience that truly became beautiful only after joining Global Gathering Place.” Bissan arrived in Canada in September 2024 with her husband and […]
Giving Tuesday 2025
This Giving Tuesday, help stock the Global Gathering Place’s Nutrien Nourish Nook and support GGP’s newcomer families in emergency situations.
Volunteer Is Thrilled to Be a Part of Building Community
“I’m really grateful to be part of GGP. Every program I’ve volunteered in has been both meaningful and fun. I’ve learned so much about different cultures, and it’s helped me grow personally as well.”