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.”
Purchase FundScrip Gift Cards to Support GGP
FundScrip is an innovative program that lets you support Global Gathering Place while shopping for everyday essentials such as groceries, gas, clothing, and more. By purchasing gift cards at face value for your usual shopping, a percentage of each purchase is donated back to GGP at no extra cost to you.
Client Breaks Out of Shell at GGP
Rose immigrated to Saskatoon from Vietnam in 2023. She describes her life in her home country as very different from her life in Canada. “I had family and friends there, and I was used to my culture and language. When I came to Canada, everything was new—the weather, the language, and the way of life. It was not easy at first, but I came here for a better future for my family and myself.”
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.
GGP Client Discusses the Invaluable Role of Those Who Support Newcomers in Our Community
Our client, Shahrooz, shares his journey as a newcomer and his path towards his current position at MNP. We have been so fortunate to have had Shahrooz present his personal success story to our clients in our Employment Ready programming after achieving success through these very programs.