FFF provides opportunities to create social connections, learn about our city's facilities, and explore new local activities that newcomers may...
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Learn to Play Tennis helps clients be active and socialLearn to Play Tennis helps clients be active and social
Learn to Play Tennis provided the opportunity for newcomers to improve their physical and social well-being by getting outdoors and...
Cultural Health Navigators bridge gaps at the doctor’s office, and beyondCultural Health Navigators bridge gaps at the doctor’s office, and beyond
GGP’s Cultural Health Navigators program assist refugees in accessing the health services they need. Hear from two CHNs about their...
GGP helps future medical professionals build awareness around newcomer healthGGP helps future medical professionals build awareness around newcomer health
One way that GGP promotes inclusion in the community is by working with future physicians and pharmacists, social workers, and...
“Inspiring and humbling”: Three GGP teachers share about transitioning to online language learning“Inspiring and humbling”: Three GGP teachers share about transitioning to online language learning
Hear from three GGP English teachers–Gail, Rachel, and Fred–below about their successes and challenges moving classes online....
Digital orientation is a popular new GGP offeringDigital orientation is a popular new GGP offering
When a client registers for an English class at the Global Gathering Place, staff take them through an onboarding process...
Care for Newcomer Children program provides virtual support to families during COVID-19Care for Newcomer Children program provides virtual support to families during COVID-19
The Care for Newcomer Children program provides on-site childminding at the Global Gathering Place (GGP) while parent(s) attend English classes...
The Power of Mentoring: Connecting through Weekly Phone Calls During COVID-19The Power of Mentoring: Connecting through Weekly Phone Calls During COVID-19
30 volunteers are helping clients practise English and get social interaction during COVID-19 through weekly mentoring calls. We hear from...