Nearly 900 Covid-19 vaccination doses delivered through GGP-hosted clinics
GGP hosted four Covid-19 vaccination clinics that resulted in 900 doses of vaccine delivered to refugee and immigrant clients. Not only were they highly efficient, these clinics were joyful events for all.
Immerse yourself in our Annual Report!
Watch, hear, and read about GGP’s impact in our 2020-2021 Annual Report!
Jade’s story: Finding a job and a plan with Breaking Ground
Breaking Ground was essential for me to meet people, make friends, and have fun in the meantime. It also helped me understand how the Canadian job market works and how […]
Volunteer Eilish: Entrepreneur and IT professional finds community at GGP
Since knocking on our door after relocating from Toronto, Eilish got to know Saskatoon alongside our clients. For four years, she’s helped with several GGP programs and been a sounding board for newcomers’ ideas, plans, and pivots.
Volunteer Debbie: Building trust and sharing life with newcomers
Debbie came to GGP two years ago after assisting a newcomer family at her church. Since then, Debbie has become a mentor and friend to several clients. With Debbie’s help, clients prep for IELTS and Canadian citizenship exams, do ESL homework, and navigate bureaucracy
Staff Diversity at Global Gathering Place
Our staff understand immigrants and refugees because many of us are immigrants and refugees. Learn about where GGP staff come from and the languages we speak.
Working at Global Gathering Place: An Interview with Founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug
Hear from GGP’s founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug on how GGP has maintained a close-knit staff for over two decades.
From client to staff: three GGP employees share about their transitions
Hear from GGP staff Sol, Satanai, and Nga about transitioning from clients and volunteers to employees.
Family, Fun & Fit makes local activities accessible to Saskatoon’s newest residents
FFF provides opportunities to create social connections, learn about our city’s facilities, and explore new local activities that newcomers may not otherwise find or access.
Volunteers: A Vital Link in Community Engagement
Volunteers have a key role in building bridges between newcomers and the wider Saskatoon community.