YMCA of Three Rivers Immigrant Services

Christmas in Canada is about loving one another. It's not about money spent or gifts received, but about the expression and acceptance of love. How will you take time this holiday season to show your friends and family the love that you have for them? Maybe it's taking time to write them a letter or email? Making their favourite food? Doing something for them that you know they would appreciate? Or maybe spending time together doing something that they love? Remember, it's ...about love... Happy Holidays everyone! See more

#ImmigrationMatters to #WaterlooRegion because immigrants play an important role in the Region’s continued growth and prosperity. Immigration is a key driver of Canada’s economic recovery! Learn more: https://bit.ly/34jvSHV #MigrantsDay #BuildingCommunityThroughImmigration #immigration #intmigrantsday

Christmas trees can be very peaceful, pretty, and festive! Wish you had a Christmas tree at home but don't want to spend the money? Or maybe you don't have the space for one? We love this inexpensive (all dollar store items), creative, and fun way to enjoy a Christmas tree in any home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn0MqZejvUo... Share a picture of your family Christmas tree below!

Join us for an information session on Nutritional needs at various stages of Women’s Life Cycle tomorrow 16th December 2020 at 11:30 AM . Contact [email protected] to receive the online goto meeting link !!

Today is the first day of Hanukkah!! Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after an army of Jewish warriors defeated the occu...pying Greek army in 162 BCE. A miracle occurred during this time, where 1 days supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for 8 days. Hanukkah begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet. The Jewish calendar has no specified day lengths, so dates for Hanukkah vary every year, but the holiday generally falls around late November and mid-to-late December. To wish someone a Happy Hanukkah, say Hanukkah Sameach! (Happy Hanukkah) or simply Chag Sameach! (Happy Holiday). #Hanukkah #ThisIsY #YMCA #YMCAofThreeRivers #BetterTogether #HereForGood #KWAwesome #WRAwesome #WRUnited #WatReg #Youth #YouthPrograms #Kitchener #Waterloo #Cambridge #Guelph #Stratford See more

As the weather gets colder, and indoor options remain limited, this is the winter to enjoy outdoor fun! Here are some tips for staying warm:

Are you a settled, established, and connected community member in Kitchener who speaks Arabic? Please consider becoming a LINK in the Canada Connect program! YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

As we head into the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we at Immigrant Services are thankful for all of the newcomers to Canada that have joined our communities in the City of Kitchener, the Region of Waterloo, and Cambridge Ontario. You are not alone - we are here to help you feel a strong sense of belonging, support, and safety in your new home. We hope you'll connect with our many services!

We are getting ready to welcome you back to EarlyON | Roger Street. We might look a little different when you return to our location. Learn more about your new #EarlyONExperience at http://earlyyearsinfo.ca/reopening/

Investing in Women's Futures ONE-to-ONE support is all about helping Canadian newcomer, immigrant, and racialized women build a foundation toward a sustainable livelihood through "Life Skills Support" and "Pre-Employment Support". For more info: [email protected]

Through the online Computer Literacy Program, you can gain basic skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint - skills that tie into so many job opportunities! Broaden your horizons through this 3 month course. Register with [email protected]

Happening tonight at 7pm! You can find the call link on the event page.

Here is the Building Pathways event page. Please share, and plan to join us!

Building Pathways is happening tonight at 7pm! Find the call link on event page.

Are you a newcomer needing to do some social and employment networking? Come learn about two programs offered by YMCA Immigrant Services that could help! To register: https://form.jotform.com/202604894207051 Questions? [email protected]... Help us get the word out? Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership, Early Years Info Waterloo Region, Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre - KWMC, City of Kitchener, Cambridge Ontario, Newcomers In Canada Interact With Us, Newcomers Canada, The Arab Women of Waterloo Region group

For many immigrant and visible minority women, achieving economic self-sufficiency is a goal that comes with many questions and challenges. Through the "Investing in Women's Futures" online program, you can find the help and support that could make this possible! To register or for more information, contact Munira.

The Mentorship Program and Canada Connect are two programs offered by YMCA Immigrant Services to assist newcomers in making key relational connections in their new home. Join us online October 6, from 7:00pm-8:00pm, to discover both of these programs and how you can be involved as a volunteer or a newcomer! To register:... https://form.jotform.com/202604894207051 See more

It’s OKAY but to not feel okay right now. Things are opening back up and school has begun again but life will never be pre-COVID-19 normal again. It is a very... stressful time filled with many emotions, questions and concerns - BUT we are HERE to HELP YOU. Healthy coping mechanisms can make a huge impact on every day life. We have support, programs & resources to help you. Check out some positive ways to cope provided by Y Youth Programs. We’ll be here for you - in person & online. #ThisIsY #HereForGood #HereForYou #YouthWorker #YouthPrograms #YYouth #YMCA #YMCACanada #BetterTogether #KWAwesome #WRAwesome #WRUnited #WatReg #CopingSkills #CopingWithCOVID #StaySafe #StayHeathy YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA - YWCA of Guelph Stratford-Perth Family YMCA

The ability to confidently communicate can make the hard work of connecting in a new place so much easier. That's why we're here to help newcomers develop their English language skills! Online Conversation Circles will be starting next week. Be sure to register with Rahma and Marcela!

Happy New Year to everybody celebrating today! Best wishes!

New to Ontario or planning to move here soon? October 8th and 9th we will be holding an online workshop. The workshop will cover topics such as Banking, Education, Finding work, Government Services, Health Care and Child Care. ... Register using the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/4570078708748703760

Thank you, Anam Latif at The Record for this important article about the power of partnership to support newcomer students. Thank you Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Waterloo Region District School Board and Reception House for many years of working alongside us to support newcomer families. https://www.therecord.com//if-they-have-the-right-supports