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Annual Report 2023

In 2023, we celebrated our 40th anniversary, reflecting on the Centre’s accomplishments over the years. We are proud of the progress so far, thanks to our team’s hard work and dedication. We recently created a Settlement Resource Centre and two new bridging programs to support our clients in pursuing their goals toward a new life

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I was attracted to the opportunity to study and understand the media landscape of Canada: Lidiia’s Story

By Youdon Tenzin Lidiia Karpenko, an experienced journalist from Ukraine, immigrated to Canada in 2022 during the Russian invasion of her country. She was a live radio host, conducting interviews and creating podcasts on topics ranging from health, social life and culture. Her work extended to the television industry, where she crafted plots, current affairs

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We not only provided physical healthcare, but also mental health support, health education and advocacy: Sandra’s Story 

By Youdon Tenzin Sandra Tavares, a graduate at Humber College’s accelerated nursing program, was one of the first students who participated in the Health for All Partnership (HAP) between the Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (MNLCT) and Humber College – a nursing student-led, faculty supervised clinic stationed at MNLCT’s Finch office.     “The

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Join us for the BEAR (Building Empowerment And Resilience) Hikes for Newcomers Program!

Are you a newcomer looking to connect with others, explore Canada’s stunning wilderness, and cultivate resilience? Saturday June 22, 2024 8:45 AM – 6:30 PM Where: 1570 Wilson Avenue, North York, ON. M3L 1A3 (close to KFC) Traveling to: Mono Cliffs, Ontario Provincial park Our new program for newcomers is open to nature lovers, hiking fanatics

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For teens between 13 and 15: Learn about your emotions

Summer 2024 Free Virtual Workshop 4 sessions, every Wednesday Starting from June 19, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Online via Zoom We are excited to announce a new workshop designed specifically for teens aged 13 to 15: “Emotions: The Key to Unlocking Social Connections and Well-Being.” This four-session workshop will delve into the importance of understanding

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Thank you for your patience as we continue to respond to a cybersecurity incident affecting our communication systems.

We are happy to share an important update — we are now able to send outgoing emails. Going forward, you will receive our emails from our new domain, @mnlc.ca, in addition to our temporary Gmail addresses. Please watch for us in your inbox. 

If you haven’t already, you can sign up to receive email updates from us directly here.

Please note: All our services, classes, and appointments will be closed from Friday, July 31, to Monday, August 3. We will resume on Tuesday, August 4.
Happy Civic Holiday!

We know it has been frustrating and difficult to reach us during this time, and we sincerely apologize for that. Please know that all our programs and services are running and staff are ready to support you. For getting in touch with us, please continue to use our temporary Gmail addresses:

Or drop in to our Keele location (2737 Keele St, units 9, 111, 112, North York) or Finch location (1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1, North York) during office hours:

  • Settlement staff are available onsite at 2737 Keele St Units 111 & 112 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Fridays to answer questions and provide guidance. Wi-fi is now available.
  • Community Health Services are available at 1122 Finch W Unit 1 on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The HAP clinic is closed for the summer but our Health Navigator can provide guidance in accessing health services.
  • LINC classes are closed for the summer. Registration will begin in August for the fall semester.
  • Mental Health and BREM staff are available by appointment only.

We take your privacy seriously and kindly ask that you do not share sensitive personal information via email.

Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate the many kind words of empathy shared by our community, and we look forward to being fully operational again. We will continue to share updates as our systems are restored.