Community Connections brochure - YMCAs

CommunityConnectionsWhat is Community Connections?The Community Connections program helpsnewcomer adults and families adjust to life inCanada.Through Community Connections, you can meeta Canadian friend in your community who canhelp you settle into your new life in Canada.A Friend in CanadaYour new friend will volunteer time each week tobe with you and help you with such things as:• finding your way around and using localtransportation• practicing English or French• learning about community services• education and employment issues• registering your children at school• shopping for groceries and other items• introducing you to social and recreationalactivitiesYour new friend will not provide livingaccommodations or money, but will help you inmany other ways to make your first few monthsin Canada easier.Join theCommunity Connections ProgramIt costs nothing.Your Canadian friend will help you get to knowyour new community and to participate incommunity activities. This could benefit youas you look for a job or start using communityservices.Canadians who participate in this program areproud of their country and their culture, andthey are interested in learning about yours.To join Community Connections andmake a new friend in your communityvisit www.cic.gc.ca or contact a SettlementWorker at the YMCA Learning & Career Centre.For more information call:519-336-5950 Ext. 244Are you eligible?You may be eligible if:• You are a permanent resident• You are a conventional refugee• You have a Minister’s permitTo register,complete an application form at:YMCA Learning & Career Centre660 Oakdale Avenue,Sarnia, ON N7V 2A9519-336-5950 Ext. 244For more information call:519-336-5950 Ext. 244Sponsored by the YMCA of Sarnia-Lambtonand funded by Citizenship ImmigrationCanada

Our MissionThe YMCA will be the recognized leader inbuilding strong kids,strong families and strong communities.Community Connectionsprogram located at:YMCA Learning & Career Centre660 Oakdale Avenue, Sarnia, ON N7V 2A9CommunityConnectionsOur VisionThe YMCA is a charitable organizationdedicated to the enrichment of theCOLBORNE RD.ROSEDALE AVE.HALL ST.660OAKDALE AVE.WOODLAND AVE.NHAGLE ST.INDIAN RD. N.C O N N E C T I O N S T H A T M A K E A D I F F E R E N C Ecommunity through the growth anddevelopment of people in spirit, mind and body.GUTHRIE DR. WESTEXMOUTH ST.402Our Core ValuesCaring, Honesty, Respect,Responsibility, InclusivenessYMCA Strong Kids CampaignThrough the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign,the YMCA reaches out to children, teens, andfamilies who are unable to afford the full cost ofparticipation in a YMCA program or activity inour community. By giving to the YMCA StrongKids Campaign, you’re helping us build strongkids, strong families and strong communities.519-336-5950 Ext. 244For your appointment please bring:• Permanent Resident card orconfirmation documentYMCA LEARNING & CAREER CENTREVisit www.strongkids.ca. for more information.