Together Project
@togetherproject.bsky.social
Connecting refugee newcomers and volunteers to build more welcoming communities in 5 Canadian cities: Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Moncton. A project of MakeWay Charitable Society.
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
We're grateful to all of the philanthropists who have helped us build more welcoming communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
To find out more about supporting Together Project, click here:
togetherproject.ca/donate/
We're grateful to all of the philanthropists who have helped us build more welcoming communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
To find out more about supporting Together Project, click here:
togetherproject.ca/donate/
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
We're grateful to all of the philanthropists who have helped us build more welcoming communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
To find out more about supporting Together Project, click here:
togetherproject.ca/donate/
We're grateful to all of the philanthropists who have helped us build more welcoming communities in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
To find out more about supporting Together Project, click here:
togetherproject.ca/donate/
We attended TSWLIP’s event, “Countering Xenophobia: Reframing the Narrative on Immigration.”
Thanks to panelists:
Diana Gallego, FCJ
Dr. Marshia Akbar, @torontomet.bsky.social & BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab
Rahila Mushtaq, COSTI
Sarom Rho, Migrant Rights Network
Christine Apiot, U of T
Thanks to panelists:
Diana Gallego, FCJ
Dr. Marshia Akbar, @torontomet.bsky.social & BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab
Rahila Mushtaq, COSTI
Sarom Rho, Migrant Rights Network
Christine Apiot, U of T
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We attended TSWLIP’s event, “Countering Xenophobia: Reframing the Narrative on Immigration.”
Thanks to panelists:
Diana Gallego, FCJ
Dr. Marshia Akbar, @torontomet.bsky.social & BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab
Rahila Mushtaq, COSTI
Sarom Rho, Migrant Rights Network
Christine Apiot, U of T
Thanks to panelists:
Diana Gallego, FCJ
Dr. Marshia Akbar, @torontomet.bsky.social & BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab
Rahila Mushtaq, COSTI
Sarom Rho, Migrant Rights Network
Christine Apiot, U of T
Thank you #TDReadyCommitment for contributing to the #WelcomeGroupProgram! This @td-bank.bsky.social support will help us build refugee newcomer social connections, increase community engagement, and support newcomer integration priorities.
Learn more here: td.mediaroom.com/2025-11-13-T...
Learn more here: td.mediaroom.com/2025-11-13-T...
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you #TDReadyCommitment for contributing to the #WelcomeGroupProgram! This @td-bank.bsky.social support will help us build refugee newcomer social connections, increase community engagement, and support newcomer integration priorities.
Learn more here: td.mediaroom.com/2025-11-13-T...
Learn more here: td.mediaroom.com/2025-11-13-T...
As a former newcomer, Idalia found that volunteering with the #WelcomeGroupProgram was a special way to give back-- her group even organized a surprise birthday party!
“Our match has taught us invaluable lessons about life, resilience, and hope.”
More here: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/idalia
“Our match has taught us invaluable lessons about life, resilience, and hope.”
More here: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/idalia
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As a former newcomer, Idalia found that volunteering with the #WelcomeGroupProgram was a special way to give back-- her group even organized a surprise birthday party!
“Our match has taught us invaluable lessons about life, resilience, and hope.”
More here: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/idalia
“Our match has taught us invaluable lessons about life, resilience, and hope.”
More here: www.togetherproject.ca/blogpost/idalia
Together Project spent last Friday at the Nonprofit Mic Check: A Gathering on Nonprofit Communications! Thanks to Malvern Family Resource Centre, Anyone Can Fundraise, CultureLink, Curious Public, Luminate Communications, & @utsc.utoronto.ca for putting this event together!
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Together Project spent last Friday at the Nonprofit Mic Check: A Gathering on Nonprofit Communications! Thanks to Malvern Family Resource Centre, Anyone Can Fundraise, CultureLink, Curious Public, Luminate Communications, & @utsc.utoronto.ca for putting this event together!
Nuer-speaking volunteers needed in Toronto and Mississauga!
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nuer-speaking volunteers needed in Toronto and Mississauga!
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
Dari and/or Pashto-speaking volunteers needed in Winnipeg, Manitoba!
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Dari and/or Pashto-speaking volunteers needed in Winnipeg, Manitoba!
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
#WelcomeGroupProgram activities with newcomers include:
• Practicing English
• Navigating healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
After Sara, an Ethiopian newcomer, received support through our #WelcomeGroupProgram, she became a volunteer!
Her story: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/sara/
Thanks to @unitedwaygt.bsky.social for helping us make our program possible in the GTA. Support UW here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
Her story: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/sara/
Thanks to @unitedwaygt.bsky.social for helping us make our program possible in the GTA. Support UW here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
After Sara, an Ethiopian newcomer, received support through our #WelcomeGroupProgram, she became a volunteer!
Her story: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/sara/
Thanks to @unitedwaygt.bsky.social for helping us make our program possible in the GTA. Support UW here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
Her story: togetherproject.ca/blogpost/sara/
Thanks to @unitedwaygt.bsky.social for helping us make our program possible in the GTA. Support UW here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
Amharic/Tigrinya-speaking volunteers needed in Vancouver!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Amharic/Tigrinya-speaking volunteers needed in Vancouver!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare & education
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
Since 2022, Together Project has received support from United Way Greater Toronto. We’re proud that United Way is one of our funders who help make the Welcome Group Program possible!
Show your support for @unitedwaygt.bsky.social:
www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
#AnyWayWeCan
#withRefugees
Show your support for @unitedwaygt.bsky.social:
www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
#AnyWayWeCan
#withRefugees
October 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Since 2022, Together Project has received support from United Way Greater Toronto. We’re proud that United Way is one of our funders who help make the Welcome Group Program possible!
Show your support for @unitedwaygt.bsky.social:
www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
#AnyWayWeCan
#withRefugees
Show your support for @unitedwaygt.bsky.social:
www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
#AnyWayWeCan
#withRefugees
Arabic-speaking volunteers needed in Moncton!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare and education
• Finding extracurricular activities and tutoring for youth
• Socializing and making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare and education
• Finding extracurricular activities and tutoring for youth
• Socializing and making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Arabic-speaking volunteers needed in Moncton!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare and education
• Finding extracurricular activities and tutoring for youth
• Socializing and making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services like healthcare and education
• Finding extracurricular activities and tutoring for youth
• Socializing and making new friends
Join us today: www.bttr.im/a772o
On Oct 17, Together Project was happy to support World Education Services with the 5th annual Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. It was a terrific way to meet community partners, potential Welcome Group volunteers, and refugee newcomers. Congrats to all 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event partners!
October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
On Oct 17, Together Project was happy to support World Education Services with the 5th annual Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. It was a terrific way to meet community partners, potential Welcome Group volunteers, and refugee newcomers. Congrats to all 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event partners!
Since 2016, Together Project has matched 1500 volunteers and 1450 newcomers into 423 Welcome Groups!
We’re proud that along the way, @unitedwaygt.bsky.social has helped us make our Welcome Group Program possible.
Show your support for United Way here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
We’re proud that along the way, @unitedwaygt.bsky.social has helped us make our Welcome Group Program possible.
Show your support for United Way here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Since 2016, Together Project has matched 1500 volunteers and 1450 newcomers into 423 Welcome Groups!
We’re proud that along the way, @unitedwaygt.bsky.social has helped us make our Welcome Group Program possible.
Show your support for United Way here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
We’re proud that along the way, @unitedwaygt.bsky.social has helped us make our Welcome Group Program possible.
Show your support for United Way here: www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give...
“We've just been very intentional about some of the practices that we've incorporated as a part of hiring refugees.”
At @syscocanada, small changes in recruitment have led to a big impact strengthening their business and sharing opportunities with refugee hires.
#WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
At @syscocanada, small changes in recruitment have led to a big impact strengthening their business and sharing opportunities with refugee hires.
#WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
October 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“We've just been very intentional about some of the practices that we've incorporated as a part of hiring refugees.”
At @syscocanada, small changes in recruitment have led to a big impact strengthening their business and sharing opportunities with refugee hires.
#WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
At @syscocanada, small changes in recruitment have led to a big impact strengthening their business and sharing opportunities with refugee hires.
#WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
Meet Fatemeh!
After she arrived in Toronto as a newcomer, Fatemeh began volunteering with our Welcome Group Program-- an experience that helped lead to her current position with United Way Greater Toronto.
Learn more about her story here!
@unitedwaygt.bsky.social
@volunteertoronto.bsky.social
After she arrived in Toronto as a newcomer, Fatemeh began volunteering with our Welcome Group Program-- an experience that helped lead to her current position with United Way Greater Toronto.
Learn more about her story here!
@unitedwaygt.bsky.social
@volunteertoronto.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Meet Fatemeh!
After she arrived in Toronto as a newcomer, Fatemeh began volunteering with our Welcome Group Program-- an experience that helped lead to her current position with United Way Greater Toronto.
Learn more about her story here!
@unitedwaygt.bsky.social
@volunteertoronto.bsky.social
After she arrived in Toronto as a newcomer, Fatemeh began volunteering with our Welcome Group Program-- an experience that helped lead to her current position with United Way Greater Toronto.
Learn more about her story here!
@unitedwaygt.bsky.social
@volunteertoronto.bsky.social
Together Project was honoured to connect with other Vancouver-based service providers at the Volunteer Futures conference last week!
It was a fantastic way to learn about the impact of volunteering and the many opportunities for community-minded people in Greater Vancouver and beyond.
It was a fantastic way to learn about the impact of volunteering and the many opportunities for community-minded people in Greater Vancouver and beyond.
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Together Project was honoured to connect with other Vancouver-based service providers at the Volunteer Futures conference last week!
It was a fantastic way to learn about the impact of volunteering and the many opportunities for community-minded people in Greater Vancouver and beyond.
It was a fantastic way to learn about the impact of volunteering and the many opportunities for community-minded people in Greater Vancouver and beyond.
Last week, Together Project was happy to support the fall edition of Community Compass! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with newcomer families in Moncton.
October 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Last week, Together Project was happy to support the fall edition of Community Compass! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with newcomer families in Moncton.
Nuer-speaking volunteers needed in Toronto and Mississauga!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services (healthcare, education, etc)
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services (healthcare, education, etc)
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Nuer-speaking volunteers needed in Toronto and Mississauga!
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services (healthcare, education, etc)
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
Common #WelcomeGroupProgram activities:
• Practicing English
• Navigating services (healthcare, education, etc)
• Finding extracurricular activities & tutoring for youth
• Socializing & making new friends
Join us: www.bttr.im/a772o
Together Project was honoured to partner with MAGMA - AMGM at today’s "Together In Truth" event in Moncton in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
#IRCC
#IRCC
September 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Together Project was honoured to partner with MAGMA - AMGM at today’s "Together In Truth" event in Moncton in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
#IRCC
#IRCC
SFU students! On Wednesday, Sept 24th, Mohamud Olow, our British Columbia Programs Lead, will be at the Simon Fraser University Career Festival to promote volunteer opportunities with our Welcome Group Program in Vancouver.
Find the Together Project table to learn how you can get involved with us!
Find the Together Project table to learn how you can get involved with us!
September 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
SFU students! On Wednesday, Sept 24th, Mohamud Olow, our British Columbia Programs Lead, will be at the Simon Fraser University Career Festival to promote volunteer opportunities with our Welcome Group Program in Vancouver.
Find the Together Project table to learn how you can get involved with us!
Find the Together Project table to learn how you can get involved with us!
Take it from Daria Pakhomova: hiring refugees brings strength and stability to your workforce, along with a plethora of prior skills that can bolster local businesses.
Learn how to attract and retain refugee talent at #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
#RefugeesWork #HireRefugees #RefugeesWelcome
Learn how to attract and retain refugee talent at #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
#RefugeesWork #HireRefugees #RefugeesWelcome
September 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Take it from Daria Pakhomova: hiring refugees brings strength and stability to your workforce, along with a plethora of prior skills that can bolster local businesses.
Learn how to attract and retain refugee talent at #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
#RefugeesWork #HireRefugees #RefugeesWelcome
Learn how to attract and retain refugee talent at #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/we-2025
#RefugeesWork #HireRefugees #RefugeesWelcome
Check out Volunteer Manitoba's volunteer recruitment fair on October 9th! If you're interested in learning more about our Welcome Group Program in Winnipeg, Alejandra Reverditto Galvez, our Manitoba Programs Lead, will be there to answer all of your questions!
September 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Check out Volunteer Manitoba's volunteer recruitment fair on October 9th! If you're interested in learning more about our Welcome Group Program in Winnipeg, Alejandra Reverditto Galvez, our Manitoba Programs Lead, will be there to answer all of your questions!
Did you know that after #WelcomingWeek2025, you can still help create more welcoming communities in Canada?
Get involved as a Welcome Group Program volunteer in our newest cities: Moncton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!
Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#refugeeswelcome #storiesweshare
Get involved as a Welcome Group Program volunteer in our newest cities: Moncton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!
Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#refugeeswelcome #storiesweshare
September 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Did you know that after #WelcomingWeek2025, you can still help create more welcoming communities in Canada?
Get involved as a Welcome Group Program volunteer in our newest cities: Moncton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!
Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#refugeeswelcome #storiesweshare
Get involved as a Welcome Group Program volunteer in our newest cities: Moncton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!
Learn more: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#refugeeswelcome #storiesweshare
Happy #WelcomingWeek2025!
Did you catch Hila, our New Brunswick Programs Lead, at the Greater Moncton International Student Welcome BBQ?
Thank you to the City of Moncton for organizing a wonderful event!
Join our Welcome Group Program here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#StoriesWeShare
Did you catch Hila, our New Brunswick Programs Lead, at the Greater Moncton International Student Welcome BBQ?
Thank you to the City of Moncton for organizing a wonderful event!
Join our Welcome Group Program here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#StoriesWeShare
September 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Happy #WelcomingWeek2025!
Did you catch Hila, our New Brunswick Programs Lead, at the Greater Moncton International Student Welcome BBQ?
Thank you to the City of Moncton for organizing a wonderful event!
Join our Welcome Group Program here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#StoriesWeShare
Did you catch Hila, our New Brunswick Programs Lead, at the Greater Moncton International Student Welcome BBQ?
Thank you to the City of Moncton for organizing a wonderful event!
Join our Welcome Group Program here: www.togetherproject.ca/volunteer
#StoriesWeShare
From September 12-21, we celebrate #WelcomingWeek2025, a campaign to showcase communities striving to be more welcoming places for all.
We'll be sharing free events in the 5 cities where we deliver our Welcome Group Program: Moncton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
#StoriesWeShare
We'll be sharing free events in the 5 cities where we deliver our Welcome Group Program: Moncton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
#StoriesWeShare
September 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
From September 12-21, we celebrate #WelcomingWeek2025, a campaign to showcase communities striving to be more welcoming places for all.
We'll be sharing free events in the 5 cities where we deliver our Welcome Group Program: Moncton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
#StoriesWeShare
We'll be sharing free events in the 5 cities where we deliver our Welcome Group Program: Moncton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
#StoriesWeShare