Community Connectors Pilot Project
Need help or have questions on your newcomer journey?
Connect with your Community Connectors!
They’ll guide you to the right services for your specific needs and follow up to make sure you get the support you’re looking for.
This pilot project takes a grassroots approach built on trust and connection, enabling Community Connectors, who are community members with first-hand experience and cultural awareness, to guide newcomers through their settlement and integration journey. The project aims to foster collaboration, create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and connect newcomers with local community services based on their needs so they can benefit from collective knowledge and resources.
Meet Your Community Connectors


Andrea
Name: Andrea
Language(s): Spanish and English
Country of Origin: Mexico
Arrived in Canada: 2022
Goal: Andrea desires that newcomers receive the necessary support and guidance to effectively navigate their challenge, thereby facilitating a more tolerable adaptation process.
📞 Call
+1 (236) 435-2055
✉️ Email
a.torres@familyed.ca


Virginia
Name: Virginia
Language(s): English, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Currently learning Spanish
Country of Origin: Macau
Arrived in Canada: 2015
Goal: I would like to help Newcomers make connections in the community to help them gain a sense of belonging.
📞 Call
+1 (778) 613-2220
✉️ Email
v.tong@familyed.ca