Designed for youth who are new to Canada, this program offers one-on-one counselling and group activities that build connections, including leadership training, homework and arts clubs, organized sports and trips. We also provide English language training.
Newcomer Youth Settlement
WoodGreen works with young newcomers to foster a greater sense of belonging in their new Canadian home.
Quick facts
Service type: Newcomer, Youth
Eligibility: Youth (age 13 – 25) born outside of Canada
Delivery: Currently, the program is being offered virtually and/or by phone. This information will be updated once in-person programming resumes.
Fee: Free
Program dates: This program runs year-round on a cohort basis. Each cohort is 4 – 6 weeks.
Partners: Government of Ontario
Program description
Program testimonials
Nichole
Client
“Without WoodGreen, I wouldn't know where I would be. Without all of the people who were and are there to help me learn about life and help me build it as I'm growing, I don't think I would be the same person as I am right now or be in my position in life.”
Ready to participate?
Registration
Due to COVID-19, in-person services are currently unavailable. The program is being offered virtually and/or by phone.
To learn more, please contact:
Contact information
Lewis Bukenya
Settlement Counsellor
(416) 543-3172
bukenya@woodgreen.org
Location
815 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, ON
M4J 1L2
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To accommodate youth participation after school hours, activities may run until 8 p.m. Please contact us for more details.
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