Client Success Stories
Building Home, From Lagos to Peterborough
Kolade Adewumi shares his story about moving from Lagos, Nigeria to Peterborough “My journey to Canada feels like a full circle moment, one that began long before I was old…
Read MoreHelp our newest neighbours spread their wings
Do you remember the joy of folding paper airplanes and watching them soar across a room? When I visited our childminding room recently, I was delighted to meet young Abdelsalem.…
Read MoreOpportunities can transform lives – Esther’s Story
It is an emergency, and you must flee.To move quickly, you must leave someone behind.Which child would it be? This is a decision no one should have to make. But…
Read MoreCelebrating the Power of Youth: International Youth Day 2024
Every year on August 12, the world unites to celebrate International Youth Day, recognizing the immense potential and impact of the younger generation. Youth, often defined as individuals between the…
Read MoreA New Family for Me
Edited 28 December 2023: We love to cook at the Women’s Group, like a big family. Do you have a favourite dish that reminds you of family? This Chilaquiles recipe…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Superpower?
Dear Friend, Can I tell you a story? I think that our lives are like books, and they have many chapters. In each chapter, there are unique problems that must…
Read More“Because you helped us, now we can help others”
“The conductor wouldn’t turn the lights on when it got dark. We all knew why.But all the children on the train, how must it feel like for them?” Liza Maslova…
Read MoreCitizenship: beyond a status, a feeling of belonging!
Becoming a Canadian Citizen is a dream for most newcomers in Canada. Thanks to our dedicated staff team and volunteers, many of our clients have been able to make this…
Read More19-year-old Alina looks forward to building a life in Canada
Growing up in Ukraine, a now 19-year-old Alina loved watching animated films and doing art. Both quickly became expressive and stress-relieving activities for Alina and ones she could get lost…
Read MoreNewcomer eager to help out the community in a time of need
Hemnath Mouli is an international student from India who arrived in Canada in Spring 2021. Since arriving, he has immersed himself into the Peterborough community by volunteering and exploring what…
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