Impact Stories
With your help, newcomers are building their lives and skills in PTBO
Your Generous Support Builds a Diverse & Welcoming Peterborough, Thank You! Thank You for supporting the work of the New Canadians Centre as donors, funders, volunteers, and partners. We couldn’t…
Read MoreKhidir’s Story: From Leaving School Because of the War to Studying to be an Accountant at Fleming College
Life changed for 24-year-old Khidir Bkdach when he started volunteering at the New Canadians Centre. “One day, Khidir walked into my office and told me he wanted to improve…
Read MoreYour Generosity Gives Ahmad the Chance to Fulfill his Goal of Becoming an Electrician in Canada
32-year-old Ahmad Lalou knows the importance of living in a welcoming community. “When I’m at the grocery store, people smile at me. I don’t feel alone. I feel like…
Read MoreYMCA are key partners in welcoming newcomer youth and families in Peterborough
Over the years, the YMCA of Central East Ontario has worked closely with the NCC team to welcome newcomers to our community. Through the Peterborough Welcome Pass, the YMCA provides…
Read MoreInclusivity and Diversity Supports Community Growth & Stability
Supporting and encouraging diversity and inclusivity in our communities benefits everyone, according to Gabriele Zeh-Abramsky, Board Director, New Canadians Centre Peterborough. “When people come to Canada to build a new…
Read MoreSiemens Promotes Important Role Diversity Plays in Growth and Sustainability of our Community
Every year Jean-Rene Larocque looks forward to attending the Multicultural Canada Day Festival at Del Crary Park with his family. “It’s a wonderful celebration of music and dance from various…
Read MoreMulticultural Festival Promotes Positive Impact of Community Connection
Carmela Valles, Carmela Valles Immigration Consulting “When I first came to Peterborough in 1990 I was one of two students from the Philippines enrolled at Trent University,” says Carmela Valles.…
Read MoreTim Hortons Helping to Bring Youth and Communities Together
Every year, Mithila Ballal’s South Asian dancers look forward to performing at the Multicultural Canada Day Festival. “The children love participating in this community-centred event,” says Ballal. “Dance provides young…
Read MoreLeon’s Peterborough Helping New Canadians Live their Best Lives
Tom Reburn Jr. understands the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. “When it comes to health and well-being, proper sleep is everything,” says Reburn. The General Manager of Leon’s…
Read MoreGrant Supports Goal of Creating Positive, Lasting Change in Peterborough
“When we are welcoming and supportive of diversity, our entire community benefits,” explains Nicole Barry, Sales Support Manager, Freedom 55 Financial, a division of London Life. Supporting programs that…
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