Impact Stories
Siemens 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…
Read MoreHelping Newcomers Find Community At the Heart of Community Giving
Donating to the New Canadians Centre is important to Mary Breen and Craig Paterson because they believe in the NCC’s mission of helping newcomers find work, housing, friends, acceptance, and…
Read MoreMake a Positive & Lasting Impact in Peterborough
“I’ve been interested in the work of the New Canadians Centre for quite some time. When they took the lead on Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Peterborough, I felt it was…
Read MoreIntegration Builds Strong Communities
“Thank you for doing all the wonderful things you do to make our community rich with the integration of our new friends!”- Cam Douglas, Volunteer & Donor of New Canadians…
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