Getting Started

Impact on Toronto:

“The successful integration of immigrants into the labour and social fabric of the city is essential for the city’s prosperity. The city’s culture is defined by its diversity and its prosperity is fuelled by skilled newcomers.”
— Mario Calla, Executive Director, COSTI

Why it matters:

Success for our newcomers is vital to Toronto’s future wellbeing. For recent immigrants to our city, that means obtaining employment, affordable housing, and strong social supports.

• As the top Canadian destination for immigrants, Toronto Region’s immigration levels grew by 11.5 per cent in 2010, after three years of declining numbers.
• Underemployment of immigrants costs the economy: if all immigrants were employed at the full level of their qualifications, it would add between $3.4 and $5 billion to the Canadian economy each year, with the largest share in the Toronto Region.

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	Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services improves health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. Our goal is for all people who face barriers to good health to have access to... Read More
	ACCESS Community Capital Fund The mission of ACCESS Community Capital Fund is to enable individuals with economic barriers to realize sustainable self-employment by providing access to capital through community-based micro-lending and support programs. ACCESS is a Canadian Registered Charity and community Microfinance organization that seeks... Read More
	Canadian Red Cross To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Read More
	Community Matters Toronto Community Matters Toronto is a community based organization established to support newcomers living in the St. James Town and immediate surrounding neighbourhoods. Our grassroots approach responds to needs expressed by the community. We know that the majority of resources necessary to resolve a community’s issues... Read More
	Community MicroSkills Development Centre MicroSkills is a multicultural, non-profit community based organization committed to assisting the unemployed, with priority to women, racial minorities, immigrants and youth. Recognizing barriers that women, immigrants, racial minorities and youth face in their efforts towards self-sufficiency, MicroSkills aims to... Read More
	COSTI Immigrant Services COSTI provides educational, social, and employment services to help all immigrants in the greater Toronto area attain self-sufficiency in Canada. COSTI, founded by the Italian community to meet a shortage of services for immigrants in the post war era, is today a multicultural agency that works with all immigrant... Read More
	CultureLink Settlement Services CultureLink is dedicated to facilitating the independence and full participation of newcomers in Toronto's diverse community. This is done by: • Enhancing skills that promote self-sufficiency • Promoting positive interaction with and understanding of newcomer communities • Providing innovative... Read More
	Cycle Toronto Cycle Toronto (formerly the Toronto Cyclists Union) is a member-based organization working to create a city where anyone can ride a bike safely and enjoyably, regardless of age, ability or location. We envision a transportation system where an 80 year old man in Etobicoke can bike with his grandchild to the park, where... Read More
	Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre Davenport-Perth supports people in its neighbourhood, especially those who face economic and/or social barriers, to enrich their lives and the life of our community. We do this by working in partnership with local residents and organizations to develop a range of community, health and social support initiatives that are... Read More
	Dixon Hall We are community partners in creating opportunities for people of all ages to dream, to achieve and to live full and rewarding lives. Read More