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Unity Welcome Settlement Agency

New beginningsstart withbelonging.

Unity Welcome Settlement Agency supports refugees, immigrants and multicultural communities across Canada — from the first days of arrival to lasting, self-sufficient success.

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Our vision

A united and inclusive Canada where diverse communities thrive together in dignity, respect, and shared success.

We work to strengthen community engagement, support newcomer settlement, promote education and youth development, encourage economic empowerment, and build cross-cultural understanding.

How we help

Support at every step

From your first day to lasting success, we provide the resources and guidance you need at every step.

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We help newcomers find safe, affordable housing and navigate the essentials of settling into a new community. Our settlement workers provide one-on-on…

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Programs

Comprehensive support for your journey

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Settlement Assistance

We help newcomers find safe, affordable housing and navigate the essentials of settling into a new community. Our settlement workers provide one-on-one support with finding accommodation, setting up utilities, accessing healthcare, and understanding local systems and services.

  • Housing search assistance and referrals
  • Orientation to local services and resources
  • Help with opening bank accounts
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Language & Skills Training

Language is the key to integration. Our comprehensive language programs help newcomers gain confidence in English while also developing valuable job skills. We offer classes at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced professional English.

  • ESL classes for all proficiency levels
  • Workplace language training
  • Computer literacy programs
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Community Integration Programs

Building connections is essential for feeling at home. Our community programs create opportunities for newcomers to meet their neighbors, learn about local culture, and share their own traditions. We believe that integration is a two-way process that enriches everyone.

  • Cultural orientation workshops
  • Community mentorship matching
  • Social and recreational activities
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Our core values

Principles that guide everything we do

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    Inclusivity

    Embracing diversity and ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued, and represented in our community.

  • 02

    Empowerment

    Enabling individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and take control of their futures with confidence.

  • 03

    Collaboration

    Working together with communities, partners, and stakeholders to maximize our collective impact.

  • 04

    Compassion

    Leading with empathy and understanding in every interaction and service we provide.

  • 05

    Equity

    Promoting fairness and ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources for all.

  • 06

    Community Building

    Creating connections that transform strangers into neighbors and neighbors into family.

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Community

Support is more than a service. It is a connection.

Our community programs create opportunities for newcomers to meet their neighbours, learn about local culture, and share their own traditions — enriching everyone.

Voices from our community

Behind every new beginning is a story.

“Unity Welcome Settlement helped my family find not just a home, but a community. After fleeing our country, we thought we had lost everything. They showed us that hope and kindness still exist.”
Mikiyas G. · Refugee from Ethiopia
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Stories, updates and community perspectives

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Our newsroom is being prepared. Until the first article is published, you can read real accounts from the people we support on our community stories page.

Take the first step

You don't have to start alone.

Whether you have just arrived or you have been here for years, our team can help you find housing, learn English, find work, and build a community around you.

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