Joyce Jeffreys has touched the lives of many newcomers. Her nomination came with two letters of support. Some of the acts that live on in the hearts of the nominators include: Coaching during free time to prepare for citizenship tests Providing transportation Providing comfort by spending time when times were difficult Visiting in the hospital when they […]
2015 Recipient – Lady
Lady has shown a deep commitment to helping build a respectful and inclusive environment for other newcomers and to making a meaningful contribution to her community in support of diversity. Some specific activities include: Working to raise awareness of cultural diversity in our area Organizing Newcomer Networking Circles that provide individuals with community-based info as […]
We Are St. Thomas – El
We are excited to announce that STELIP together with the Elgin Oxford Middlesex Workforce Development Board and Rogers St. Thomas Elgin have launched a new television show called We Are St. Thomas-Elgin. This show showcases stories of newcomers, outlines supports provided by local service providers, and shares some cultural recipes and cooking tips. Tune in […]