The St. Thomas – Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) is excited to host the 15th annual Walk with Me Service Provider Networking Event .
This event is an invaluable opportunity for frontline workers to come together to learn and engage with other local service providers, which improves the overall level of service delivery offered to clients throughout St. Thomas-Elgin.
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Event Activities
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Registration Details
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
*Registration and showcase table set-up opens at 8:30am
Location: St. Thomas Seniors Centre, 225 Chestnut St., St. Thomas
Registration fee is $20, including lunch and refreshments.
Event Activities
Professional Development:
Walking Alongside: Culturally Grounded Practice with Immigrant Clients
Presented by Dr. Samoon Tasmim, PhD, RP, Professor, Clinical Supervisor, and mental health and DEI specialist focused on culturally responsive practice, anti-racism, and supporting diverse communities.
Service Provider Showcase
You will have the opportunity to showcase your agency’s services at no additional cost. We recommend you identify some of the lesser-known or new programs that meet the needs of marginalized clients. For this reason, we suggest that agencies send at least two participants, one to run the table and the other(s) to walk around and connect with the participating service providers. The showcase is meant to help build better relationships and understanding between frontline service providers.
Service Provider Bingo
Back by popular demand! Service Provider Bingo is a networking activity that takes place during the Service Provider Showcase. Participants look for a representative from an agency that matches the description of their service or a program on the bingo sheet. There are prizes to be won, which is a bonus to learning about local services and building your contact list. Be sure to include the requested Service Provider Bingo information on the registration form.
FAQs
Who should attend?
Walk With Me is a networking opportunity for frontline service providers to expand their referral networks, take part in professional development, and promote their own work to improve overall service delivery in St. Thomas-Elgin.
What can I expect at the event?
Registration and showcase table set-up will start at 8:30am and the event will begin at 9am. There is assigned seating at the event to encourage developing connections. This is an interactive event, come prepared to do hands-on professional development activities and connect with other service providers. The morning will include opportunities for networking and learning. Participating agencies are encouraged to have a display table during the service provider showcase portion of the event. It is recommended that agencies send at least two attendees: one to provide information at their own booth during the showcase, and another to network with representatives at the other booths.
If you are unable to attend after you register please let us know to allow seating to be re-arranged.
What should the table for the Service Provider Showcase table displays include?
Every agency will have a different approach. In the past tables have included displays with an overview of services and programs, banners, brochures, and handouts.
I registered but now I am unable to attend or need to leave early. What should I do?
We have a capacity for this event and may have a waitlist. If you have a change in your availability and cannot find a replacement from your agency, please let us know so that we can invite someone from the waitlist to attend. Additionally, if we know of people arriving late or leaving early we can arrange seating to ensure there are sufficient participants at a table to complete the tasks and have robust conversations.
Why is it called “Walk with Me”?
This event provides the opportunity for frontline service providers to gain local knowledge and develop their skills and understanding to better serve newcomers and other marginalized clients. That is, to walk with their clients as they navigate local services.
Registration Details
Walk With Me 2026 registration is now open. Register here: Walk With Me: STELIP
If you have registered and cannot attend, please email us: stelip@ywcaste.ca. We will need to make changes to the table arrangements.
