Catholic Crosscultural Services has a long history of helping newcomers, immigrants and refugees of all…

“The BVOR program changed my life, and my children will be forever changed by this experience,” says Karina Reid, in summing up…

As more Canadians become eligible and receive their COVID-19 vaccine, it is like seeing the light at the end of the dark…

For many students who are newcomers to Canada, high school in Ontario is very different from their previous school and the first…

September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. September 30th gives us a chance to recognize…

In 2020, we told you about Salbhi Sumaiya, a Toronto-based Bangladeshi conceptual and visual artist who had immigrated to Canada a few…

CCS was awarded two $1,000 grants recently – and it was as straightforward as simply talking about CCS’ longstanding commitment to the…

CCS’ first-ever virtual auction was a hit, with almost $2,000 raised over its five-day run in late June for CCS programs and…

Our Executive Director, Agnes Thomas, Surveyed the Year That Was Since COVID Started and Found CCS Remarkably Resilient and Giving in the…

CCS is running a virtual auction fundraiser from June 16-21. The event is open to the entire CCS family — employees, volunteers,…

CCS is deeply saddened by the unspeakable hate crime that took place in London, Ontario on Sunday that left four members of…

CCS mourns the loss of  215  children  found  buried in unmarked burial  sites in the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. We extend our condolences  and…

May 31, 2021 Founded in 1954, Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a national non-profit organization, based in the Greater Toronto Area. CCS…

Often when we donate to a charity or not-for-profit, we hear the expression “every dollar counts” and how the smallest contribution can…

As we well know, learning is foundational to success and a computer is foundational to learning. Simply put, it can be challenging…

CCS has a presence in seven Canadian provinces through the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program’s battalion of nationwide trainers, but we don’t deliver…

We are pleased to have new CCS Connects readers with us today. Many of the generous donors from the CCS Family Day…

“Your future is great, if you are looking for employment right now.” Carolyn Benslimane, Vice President, Client Services, at the Ian Martin…

On February 11th, 2021, virtually for the first time, the Toronto East Quadrant (TEQ) Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) held its 9th annual…

Many CCS clients come from communities in Peel Region and Scarborough hardest hit by COVID-19. And over the course of the pandemic,…

CCS is reaching a greater number of people across the GTA than ever before – over 30,000 newcomers, immigrants and refugees through…

Kouschal Ganesh is a grade 12 student at David and Mary Thomson Collegiate in Scarborough and arrived in Canada a year ago…

It is my pleasure to bring greetings from CCS’s Board of Directors. I began my term as president this past September and…

The following story first appeared in the October edition of the CCS internal newsletter, CCS Voices, but the story was so charming,…

CCS has been coordinating the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP) since April 2020, an Ontario-based program that provides pro bono legal support…

As you might have noticed lately, the onset of a worldwide pandemic has literally changed the world and the way of doing…

CCS has long been a proponent of building inclusive, diverse communities and that all people should be treated with dignity, respect, understanding…

While there is no shortage of business resources for budding entrepreneurs in Toronto, it is challenging for newcomers, immigrants and refugees struggling…

Voting kicked off for the 12th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards on June 23, 2020, and CCS is right in…

As you might have noticed lately, the onset of a worldwide pandemic has literally changed the world and the way of doing…

For our frontline staff, much of the joy and rewarding part of their work is in seeing newcomer families thrive. And at…

We hope you are staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. We are trying to be there for our clients when…

The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and uncertainty. The CCS family extends across the country and we hope everybody in our…

With the onset of COVID-19, everything is in flux, with organizations forced to rethink how they deliver services to their clients. CCS…

If you were to try to describe Farhana Jogiat, a characterization like “somebody who gets stuff done” might do her justice. Farhana…

CCS has been providing financial literacy programs and services — a key element in the newcomer settlement process — to our clients…

CCS was happy to host two sharp minds recently from one of the world’s largest companies and of the most influential economic…

Megan Abbasian and Ali Bashiri have each worked in sales for almost 20 years, and although they have ten years of combined…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to increasingly dominate the workplace, informing recruiting practices and influencing how candidates are vetted and ultimately hired,…

CCS is always willing to contribute to dialogue around making our little corner of the world a better place, so it was…

Winning an award in recognition of what you love to do is always nice, it’s even more gratifying when the award enables…

CCS has long been a proponent of the maxim that when you feel good about yourself, great things can happen. Our newcomer-facing…

Past Client Comes Back to Give Back at CCS AGM “The English Language Training program (for Medical Professionals) gave me back my…

Jean Augustine Shares Lessons from a Lifetime of Social Justice Advocacy at CCS AGM All through Jean Augustine’s keynote address at CCS’…

CCS Partners With Mixed Company Theatre to Celebrate Diversity Through Art More than twenty Catholic Crosscultural Services’ (CCS) ESL program clients recently…

You may have noticed a different look and feel to the CCS website today. We have made a number of changes to…

When you think of summer camp, images of kids having carefree fun while on vacation readily comes to mind. CCS’s Summer Enrichment…

Nadia Afrin never knew a customer loyalty program could be so rewarding. The CCS executive assistant has a side hustle as a…

CCS has been helping newcomers understand the wide world of banking a for a long time, but never before in partnership with…

Since 1954, CCS has been privileged to serve immigrants and refugees who have come to call Canada home. Whether it is settlement…

In late June, executive director, Agnes Thomas, regional director, Lisa Loong, and manager, Zeena Al Hamdan, made the trek to the nation’s…

The appointment of Dr. Agnes Thomas as Executive Director of Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) promises CCS strong, experienced, and compassionate leadership as…

New to Canada and trying to figure out how to apply your knowledge and experience in the medical field? Our ELT Program…

Since November 2015, Canadians have opened our hearts and homes to welcome over 40,000 Syrian refugees fleeing conflict. This World Refugee Day, as…

Photo Credit: ICC/Oliver Yang Every year during March break, CCS brings together around 25-30 youth in Scarborough to organize a special Citizenship…

On Thursday, March 16, dozens of newcomers spent a few hours at the CCS Wellness Fair 2017 hosted at the CCS Brampton…

CCS is seeking to replenish our Family Literacy Program Lending Library. You can help by making a donation here. “What do kids say when they…

NOW Youth Forum Connects Newcomer Youth Newly arrived youth to Canada from 25 high schools in Scarborough and newcomer Syrian youth came…