Newcomers
Settling in a new place is a challenging and long process. No matter where you are from or how long it has been since you arrived in Canada, ANHBC welcomes all newcomers to access support services and community involvement opportunities.
Neighbourhood houses offer programs designed to help you successfully navigate the stages towards citizenship, make connections within the community, have access to resources and much more! Services are offered in multiple languages and range from counselling, community events, to skill building workshops.
Program Registration
Programs and registration vary by location.
Connect with your local neighbourhood house to explore what’s available.
Voices from Newcomers
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Group | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | South Vancouver Neighbourhood House | Summer Story Series
Rap’s Story of Thriving with Support
When Rap arrived in Canada as a temporary foreign worker, she faced isolation, job loss, and uncertainty—but South Vancouver Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs helped her rebuild her life.
Today, she and her family are thriving and giving back, showing the power of supportive programs for newcomers.
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Group | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | Staff | Summer Story Series
Ghfran’s Story on Gaining Support That Helped her Family Flourish
When Ghfran Alkour and her family arrived in Canada from Syria, they faced a new country, language barriers, and the challenge of settling six children in an unfamiliar place. Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs provided the support they needed—from orientation, translation, and childcare to connecting the family with a welcoming community. These programs helped Ghfran’s children thrive in school and her family find belonging, stability, and hope for the future.
