Helping Newcomer Families Adjust to Life in Canada – HOST

HOST Program

The Host Program helps new immigrant adults and families adjust to life in Canada. 

Through the HOST program immigrants can meet a Canadian friend in the community who can help newcomers settle into life in Canada.

A Friend in Canada

A Canadian friend will volunteer time each week to be with an immigrant to assist with things such as:

Finding your way around using local transportation

Practicing English or French

Learning about community services

Education and employment issues

Registering children for school

Shopping for groceries or other items

Introducing immigrants to social and recreational activities

A Canadian friend will not provide living accommodations or money, but will help in many other ways to make the first few months in Canada easier.

Join the HOST program

It costs nothing to join.

A Canadian friend will help an immigrant get to know the community and participate in community activities. This can benefit a newcomer as they look for a job or start using community services.

Canadians who participate in the HOST program are proud of their country and their culture, and they are interested in learning about yours.

Are you eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

Are a Landed Immigrant

Are a Conventional  Refugee

Have a Minister’s permit

To register, you must be assessed at:

HOST Assessment Centre

 Esso YMCA Learning and Career Centre

660 Oakdale Avenue

Sarnia, Ontario

N7V 2A9

To join the HOST program and make a new friend in the community visit www.cic.gc.ca or www.hostontario.org  or contact the HOST program coordinator at the Esso YMCA Learning and Career Centre.

For more information contact us Marie Watson at 519-336-5950 ext 244.

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