Grants and Contributions:
Title:
WelcomeBridge: Enriching Newcomers' Journey through Information, Support and Empowerment
Agreement Number:
S263931205
Agreement Value:
$13,504,063.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
Community Connections
Information and Orientation Services
Language Assessment, Referral and Training
Support Services
Organization:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Expected Results:
Access to IRCC-funded services is facilitated
Clients improve connections to communities and social networks
Clients improve official language skills
Clients increase knowledge of life in Canada
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M1H 3C3
Reference Number:
094-2026-2027-Q1-S263931205
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
132638719
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
May 6, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services (SAFSS)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services (SAFSS)
Program:
Settlement Program
Program Purpose:
For Canada to realize the economic, social and cultural benefits of immigration, newcomers must integrate successfully into Canadian society. To provide newcomers with the information required to make informed decision, language skills adequate to their settlement and integration goals, and the support they need to build networks within their new communities.
Coverage:
Toronto
Amendments: