Join Immigration and Settlement Program

An immigration and settlement program designed for newcomer women, youth, and gender-diverse folks, to support settlement in Hamilton.

Services include:

  • peer support and weekly check-ins
  • social events and conversation circles
  • job preparation
  • community referrals
  • networking programs
  • gender-based violence supports
  • weekly events and workshops
Organizations that offer this Service
YWCA Hamilton
Sites that offer this Service
YWCA MacNab Main Location

75 MacNab St S
Hamilton, ON
L8P 3C1

Eligibility

Participants must identify as a woman, gender-diverse or non-binary and be a Permanent Resident, Protected Person/Convention Refugee, a Live-in Caregiver with an approved work permit, or a Ukrainian National or their dependent.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Hamilton Downtown
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Arabic
Spanish
Somali
Application Instructions

Complete the online application form to register. Participants must ensure they have proof of residency status before applying. Options include:

  • permanent resident card
  • landing paper
  • work permit for live-in caregivers
  • decision letter for permanent residency or refugee status
Contact
Susan Toth, Intake Worker
Tehreem Zafar, Manager, Immigrant and Settlement Services
Age Range
15+
Last Full Update
July 25, 2023