Your journey. Your future. Our commitment.

From arrival to achievement, we are with you every step.

The first step to success is knowing you're not alone.

Building bridges. Creating opportunities.

Helping families belong, learn, and thrive.

By The Numbers — 2025

Our Impact at a Glance

Families & Clients Served

Group Sessions & Workshops

Languages Supported

Schools Reached

What We Do

How SWIS Changes Lives

Settlement workers embedded in your school-bridging newcomer families, schools, and community.

School Integration

From first registration to graduation — school tours, IEPs, OSAP, and high school pathways. We guide every step so no student gets left behind.

Community Connection

Social circles, leadership programs, and neighbourhood volunteering — we help newcomer families build real friendships and a genuine sense of belonging.

Wellness & Mental Health

Free counselling, crisis support, and a women's wellness program — because a healthy new beginning starts with emotional well-being.

Stories

Voices From Our Community

Student Impact

"When I first arrived, I didn't know anyone. My SWIS worker helped me join clubs, understand my classes, and feel like I belonged."

— High School Student, Grade 9

Parent Empowerment

"SWIS helped me understand how the school system works and how to support my child. I finally felt like I could be the parent my child needed."

— Parent, newcomer from Syria

School Partnership

"Having a SWIS worker in our school changed everything. Families I could never reach before started attending meetings and events."

— Elementary School Teacher, Toronto

Settlement workers embedded in schools bridge the gap between newcomer families and the educational system. Speaking in your language, literally and figuratively.