The Mission of SAFSS is to assist, educate and empower newcomers, women, seniors, youth, and families in their integration process to the Canadian society.
8‑Week Supporter Peer Group session yesterday, led by Short‑Term Mental Health Counsellor Sakina Qasim, Augustine Jegasothy, and Hussein Ftouni. A dynamic workshop where participants supported one another, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. #SAFSS#SPG#SupporterPeerGroup#IRCC
Toronto Labour Day long weekend plans with the kids? Here are the top family-friendly activities happening Sept 4–7:
📷 The CNE (The Ex) | Sept 4–7
📷 Toronto Dragon Festival | Sept 4–6
📷 Canadian International Air Show | Sept 5–7
#Toronto#LabourDay#FamilyFun#TorontoKids
Labour Day honours the workers who fought for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to organize. Since 1894, Canada has recognized this day as a celebration of workers’ dignity and contributions — including newcomers building new futures.
#LabourDay#WorkersRights#Community
Honouring Slave Trade Abolition Day on August 23, remembering lives impacted and uplifting Black resilience. SAFSS stands for dignity, equity, and anti‑racism as we work toward a just, inclusive future. #SlaveTradeAbolitionDay#HumanRights#AntiRacism#SAFSSCommunity
Canada helped pioneer UN peacekeeping (1956) and pushed the Ottawa Treaty (1997) banning landmines. Groups like the Canadian Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders Canada still lead global crisis response.
#CanadaPeacekeeping 🇨🇦🕊️ #OttawaTreaty 🌍📜 #CanadianRedCross 🚑❤️
Canada’s Civic Holiday began in the 1800s as a summer day of rest for workers and families. Today, each province gives it its own meaning—from Simcoe Day in Toronto to Terry Fox Day in Manitoba.
#CivicHoliday#SimcoeDay#SAFSS
Youth unemployment doubled after the 2008 crisis, prompting the UN to create World Youth Skills Day (2014) to prioritize youth skills and employment."Together, we can bridge the skills gap and create pathways to success for every young person. 📷 #WorldYouthSkillsDay#GlobalYouth
Highlights from the SAFSS booth at the Newcomer Information Fair at the Storefront! Waheeda Rahman, our Settlement Counsellor, and Yvette Nyinawumuntu, a HIPPY Youth Worker, proudly supported newcomers with guidance and resources. #SAFSS#HIPPYYouth#thestorefront