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Drop-in Settlement Services
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services welcomes newcomers to visit its main office in in Owen Sound at 290 9th Street East during office hours. Drop-in sessions are offered in Dundalk, Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale, Port Elgin and Walkerton.
English Conversation Circles
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services offers English Conversation Circles in Owen Sound at 290 9th Street East on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The program is also offered in other communities in Grey Bruce including Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale and Walkerton. See the Educate & Celebrate calendar for details.
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Newcomer Readiness Project
GBLIP is inviting community stakeholders to complete the WOWC Newcomer Readiness Checklist Survey and help communities determine their capacity to attract and retain new residents, coming from elsewhere in the province, the country or around the globe.
GBLIP Resources Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers
Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) has launched the Resources for Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers page on its website. These resources are in response to the community’s growing desire to support Ukrainians fleeing the war and help them to settle in our region. The page contains information on resources and supports available at the local, provincial, and federal levels to help community members who are considering hosting Ukrainian newcomers.