Published: October 2012

This report summarizes the activities, key findings, and recommendations from SPRC’s year-long Strengthening Newcomer Services project, which was undertaken with community partners Workforce Planning Hamilton, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, Community Information Hamilton, and the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council. In a series of recommendations, the report suggests that the capacity of informal networks, often the first point of contact for newcomers, be supported and strengthened in order to bridge the gaps in awareness between newcomers and formal services.

Click on the links below to view the report and guides:

Strengthening Newcomer Services Full Report

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Arabic

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – English

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – French

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Hindi

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Mandarin

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Punjabi

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Somali

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Spanish

Hamilton Services Quick Guide – Urdu

Hamilton Newcomer Services – A Guide To Finding Housing in Hamilton – PDF Version

Hamilton Newcomer Services – A Guide To Finding Housing in Hamilton – DOC Version

Funded by: Ontario Trillium Foundation, United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton
Community Partners: Workforce Planning Hamilton, Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, Community Information Hamilton, Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council