🌎 Welcome, Newcomers to Canada

HopeSpring is here for you, no matter where you're from, or where you’re going.

At HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate care, connection, and community. We understand that transitioning to a new country can be overwhelming, especially while navigating a cancer diagnosis or supporting a loved one through their journey.

Whether you’re newly arrived in Canada or have been here for some time, please know: you are welcome here. Our programs and services are open to all individuals and families affected by cancer, free of charge.

HopeSpring welcomes you with open arms.💛🎗️

We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for newcomers from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Our staff and volunteers are here to support you, with kindness, without judgment, and in ways that recognize your unique journey.

Please find Resources below for programs and community partners that can aid in this transition:

1. Welcoming Week 2025

September 12-21, 2025 | Celebrating the Stories We Share

What is Welcoming Week?
 Welcoming Week is a global, annual campaign that brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build inclusive communities where everyone belongs. Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America, this week celebrates diversity, fosters new connections, and highlights the work being done to make our communities more welcoming for immigrants and non-immigrants alike.

2025 Theme: The Stories We Share
 This year, the theme is the Stories We Share, a powerful reminder that while our differences may be visible, it’s the stories we tell and the experiences we connect over that truly unite us. Sharing stories fosters empathy, understanding, and a stronger sense of community. By listening and learning from each other, we shape a future where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcomed.

Why It Matters
 Welcoming Week isn’t just a celebration, it’s a movement. It serves as a reflection point each year to recognize progress made and set goals for deeper inclusion in the future. It’s also an entry point for new communities to begin their welcoming journey.

Who Can Participate?
 Anyone! Individuals, nonprofits, schools, libraries, businesses, and governments are all invited to host or join Welcoming Week events. No effort is too big or too small. From potlucks and storytelling nights to cultural fairs and panel discussions, every activity helps strengthen bonds and break down barriers.

How You Can Get Involved

• Attend or host a Welcoming Week event in your community
  
  

• Share your story and listen to others
  
  

• Download Welcoming America’s toolkit for ideas, resources, and tips
  
  

• Start conversations about inclusion and belonging
  
  

• Visit welcomingweek.org for events, sign-ups, tools, and inspiration
  
  

Let’s come together this Welcoming Week to celebrate our shared humanity and build stronger communities, one story at a time.