Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0527 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 06 Jul 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership has a Refugee Supports page on its website that includes information on key organizations and resources to welcome Syrian refugees to Guelph Wellington. Information on volunteering is available here. |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | Guelph Wellington LIP ; GWLIP |
| Website | www.guelphwellingtonlip.ca |
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| Primary Contact | Leen Al-Habash, Project Manager; Phone: 519-822-1260 ext 3506; Email: Leen.Al-Habash@guelph.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Nicholas Docherty, Project Assistant; Phone: 519-822-1260 ext 2625; Email: nicholas.docherty@guelph.ca |
| Description (Site) | Across from City Hall |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Community-based coalition with members comprising immigrants / newcomers and others interested in immigration issues. Represents ethno-cultural, faith, and youth groups; settlement and non-settlement service providers from various sectors, including education, health care, social services, business, and government. |
| Description (Service) | Collaborative framework for successful social and economic integration of newcomers * works to create a welcoming and inclusive community Four priority areas: meaningful employment, service coordination and access, grassroots connections, research The City of Guelph is Project Sponsor and the project is managed through a Leadership Council and four Action Committees. Leadership Council provides strategic direction and develops settlement strategy. Action Committees oversee implementation of settlement strategy by taking up specific projects. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Jul-Aug Quarterly meetings of GWLIP Leadership Council and monthly meetings of Action Committees |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Established | 2009 |
| Funding | Federal - Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ; The City of Guelph is responsible for legal accountability and management of funds received from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada |
| Print Material | GW-LIP Community Report * available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), and Vietnamese |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Networking/Relationship Building Support ~ Immigration Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Immigration Issues |
