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Every raffle ticket helps support programs like this.

Through CICS Community Food Programs, individuals and families facing food insecurity can access nutritious food and community support.

By purchasing a raffle ticket ($10 each), you’re helping us continue this important work while getting a chance to win cash prizes (1x $10,000 and 12x $500)

🎟️ Learn more: www.cicsraffle.ca

Every raffle ticket helps support programs like this.

Through CICS Community Food Programs, individuals and families facing food insecurity can access nutritious food and community support.

By purchasing a raffle ticket, you’re helping us continue this important work while getting a chance to win cash prizes.

🎟️ Learn more: www.cicsraffle.ca

🎉 Toronto Newcomer Day 2026 🇨🇦

Newcomers visited the CICS SEPT booth to learn about settlement, education, and community resources available to help them succeed in Canada. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team!

📸 CICS LINC students enjoying Toronto Newcomer Day! 🇨🇦✨

A day filled with learning, community connections, cultural celebration, and opportunities to explore the many resources available to newcomers in Toronto.

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🌟 Connecting with newcomers, sharing resources, and building community at Toronto Newcomer Day!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the CICS booth today. We’re proud to support newcomers with settlement, employment, housing, youth, and community services.

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🎉 Today is Toronto Newcomer Day! 🇨🇦

CICS is proud to be part of this annual celebration recognizing the contributions, resilience, and diversity of newcomers who help make Toronto a vibrant and welcoming city.

📍 Visit us at Nathan Phillips Square and stop by the CICS booth to learn about the programs and services available to support newcomers, including:

🏠 Settlement Services
🏫 Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT)
💼 Employment Services
🏘️ Tenant Support Services
🧑‍🎓 Youth Programs
🤝 Community Connections and Referrals

Whether you’re new to Canada or looking for resources for a friend or family member, our team is here to help.

Come say hello, meet our staff, pick up helpful resources, and learn how CICS can support your journey in Canada.

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CICS is hosting the annual Community Raffle 2026
to raise funds for our community food support program.
Every week, we provide essential food supplies
to over 200 families in Scarborough ❤️

🎟️ Raffle Ticket: $10 each
📅 Draw Date: July 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM

🏆 Prizes:
💰 Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash
💵 12 x $500 Cash Prizes

Limited edition: Only 8,000 tickets available,
sold out once gone!

🛒 How to Purchase:
🌐 Online: www.cicsraffle.ca

📍 In-person at these locations:
• CICS Immigrant Resource Centre
• Markham South Welcome Centre
• Kennedy Newcomer Service Centre
• Woodside Square LINC Centre

Every ticket supports families in need within our community.
Your support and shares are greatly appreciated 🙏

Thank you for your kindness!

Our Leaders in Training (LIT): Skills, Certification & Career Launch program, delivered in partnership with the City of Markham, helps youth gain real leadership skills, hands-on experience, and certifications that can lead directly to summer employment.

Youth will receive:
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification
HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development Certification
8 hours of placement experience
Opportunity to interview with the City of Markham for Camp Counsellor/Program Staff roles

🍱 Lunch provided + 🚌 YRT tickets covered
👥 Ages 16–30 (Priority: Permanent Residents & Convention Refugees)

It’s a great fit for youth who:
Want to build their resume
Are interested in working with children/youth
Are looking for meaningful summer job pathways

❄️ CICS Closure Notice ❄️
Due to weather conditions, CICS will be closed on Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026. All services are cancelled for the day. Services will be resumed on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.