Settlement Assistance & Family Support

Settlement Assistance & Family Support SAFSS is a non-profit, charitable, multi-service organization providing services to the community in

Canada has been central to global humanitarian action, from its lead role in creating UN peacekeeping during the 1956 Su...
08/19/2026

Canada has been central to global humanitarian action, from its lead role in creating UN peacekeeping during the 1956 Suez Crisis to decades of missions worldwide. The country also contributed to major humanitarian milestones like the Ottawa Treaty (1997), which helped ban anti‑personnel landmines globally. Canadian organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross (est. 1896) and Doctors Without Borders Canada (est. 2002) continue to shape international emergency response.

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We're thrilled to celebrate Augustine Jegasothy from SAFSS, who has received the prestigious Canada Strong Medal! This m...
08/06/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate Augustine Jegasothy from SAFSS, who has received the prestigious Canada Strong Medal!

This medal recognizes Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities.

We're so proud of Augustine and all his incredible contributions both at SAFSS and beyond!

Keep shining, Augustine!

Explore our new summer schedule for youth activities! Let’s create unforgettable memories together. !
08/05/2026

Explore our new summer schedule for youth activities! Let’s create unforgettable memories together. !

Canada’s Civic Holiday dates back to the 1800s, when cities began giving workers and families a summer day to rest and r...
08/03/2026

Canada’s Civic Holiday dates back to the 1800s, when cities began giving workers and families a summer day to rest and reconnect. Over time, provinces adopted the tradition and set it on the first Monday in August, each choosing its own name and meaning—like Simcoe Day in Toronto or Terry Fox Day in Manitoba.
No matter the name, it’s a day to celebrate community, heritage, and the people who shaped our cities.

Tisha B'Av is observed on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av and is one of the most solemn days in the Jewish calenda...
07/22/2026

Tisha B'Av is observed on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av and is one of the most solemn days in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, along with other significant events in Jewish history. For many, it is a time of fasting, remembrance, reflection, and hope for healing and peace.
May this occasion inspire reflection, compassion, understanding, and a renewed commitment to building inclusive, peaceful, and resilient communities.



Upcoming Tisha B'Av events in the Greater Toronto Area:
Shaarei Shomayim – Community-Wide Tisha B'Av Events (Toronto)
https://www.shomayim.org/
Beth Tikvah Synagogue – Tisha B'Av Film Screening & Programs (Toronto)
https://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org/upcoming-events.html
Makom Toronto – Tisha B'Av Evening Service & Eikhah Reading
https://makomto.org/july-22-tishah-be-av/

World Youth Skills Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to celebrate the strategic importan...
07/15/2026

World Youth Skills Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
Observed annually on July 15th, it highlights the need to address youth unemployment and underemployment through quality technical and vocational education and training.

"Skills unlock opportunities. Let's equip young people with the tools they need to thrive! 💪 "

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214-1200 Markham Road
Toronto, ON
M1H3C3

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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