Our Heritage
In the aftermath of the devastating Holocaust, a glimmer of hope emerged for approximately 2,500 tailors and their families. These people who had survived the horrors of persecution and displacement and were now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding their shattered lives.
Little did they know that a new opportunity awaited them in Canada, one that would forever change their destinies.
Impakt Foundation for Social Change
Impakt’s vision is to become a leading organization for the holistic integration of newly arriving Canadians that honours & strengthens the uniqueness of a diverse, inclusive Canada.
Our Solution
Integrated Newcomer Services (INS) model, developed by the Impakt team and informed by evidence, research, and best practices in integrated care. INS brings together services that already exist but are often scattered across the system, including employment, mental health, community connection, and housing support.
Relationships are the starting point, not paperwork.
Relationships come first.
Lived experience is leadership
Nothing about us without us
No wrong door. No one walks alone.
We don’t send people across systems, we walk with them through it.
We learn, adapt, and improve continuously
We learn together
Our Approach
Refugees are leaders in our system through Cultural Ambassadors with lived experience. They guide peers, build trust, co-design and deliver programs, and support evaluation and needs assessment. This model embeds lived experience across all stages, improving participation, service relevance, and outcomes in employment, belonging, and stability.
