CultureLink is a not-for-profit community-based organization, which supports the settlement and integration of newcomers to the Toronto area. CultureLink was created in 1988 as the Metro Toronto Host Program. In 1992 a new name "CultureLink" was adopted to reflect a new mandate.

Mission statement:

CultureLink is dedicated to facilitating the independence and full participation of newcomers in Toronto's diverse community.
This is done by:

• Enhancing skills that promote self-sufficiency
• Promoting positive interaction and understanding between the HOST and newcomer communities
• Promoting well being for all participants.

CultureLink works within an anti-discriminatory framework to ensure a respectful, safe and inclusive environment.

Quick Facts:

• Toronto has the highest proportion of foreign-born inhabitants of any city in the world. Over 100,000 new immigrants arrive in Toronto each Year
• Twenty-Six languages are spoken by the staff at CultureLink

A Newcomer writes:

"You are so understanding, cheerful and, most of all, friendly. Thank you for what you are doing."

A HOST writes:

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be Host to a family. It has not only enriched my life, but has given me an insight into the courage and closeness of a family thrown into despair because of a divided country."

CultureLink is funded by:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation,
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General,
United Way of Greater Toronto,
Human Resource Development Canada,
Service Canada, 
and City of Toronto.

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