HELPING FAMILIES THRIVE • CONNECTING COMMUNITIES • CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

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Mission, Vision & Core Values

Free English classes for permanent residents and refugees that build practical language skills, confidence, and successful integration into Canadian communities.

Vision & Mission

Our vision & mission:

Our Vision: Diverse, connected, and empowered newcomer communities – contributing to a vibrant, growing, and resilient society. 

Our Mission: To make a lifelong impact for those we serve through respectful and culturally informed programs and services in a supportive environment. 

ASSIST Core Values

Accountability: 
  • We are responsible for our actions and our words towards persons served, stakeholders, communities, and each other.
Growth: 
  • We commit to ongoing learning and adapting to improve our service, practice and for personal growth. 
Respect: 
  • We treat everyone with dignity, and build relationships based on trust by being transparent, empathetic and non-judgemental.  
Inclusion: 
  • We actively embrace diversity by acknowledging everyone’s identity, ability and experience. Everyone’s voice and story are valued, and we create opportunities for them to be heard.
Integrity: 
  • We act honestly and are guided by professional ethics.
Service: 
  • We strive to provide high-quality support and assistance to meet the needs of persons served and the community.