The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto, will host an important community forum that will bring together newcomer communities, non profit organizations, organized labour, business and government officials. "Refusing to settle for less: Newcomer policy recommendations to overcome poverty" is the title of the forum that will provide a space for reflection, dialogue and action to address racialized poverty and employment issues, while strengthening civic participation among immigrants and refugees living in Toronto.

The forum is a grassroots community initiative first proposed by newcomers themselves organized around a Newcomer Advocacy Committee of the Mennonite New Life Centre.

A musical evening featuring singer-songwriter Sara Marlowe and The Program, and the Latin American sounds of special guest Alfredo Barahona. With a captivating blend of instruments and rhythms, this concert will include inspiring sing-along songs that speak of peace and justice. Sara Marlowe will perform folk favorites, as well as songs from her latest studio release, True Stories, a powerful mix of folk, rock, jazz and social justice.