The Together Project has been operating in Toronto since last November and wants to expand to include London, Ottawa and Thunder Bay.

THUNDER BAY – A group that helps refugees make a smooth transition to life in Canada is spreading its wings to include Thunder Bay.

The Together Project, which until now operated solely in Toronto, is looking to match 100 government-assisted newcomers with volunteer welcome groups in four communities across the province, including London, Ottawa and Thunder Bay.

“Welcome groups provide friendship and social support to newly arrived refugees as they access education, health care, language training, technology, public services and employment,” the organizations says on its website.

"Each welcome group is also assigned a cultural ambassador who not only serves as interpreter, but also facilitates broader cultural understanding. There is no financial commitment involved. We only ask that you give the gift of your time.”

According to CBC News, who first reported the expansion, the program has been running in Toronto since last November.

For more information visit www.thetogetherproject.ca or email andrew@togetherproject.ca.