Newcomer & Refugee Support
Orientation, settlement information sessions, multilingual help and belonging initiatives for new Canadians.

One community. One humanity. One shared future. We bring people together across cultures, generations, and backgrounds - so every neighbour in Surrey feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our promise
GSOS works alongside community members, volunteers, and local partners to reduce barriers to participation and to make supports easier to find — for newcomers, families, youth, seniors, and anyone who could use a hand.
What we do
Orientation, settlement information sessions, multilingual help and belonging initiatives for new Canadians.
Healing gatherings, wellness conversations, peer support and community resilience programs.
Leadership and mentorship for youth, life-skills workshops and family-friendly community building.
Food distribution, food rescue, community meals and referrals to essential support services.
Cultural celebrations, awareness campaigns, volunteer engagement and safety initiatives.
Connecting residents with the right services through collaboration with local agencies.
Help, right now
Food banks, 24/7 crisis lines, walk-in clinics, settlement help and recreation - a full directory of trusted community resources in one place.
Open the resource directoryTogether, we can do more.
Volunteer. Donate. Partner. Spread the word. Every action creates change in someone's life.