"When we arrived in Surrey we knew nobody. The GSOS settlement worker came to our apartment, helped with MSP, the school, even came with us to the bank. We don't feel like strangers anymore."
Amani
Newcomer family, arrived 2025
Stories & Impact
The people behind the numbers.
Every hamper, appointment and homework session adds up to something — neighbours who feel seen, families who feel safe, and a Surrey that feels more like home.
500+
Families welcomed
120+
Volunteers engaged
3,400+
Food hampers distributed
800+
Newcomers assisted
350+
Youth reached
Lifetime totals to date — refreshed each quarter.
Voices
From neighbours we walk with.
"I started as a volunteer at the food pantry. A year later, with their resume help, I got my first office job in Canada. GSOS believed in me before I believed in myself."
Davinder
Volunteer → employed
"My mom was so lonely after my dad passed. The seniors tea on Wednesdays gave her a reason to get dressed and leave the house again. That's everything."
Priya
Caregiver of a GSOS senior
"The Youth Leadership Academy was the first time anyone asked me what I wanted to build in my community. I'm now organizing my own newcomer-youth meetup."
Kelvin
Youth Leadership Academy graduate
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