About Us
Why the Truro Colchester Welcome Network is Needed:
New residents in Colchester, whether they are from Singapore or Stellarton, often feel isolated and adrift in their new-found home. People are usually friendly, but often busy, and not always welcoming new people right into their close circles. Superficial and rote social interactions only worsen the feeling of homesickness, and if new residents are not properly welcomed deeply into the social fabric of our community, with deep conversation, good food, and the sharing of everyday life, they may leave our county, taking their economic dollars and immense social contributions with them. Newcomers bring fresh ideas that make our communities even more diverse and sophisticated, if we could only have more informal and formal ways to engage with multiculturalism and diverse point of views, and support to do so.
Who We Are:
The Truro Colchester Welcome Network is designed to support communities within the Colchester region to extend a warm welcome to new residents near and far. We are organizing volunteer-led Welcome Groups across the region to support new residents in making connections to other nonprofits, businesses, and of course other community members.
We usually do this through our tailored “buddy system” where we pair a newcomer family with a volunteer, who regularly welcomes them individually and at Welcome Group events. We share a Welcome Guide to living in Colchester County, packed with helpful information for new residents to get settled and find what they need here.
The Truro Colchester Welcome Network also provides opportunities for different cultures to learn about each other, drawing us closer as a community.
Mission Statement
The Truro Colchester Welcome Network fosters a feeling of community pride, inclusion, and celebrates our diversity by supporting community volunteers in their welcoming activities. By connecting newcomers and local welcome groups, this network will create a sense of belonging and provide an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the diverse fabric of our community.