Bradford Immigrant Community Services: Serving the Immigrant Communities of Simcoe County

Immigrant Identity in Bradford and Beyond

Volunteer blogger Yusef discovers how Above the Noise

Bradford Immigrant Community Services (BICS) is a non-profit organization that provides services to immigrant communities in Simcoe County, Ontario. BICS offers a variety of programs and services, including English as a second language (ESL) courses, settlement services, and employment support. BICS also works to promote understanding and acceptance of immigrants in the community.

One of the ways that BICS promotes understanding and acceptance is through its Above the Noise program. Above the Noise is a series of workshops and events that bring together immigrants and non-immigrants to discuss issues related to immigration. The program aims to create a safe and open space for dialogue and to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about immigrants.

Volunteer blogger Yusef recently attended an Above the Noise workshop and shared his experience on his blog. Yusef wrote about how the workshop helped him to understand the challenges that immigrants face and how it made him more aware of his own biases. Yusef's blog post is a powerful reminder of the importance of dialogue and understanding in building inclusive communities.