Contact Information

Settlement.Org

Content:
Aimee Holmes, Anna Finch
Tel: 416-322-4950
content@ocasi.org

Outreach / Promotion:
Ann-Marie McGregor
Tel: 416-322-4950, ext. 242
outreach@ocasi.org

Settlement.Org provides information newcomers can trust with information and resources to settle in Ontario, Canada.

Background

Since 1999, the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) has been responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the Settlement.Org website. This includes the governance, web development, content development, and marketing planning of the site.

Settlement.Org provides a dynamic space where visitors have round the clock access to relevant content as under topic such as Community & Recreation, Daily Life, Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Immigration & Citizenship, and Legal Services. Users of the website also have access to a very active Discussion Forum where settlement related questions can be asked and answers are provided by our information specialists and other users.

Please see the About This Site for a more detailed description of features on Settlement.Org.

In 2005 Settlement.Org was awarded the Merit and Diamond Award of Excellence. This is a Showcase Ontario award that gives "best in category" distinction to one initiative that is truly exceptional.

Goals

Settlement.Org seeks to improve the quality of information and services provided to newcomers. This is achieved by:

• Providing users with good, accurate, reliable and timely information
• Creating a virtual space where users can get answers to their settlement questions
• Linking newcomers to settlement agencies in their local communities

To experience Settlement.Org visit www.settlement.org