Miller Nix and Y Reach

Kentville Port Hawkesbury: A new staff person has been hired for both Kentville and Port Hawkesbury, she said, and will assume their positions in early May, according to CBC. Working in partnership with other community groups and sponsors, Y Reach has a wide-ranging mandate, Miller Nix said. "To make sure the newest members of our communities have support, both in settling into their homes and making friends in the community," she said. Y Reach has offices across the province from Sydney to Yarmouth, and has offered assistance to immigrants since 1991, according to Barbara Miller Nix, the YMCA chief operating officer. Struggling with their immigration journey' She added that the Y puts special emphasis on helping to integrate immigrant children into the school system and direct them into extracurricular programs where they can meet people. Rob Martin, the Y Reach co-ordinator for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, said his centre in Sydney is helping people from 23 different nationalities. "Quite often people are struggling with their immigration journey," said Martin. English-language training for all age groups is another area where the Y is heavily involved with community partners. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.