Our Story
How fitness is becoming a place of joy for newcomers
How It All Started
My name is Patience George. I arrived in Canada on February 6, 2025, full of hope but quickly faced job rejections, loneliness, and the harsh winter. With no friends or support, my mental health declined. I longed for community, but gyms that offered community were expensive and big box gyms were isolating. Community events were also expensive for someone starting over. So, I created the space I needed. On April 13, 2025, six immigrants met at Heritage Park in Orleans to work out together. That small start has grown into a thriving community of 100+ newcomers building strength, joy, and community. The Social Fit Project is more than fitness, it's proving that wellness should not be luxury. Through our program, we provide accessible fitness and social programs that help newcomers find community.
Our Foundation
Our Mission
We create inclusive spaces where newcomers can socialize, stay active, and build community through fitness and social activities.
Our Vision
A Canada where every newcomer overcomes isolation, feels connected, supported, and at home through fitness and community.
Core Beliefs
Fitness should be accessible and can be a tool to help immigrants and newcomers integrate into Canadian Society
The Problem & Our Solution
The Challenge
67% of newcomers report feeling socially isolated in their first year
Language barriers make traditional social activities intimidating
Limited financial resources restrict access to fitness and social clubs
Cultural differences create barriers to making meaningful connections
Our Solution
Structured social time that naturally builds authentic friendships
Celebration of diverse cultures within a supportive Canadian context
Free, accessible fitness programs that welcome all levels and abilities
Movement as a universal language that transcends cultural barriers
The TSFP Journey
Isolation
Newcomer arrives
Connection
Joins TSFP
Belonging
Thrives in Canada
Be Part of the Solution
Join us in creating a Canada where every newcomer finds their community and sense of belonging.