Immigrant Education

Sponsorship Program (IESP)

Breaking barriers for newcomer children with wraparound academic support:

• Uniforms, supplies, laptops & internet access
• Registration, ESL enrollment & grade placement
• Parent–teacher communication via interpretation
• Tutoring, homework help & career planning
• School meal programs & after-school care

👉 Your gift helps newcomer children succeed in school and reach their full potential.

Newcomer and Immigrant

Employment Services (NIES)

Preparing immigrants for sustainable careers in Canada:

• Workplace culture & communication training
• Resume, cover letter & LinkedIn development
• Mock interviews with cultural coaching
• Credential recognition & mentorship
• Job placement & entrepreneurship support

👉 Your donation helps newcomers secure meaningful

employment and contribute to their communities.

Settlement & Navigation

Services

We guide newcomers through the essentials of starting life in

Calgary:

• City orientation & transit training
• Translation & interpretation (English, French, Arabic, Somali,
• Tagalog & more)
• Healthcare system navigation & AHCIP enrollment
• Financial literacy: banking, credit, budgeting, taxes, benefits
• Winter preparedness workshops
• Referrals to legal aid, counseling & community services

👉 Your support ensures newcomers can navigate life in Calgary

with dignity and confidence.

Digital Literacy Training –CCIAS

We equip newcomers, youth, adults, and seniors with digital

skills:

• Computer fundamentals: email, internet basics, file
• operations
• Government e-services: Alberta Health, CRA My Account,
• Service Canada
• Digital banking & payments: secure apps, e-transfers, fraud
• prevention
• Job application systems: Indeed, Job Bank, LinkedIn, online
• resumes
• Social media safety, video calling & fraud prevention

👉 Your donation helps close the digital divide for newcomers of all ages.

Youth Engagement Programs

We invest in youth as future leaders:

• Multi-sport clinics (soccer, basketball, volleyball, skating, hockey)
• Annual “Welcome to Calgary” multicultural youth festival
• Leadership development: public speaking, civic engagement, conflict resolution
• Cultural orientation & peer mentorship
• Financial support: uniforms, equipment, registration fees,
• transport

👉 Your gift inspires and empowers the next generation of leaders

Food Security & Cultural Connection

Healthy food is a bridge between cultures and communities:

“Taste of Home” meal kits with multilingual recipes

Food hampers with culturally appropriate staples

Nutrition workshops balancing heritage and Canadian diets

Community gardens for familiar vegetables and herbs

👉 Your donation helps families access healthy, familiar, and

affordable food.

Recreation & Spiritual Well-Being

We support both body and soul:

• Community centre access (pools, skating, fitness, women’s hours)
• Interfaith worship connections
• Monthly “Faith & Fellowship” gatherings
• Mental health counseling referrals and peer support

👉 Your support promotes wellness, belonging, and holistic wellbeing for all.

Housing & Transportation Support

We help families secure safe housing and reliable transportation:

• Rental navigation & tenant rights education
• Driver’s license preparation & winter driving certification
• Vehicle purchasing guidance & insurance setup
• Home maintenance workshops for Alberta’s climate

👉 Your donation helps newcomers find safe housing and reliable

mobility.