Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the post-expirator domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/iscyycprod/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the the-events-calendar domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/iscyycprod/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the quiz-master-next domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/iscyycprod/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wpforms-lite domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/iscyycprod/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the genesis-blocks domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/iscyycprod/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
Gabriela Navarro – Volunteer of the Month for April 2025 – Immigrant Services Calgary

Gabriela Navarro – Volunteer of the Month for April 2025

Gabriela, originally from Venezuela, arrived in Calgary in 2009 with her husband and two young children. Adjusting to a new country with different languages, culture, and weather presented challenges, but Gabriela and her family found their footing with the support of Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC).​

ISC's assistance extended beyond Gabriela's immediate family, helping her sisters' families and parents settle in Canada. This experience inspired Gabriela to give back to the community that had supported her.​

"I am grateful for my volunteer experience because I strive to help others facing similar challenges and hard times," Gabriela shares. "I encourage others to make a difference through volunteering. A simple smile of hope, a simple touch of support, a few words of strength can turn a life around."​

Gabriela believes that volunteering is a continuous cycle of helping and learning, where supporting others not only aids them but also enriches one's own life.​

Abdallah Abushammala, Senior Manager of Client Care & CLARC at ISC, commends Gabriela's contributions: "Gabriela's warmth, dedication, and attention to detail have made a meaningful difference in the lives of the newcomers we serve. Her commitment to creating a welcoming space is a true reflection of the values we uphold in Client Care."​

Thank you, Gabriela, for your dedication and compassion. Your efforts make a significant difference in the lives of newcomers to Canada.