Congratulations to the first ISC Volunteer of the Month for 2020: Chander Anand.
Join the Crew, Click Into #NewSkiAB
By Doc Pow, guest contributor for Immigrant Services Calgary
Ever wondered what an Alberta winter is really like for people who venture out and into the mountains? You might notice that when you see someone who plays outside in the winter, they have a healthy glow – this is what we call “skier’s cheeks.” They just look really happy and content.
GivingTuesday is a global charitable movement dedicated to helping people unleash their power and those organizations that support them. At Immigrant Services Calgary, you can help transform Calgary in one of several ways. On our front page, click the "donate" button on the top right side. From there, you can then choose a cause you wish to support including:
Congratulations Akram Zangeneh, on being ISC’s Volunteer of the Month for December!
Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) and Seekers Media are proud to announce their partnership on a new visibility initiative that will be welcoming newcomers to Alberta and connecting them with winter sports.
CALGARY, AB. – November 4, 2019 –
Moving to another country can be a challenging proposition, but help is now available with a tap of the finger.
The Immigrant Services Calgary Volunteer of the Month is Willis Lu!
Willis has spent a great deal of time volunteering at ISC. Since registering as a volunteer in August of 2012, Willis has accumulated over 500 volunteer hours at ISC. Willis is a familiar face to anyone who has attended a Seniors Program event, sharing his skills and knowledge with others. He is very active with the Chinese immigrant senior community, teaching them English and leading other important activities to help them to remain active and happy.
New initiatives support economic growth for newcomers in the province.
CALGARY, AB. – October 28, 2019 – Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) applauds the actions taken by the Government of Alberta as Budget 2019 honours several key supports related to immigration, settlement, and employment.
Rune Bhattacharya is our Immigrant Services Calgary Volunteer of the Month.
Rune has been a constant presence at Immigrant Services Calgary since early 2019, and he has already amassed an impressive 160 volunteer hours in that time. He is fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi and our clients and staff can often see him behind the front desk helping reception on multiple floors. He has also facilitated classes for the senior’s program, Search & Learn and has been a positive, professional who handles any task with a smile.