Give hope.
Create opportunity.
Your support helps newcomers build meaningful lives and thriving futures in Canada.
Every newcomer arrives in Canada with dreams, skills, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. Your support helps bring those aspirations to life.
This year, we are proud to share the powerful stories of newcomers who, through courage, determination, and the support of Immigrant Services Calgary, are building successful and fulfilling lives in their new home.
More than 400,000 Calgarians were born outside of Canada. Some arrive in search of opportunity; others come seeking safety, stability, or a fresh start for their families.
But even with determination, many newcomers can still fall through the cracks of a complex system, struggling to access the right programs, secure meaningful employment, or build the future they envisioned.
With your help, newcomers don’t have to navigate their journey alone.
This is where you make the difference.
Meet the newcomers whose journeys inspire this year’s
Unleashing Potential (UP) campaign!
Sophia Barrun
Gateway Client
Rebuilding her life and confidence through Gateway’s personalized support.
Read Sophia’s story
Luis R. Quiroz
Gateway Client & ISC Client Care Representative
A newcomer who turned guidance into action and found meaningful employment, becoming a valued colleague at ISC.
Read Luis’s story
This work would not be possible without donors like you, people who believe in providing newcomers with a fair chance to build a strong foundation, advance their careers, and contribute to the city's economic and social fabric.
By donating today, you help build a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous Calgary.