Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
#200, 138 - 4th Avenue SE T2G 4Z6 Calgary, AB, Canada

As of Monday, December 14th, CIWA's services are being offered remotely via telephone, email, or virtually (Zoom/MS Teams) from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. In-person services will resume on January 11, 2021 depending on directives at that time. #ciwa #ciwayouth

Employers like @Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP recognize the incredible experience immigrant women arrive with. The experience you provide our clients is invaluable on their career journeys. Thank you, BD&P, for supporting immigrant women and helping us form strong and inclusive communities!

Do you love to sing? Do you want to share your voice and musical heritage with others? Join our online Cross-Cultural Singing Group every Monday from January 18th to March 8th from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM via Zoom. Share your cultural music heritage, learn about different musical cultures and styles, and have fun! Space is limited, so contact us now! Email [email protected] or call 403-262-7285 ext. 134.

The wonderful volunteers from CIWA’s Arts and Crafts Group have been sewing face masks Calgary! These carefully and uniquely designed face masks are now available for purchase in different sizes. All proceeds to go CIWA’s Find Me A Home. Contact Malgosia at [email protected]. ... Find Me A Home assists multi-barriered immigrant and refugee women escaping abusive situations. The project covers the cost for temporary lodging while waiting for long-term shelter.

CIWA’s Civic Engagement Program is recruiting female youth ages 14-24! Attend our training sessions and get connected with other newcomer youth while learning about human rights, voting, advocacy and volunteerism. The sessions are fun, interactive and practical, and the participants will receive an activity package at home!... Get your PR card ready, and contact Shannon to register at 403-263-4414 ext. 199 or [email protected]

Featuring the people behind CIWA’s governance: meet Elmien Wingert, CIWA’s Board Chair. Read about Elmien’s valuable contribution to CIWA on our website: https://www.ciwa-online.com/about-us/blog2.html

Do you want to inspire children to play, learn, experiment and get messy? Join the Childcare Pathway Training! We are currently accepting applications from women who are permanent residents or naturalized citizens, have 12 years or less education and CLB 3-5. Eligible candidates may receive Learner Income Support during the training. Contact Shahitha at [email protected] or 403-263-4414 ext.163.... #CIWA #CIWAyyc #immigrationmatters #yycliving #nonprofit #earlylearning

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Martin Luther King Jr was a civil-rights activist who struggled against racial discrimination in the United States. Have you heard Martin’s famous I Have A Dream speech? You can listen to it here: https://www.npr.org//i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety

January is National Mentoring Month! Are you interested in becoming a mentor? Do you want to give back to your community? Learn how you can become a mentor and volunteer at CIWA by visiting www.ciwa-online.com or emailing [email protected]

We are thrilled to partner up with Doro Buch Art and @Monica Ila, two local Calgary artists who are painting a bench for CIWA to showcase our work and the diverse clients we serve! Here's a sneak peak of the artist at work. #YouBelongInCHV Art Bench Project is an initiative of the Crescent Heights Village that aims to produce several pieces of functional art while creating awareness and support for the important work the non-profits do every day. https://tinyurl.com/y57de3vr

This months Business Partner Highlight is Bowen Group! Thank you so much for your partnership in supporting immigrant and refugee women in Calgary! We couldn't do it without you! ... To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dDqKVuk #yycsmallbiz #yycnow #calgarygives #calgaryvolunteers #yycgives #yycvolunteers #calgarystrong See more

Join us and The Alex Community Food Centre for an Affordable Produce Market tomorrow! Running Saturday from 11am-1pm at the Alex Community Food Centre.

Our downtown office is now accepting walk-in clients! Please call us or visit www.ciwa-online.com to access program-specific information.

Hugs can change a life today is National Hug Day! Give someone in your life a hug today but remember to ask if it’s okay first!

This months Business Partner Highlight is Picture Perfect Cleaning! Thank you so much for your partnership in supporting immigrant and refugee women in Calgary! We couldn't do it without you!... To read more, visit: https://www.ciwa-online.com/busi/our-business-partners.html @picture.perfect.cleaning #yycsmallbiz #yycnow #calgarygives #calgaryvolunteers #yycgives #yycvolunteers #calgarystrong #ciwa #ciwayouth #nonprofit #helpingothers #immigrants #calgaryprograms #yyc #yycnow #newcomers #yycstrong #yccnonprofit #community #immigrantsmatter #womanimmigrants #yycvolunteers #donate #changeisgood #womanassociation #languageventure #empowerimmigrants #equity #immigrationmatters #yycsupporters #counseling #familyservices #languagetraining #employmentplacements #communityresources #healthprograms #communitydevelopment

Want to work in the security industry? Fast Track Employment Training supports immigrant women through FREE ABST license, First-Aid certification and job search. Eligibility includes immigrant women with PR and CLB 5-6. Recruiting now for Nov 30th class start. Contact Ketaki today at [email protected] or 403-263-4414 ext. 270.

Embrace new opportunities and thrive in the gig economy. Whether you work virtually or in the office, contract work is fast becoming commonplace as employers adapt to the changing labour market. How can you participate and be successful as an independent contractor? Our project, Contract Work: Finding Your Way, will help support learners to develop employability and job search skills, build self-confidence to drive their own careers, and navigate the growing needs for contra...ct workers in administration, marketing, accounting, legal, and technology. Contract work can offer variety and allow motivated professionals to share their expertise with businesses and organizations who need them! Register today with Bahesht at [email protected] or at 403-263-4414 ext. 141. This program is funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada. See more

November 16-20 is National Bullying Prevention Week. This week is focused on promoting awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. Bullying can happen at any age, in school, in the office, at home, or in our community. There are resources that can help. Phone the Bullying Helpline (1-888-456-2323) to reach someone today. This phone line is available 24/7 in over 170 languages

Mental health issues are more common than we realize. Someone you know could be experiencing mental health challenges: a coworker, a friend, or even a family member. #SpeakUpSpeakOut Talk about mental health. @cmhacalgary #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #wellness #support #endthestigma #mentalhealthstigma

CIWA offers free training on Quick Books and Simply Accounting for immigrant women who have experience in accounting. This training is available to women who are permanent residents with CLB 6, have more than 12 years of education from home country, and have some accounting education or related work experience Contact Saifan at [email protected] or 403 263 4414 ext. 287.