Meschac Sawasawa | Volunteer FeatureMeschac was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & spent years moving around with his parents and sibling before fleeing DRC....
Ramla Kamran | Volunteer FeatureWith a Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics and a Master's degree in Business Administration, Ramla was ready to start her...
Ben Isidro | Volunteer FeatureBen Isidro left the Philippines at the age of 20 in search of a better opportunity. After landing in Montreal in 1976, he married his...
Leslie Logan | Volunteer FeatureLeslie was born in Edmonton, where she completed a bachelor degree in Education at the University of Alberta. Despite majoring in...
Ashar Memon | Volunteer Feature“I was born in Pakistan and moved to Canada when I was very young. My parents wanted to raise my siblings and I in a safer environment,...
Sheila Navrady | Volunteer FeatureSheila is a long term volunteer in the Canada Connects program at Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society (CCIS). She has dedicated 15 years...
Ida Grainger | 33 Years for CCISIda Grainger worked for CCIS for 33 years. She was born in Peru and studied Social Work at San Marcos University in Lima. She immigrated...
Calgary Pride | Celebrating 30 YearsProject Pride Calgary was started in 1981 by an ad-hoc group of organizations and supporters who organized their first Pride Festival the...
Water SafetyWith the warming of temperatures again, you might want to cool down by spending the day at the water. It is really important to follow...
CCIS' New NW OfficeWe recently celebrated the opening of our NW location in Crowfoot! Our office is in the Crowfoot Business Centre, with a beautiful view...
Face Mask Bylaw & COVID-19 UpdateStarting August 1st, you will be required to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and public vehicles. Failure to wear a...
Explore from Home - Things To Do This WeekEven though we are still practicing social distancing, there are a number of exciting things that you & your family can do from home! Get...
Information about COVID-19No need to panic, we have put together all the important information that you need to know about COVID-19. *If you have travelled, been...
COVID-19 Myths Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus? No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will...
Calgary Transit - What You Need to KnowCalgary Transit offers a variety of ways to get around the city. Here is everything that you need to know about transit in Calgary. Bus...
What We Did in 2019As the new year is here, we took some time to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to 2020. 2019 was a year of growth, success...
University ReadyUniversity is daunting for everyone, especially someone who is new to Canada. From gathering transcripts to taking English exams, it pays...
Christmas in CalgaryIn Calgary, there is a long list of fun holiday-inspired activities to participate in, so here are a few ideas.
Success Stories: Information & Technology Program“When I heard about the program, I started dreaming about having the chance to have a better life here."
WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! - Volunteer NewsletterRight now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide recently arrived refugees as they settle in...
Ethiopian Refugees: We Desperately Need Your HelpEthiopia continually lacks access to clean water and sanitation. Currently, 61 million people in Ethiopia do not have access to water and...
Somalia - We Need Your HelpRight now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Somalian refugees as they settle in this new...
Syria - A Call for VolunteersRight now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Syrian refugees as they settle in this new...
We Need Your Help - Refugees from SudanRoughly 70 percent of the nation’s 39.5 million people live in rural areas where the government is unable to provide basic services....