CIWA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Calderon to the role of CEO of CIWA. As Board Chair, I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their time and expertise in the recruitment process. Paula comes to us with extensive...
CIWA has mobilized the following efforts to support Ukrainian families as they arrive in Calgary: CIWA’s services for Ukrainian families include: Rental subsidies for three months in the amount of $500/month for 10 Ukrainian families (total of $15K) either in...
CIWA Health and Wellness app offers free Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy courses to help improve your mood and sleep! “I have seen noticeable changes and improvement in my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the project…”; “I strongly...
In this episode of #LetsTalkPoverty, Celestina Akinkunmi, Manager of CIWA’s Settlement and Integration Department, shares CIWA’s supports and collaborative efforts that make a difference in how newcomers navigate and adjust to life in Canada. Let's Talk Poverty:...
Giving Tuesday Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) has 40 years of experience focusing on gender specific supports through programs and services in all areas of settlement, with equitable and customized supports. CIWA persistently advocates for customized...
Amazon Donates to Immigrant Women and Girls in Need Amazon has donated $50,000 to Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association in support of Food Security and Emergency Housing Support for Immigrant Women and their Families and Girls with Goals initiatives. Calgary...
