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Volunteer Appreciation Event
At CIWA, our volunteers are more than helpers — they’re you are heart builders, changemakers, and champions of community, To every volunteer who shares your time, talent, and heart to empower immigrant women and their families — thank you. Your compassion, dedication,...
Cecilia’s Story
You’re not just supporting a program.You’re showing up for a girl who’s ready to lead.You’re telling her: I see you. I believe in you. I’m here for you. When Cecilia Xu moved from China to Canada at just nine years old, she was shy, unsure of her place, and hesitant...
SMILES Childcare Centre – Opening This Summer!
Introducing SMILES Childcare Centre: Empowering Families, Supporting Immigrant Women, and Nurturing Young Minds For over four decades, the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) has been a pillar of support for immigrant women and their families, helping them...