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CIWA’s 2022-2023 Board Slate
We are pleased to introduce CIWA's Board Slate for 2022-2023: Shairoze Damji Tony DiMaio Jess Hadley Jung Lee Monah Gichuyia Vered Levant KayLynn Litton Ifeoma Ngwudike Sandy O’Connor Jeni Piepgrass Dana Saric Ranju Shergill To learn more about each Board Director,...
Join us in welcoming our new CEO!
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...
Find out how you can help Ukraine.
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 Edmonton...
Download CIWA Health and Wellness App
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...
Click to listen to Celestina’s interview
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.Jaclyn Silbernagel...
This Giving Tuesday, support Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Amazon Donates to Immigrant Women and Girls in Need
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...
Vote for Food and Employment Security for Immigrant Women and Their Families
Help address food security needs With the help of Field Law Community Fund Program, CIWA is addressing the food security needs among immigrant women and families who are struggling to purchase their basic needs supplies due job loss or having to flee abusive...
CIWA now providing remote services
In line with the recent Government of Alberta's announcement of new restrictions and guidelines, CIWA has moved all in-person classes, workshops, and one-on-one services to virtual delivery. As of September 20th, all sessions currently held outdoors will remain...