2021-2022 Annual Report
We are celebrating half a century of supporting newcomers. 2021-2022 brought a host of challenges but, as the Annual Report explores, the hard work of ISSofBC’s clients, staff and volunteers allowed the organization to thrive, innovate and continue its work supporting newcomers in BC. We invite you to read our full 2021-2022 Annual Report. We also have a summary version – ISSofBC 2021-2022 Annual Report Summary
2021-2022 Annual Report (Full) 2021-2022 Annual Report Summary
Programs & Services
If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we can help. ISSofBC provides free immigrant services including settlement support, employment programs, English classes, and more.
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ISSofBC response to IRCC’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025
November 3, 2022
Earlier this week Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The Government of...
Change Can Happen, Profiles in Community Leadership: Chris Friesen
October 7, 2022
“Our collective impact is stronger when we work collaboratively with others including —governments, employers, neighbors, sector colleagues, and other members...
To Thrive is to Listen Fundraising Event
October 3, 2022
On Saturday, October 8th, join the opening night of Thrive Refuge’s fundraising concert series. Funds raised will be used to...
Stories
Single-minded focus and hard work lead to desired job in just one year
English was not the only barrier that Shadi faced when she began her job search. But this mining engineer made full use of the career advice she received at ISSofBC and the services available to her. A year after arriving here, she was working in a comparable capacity at a BC Cleantech company.
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Newcomers have streamlined access to care through services provided by ISSofBC and co-located partners in these fully-integrated service facilities.
Vancouver
ISSofBC Welcome Centre is a one-stop support centre offering essential newcomer services including temporary housing and multilingual wellness support.
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Surrey
ISSofBC Welcome Centre-Surrey brings together under one roof, services meeting the immediate needs of newcomer immigrants and refugees in a community it has served for many years.
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About Us
Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada.
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