ISSofBC celebrates volunteer contributions
February 28, 2019
Richmond and Vancouver volunteers were honoured for their dedication towards supporting immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in Canada.
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Richmond and Vancouver volunteers were honoured for their dedication towards supporting immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in Canada.
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If you have accessed ISSofBC services in 2018, we want to hear from you! ISSofBC is asking for your participation in...
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ISSofBC Welcome Centre was the first stop among service provider organizations on the itinerary of a week-long study tour by...
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Secondary schools in Vancouver led by 52 Youth Ambassadors delivered collected books, toys, board games and sporting equipment to the...
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Newcomers with dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs, regardless of where they are in their journey, may benefit greatly from two...
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Newcomers with professional experience share their successes in two new video advertisements for ISSofBC’s Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program...
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ISSofBC is now providing essential settlement and career services for immigrants and refugees in Surrey - a community the organization has served for many years.
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Employers still have time to register for Cultural Edge’s November 30 class! This unique cultural competency training helps employers gain...
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Over 270 refugees from Syria, Eritrea, Iran, Myanmar and Iraq arrived at ISSofBC Welcome Centre July to late September with...
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Eleven internationally-trained professionals faced IT employers to pitch for jobs in BC’s first ever Talent Den Tuesday afternoon. This was...
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LINC teacher Shehnaz Rahman’s CLB 2/3 class was rewarded for their enthusiasm and hard work when they won the literacy...
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ISSofBC newcomer youth clients took action against discrimination developing an awareness video and hosting a public forum at ISSofBC Welcome...
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Over the summer 38 newcomers to Canada spent time with local cycling volunteer hosts learning how to bike safely and happily around Metro Vancouver thanks to a partnership between ISSofBC and Hub Cycling.
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The Marian Dewitt Bursary was one among seven bursaries awarded to ISSofBC clients at the Annual General Meeting held September...
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Newcomer Employment Week September 10 to13 connected employers, service providers and job seekers with a diverse line up of events...
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Over 250 staff gathered together to recognize employees who have dedicated their careers to helping build a future for newcomers to Canada.
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Changes have been made to the Child Care Subsidy this month. Check out the link below for detailed information on...
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ISSofBC has been named the Top Settlement Agency in Canada in 2018 by RBC (Royal Bank) and Canadian Immigrant magazine....
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ISSofBC Maple Ridge clients are now Library Champions thanks to a unique program that helps new immigrants to Canada find...
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Over 20 family members representing the Edith Lando Charitable Foundation connected with staff and clients impacted by the foundation’s generosity...
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