Our Impact

Here is a highlight of our community impact this past year. Our staff and volunteers’ dedication and contributions allow us to provide even more comprehensive services to our clients.

30,607+

Clients Served

50+

Services & Programs

250+

Staff

238+

Volunteers

12,478+

Volunteer Hours

85+

Countries of Origin

140+

Collaborations with
Partner Organizations

With support from our partners

Our Partners

Alumni Spotlight: TIES Entrepreneurship Program - Inspiring Success Stories

Meet Celestine Tshulu, Keyla Marmol, and Bianca Marinho, inspiring graduates of TIES Entrepreneurship Program who are making a difference in their communities. Discover their stories of resilience, innovation, and success.

Nataliia Stepanenko

Nataliia arrived in Canada from Ukraine a year and a half ago, seeking refuge from war and leaving her family behind. Despite her limited English skills and the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture, she was determined to build a new life in Calgary. To improve her English, she accessed the LINC program provided by TIES.

Farzana Ayubi

Farzana Ayubi, a former journalist and social activist from Afghanistan, arrived in Canada in 2023 with her young daughter. Without a job and her husband, Farzana often felt lonely. Eager to build a new life in Calgary, she enrolled in our LINC program, CLB 1/2 FT class, to improve her English.

Heba Al-Aboud

Heba and her family fled the Syrian Civil War, immigrating to Turkey where she attended high school. In 2023, the family was granted residency in Canada. Recognizing the importance of language skills, she sought out the LINC program at the TIES Whitehorn.

Borys Belinskyi

In November 2023, my family and I turned to TIES for support with English courses for my wife. With Nabilla's guidance, I revamped my resume, practiced interview techniques, and learned job search strategies.

Edris Mehrabi

With the help of TIES, I was able to successfully transition from being a journalist in Afghanistan to a career in security in just four months. I worked diligently, absorbing all the information and practical skills provided during the training.

Samia Mukhtar

I arrived in Canada from Pakistan in 2001 hoping for a better future. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began volunteering with TIES in their English language classes and later completed my office administration certification through TIES.

Ogonna Judith Nduka

As a recent immigrant, one of the primary hurdles we encounter is securing employment in the Canadian job market. Despite possessing the necessary professional skills and experience in a specific field, breaking into the job market can be challenging without prior Canadian experience.

Marta Hika Shoro

I arrived in Canada in January 2023, looking for a better future with my family. I was a teacher in Ethiopia, and I was looking forward to pursuing my passion in Canada.

Oleksandra Khymych

Oleksandra Khymych, a Ukrainian newcomer who arrived in Canada two years ago through CUAET, found support and empowerment through the Money Smart program. Initially seeking help with her tax filing, she actively engaged with the program throughout the year, participating in various workshops and information sessions.

Paul Emerson Almontero

Last year, 2021, was one of the lowest times of my life, but through the EYE Program, I found hope and the drive to persevere and work hard again.

Josseline Dayana Sagastume

Josseline started in the LINC Literacy program in the summer of 2021. With her continued perseverance and relentless help from the LINC instructors, she advanced quickly. Now, she is working on her Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 2/3.

Angeline Yu

I was particularly interested in learning computer and office skills because I wanted to change careers. That’s why when I saw the TIES ads on Facebook, I immediately enrolled in the class.

Abdelrahman Hamad

Abdelrahman came to Canada with his wife and young daughter in October 2019. He immigrated from South Sudan, but before arriving in Canada, he had lived in Lebanon for about 6 years. Now a Permanent Resident of Canada, he has adapted well to life in Calgary.

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TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kanai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

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Our Impact

30,607+

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250+

238+

12,478+

85+

140+

With support from our partners

Alumni Spotlight: TIES Entrepreneurship Program - Inspiring Success Stories

Nataliia Stepanenko

Farzana Ayubi

Heba Al-Aboud

Borys Belinskyi

Edris Mehrabi

Samia Mukhtar

Ogonna Judith Nduka

Marta Hika Shoro

Oleksandra Khymych

Paul Emerson Almontero

Josseline Dayana Sagastume

Angeline Yu

Abdelrahman Hamad

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