Make a direct impact on your community by donating to CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society).

A widow with two young girls is living in a homeless shelter; the family breadwinner is admitted to hospital for major heart surgery; a 16-year-old disabled boy requires special orthopedic shoes on a regular basis; and a family of five, with three children, are living in a tiny basement suite. They have no space for the third son to sleep, so he spends each night in the home of neighbours.

The stories of our refugee clients are as varied as the individuals themselves.

When you donate, 100% of monies received go directly to refugee families most in need, there is no administrative fee. You may earmark your donations to any one of our 70+ programs or areas of support.

HOW YOUR FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED

The following list, while not comprehensive, provides an overview of how our donations are used for refugee clients.

1. Groceries for their families
2. School supplies and clothing
3. Medical assistive devices (hearing aids, orthopedic shoes, wheelchairs, crutches)
4. Baby cribs and supplies
5. Furniture
6. Damage deposit payments
7. Shortfalls with rent
8. Medications not covered by AHS (e.g. Cancer drugs)

We would like to acknowledge and thank all donors who contribute so generously to CCIS. Your contribution will honour the courage and resiliency of Alberta’s newest residents and will allow us to continue our efforts to “empower immigrants and refugees to successfully resettle and integrate.”

Donations can be made directly on our website via a secure payment link. Thank you for your on-going support.

Tax receipts are issued on any donation of $20 or more.