Our News
Read inspiring stories from our youth, meet our hard-working volunteers and learn about our upcoming events.
Strength in Every Story: 2026 Power of Voice
CBFY hosted our 2026 Power of Voice Youth Conference at the Central Library on March 21, 2026. More than 350…
Volunteer Bridge Circle: Social-Emotional Learning
Volunteers learned about the importance of play in teaching students. What games do you remember playing as a child? Which was your favorite? Did they influence how and what you…
TD Funds Bridges to Community Program
Thank you, TD, for your support and collaboration. We are proud to welcome TD Bank Group to the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth family. TD generously…
Our Programs
At CBFY, students build confidence, make friends, and improve their academic skills.
The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) provides knowledge and information about Canadian culture and the education system to newcomer youth and their families. Our experienced staff and program facilitators help children and youth grow their personal, social, and emotional skills while they settle into life in Canada.
Are you a newcomer family registering your child(ren) in school? We are your first point of contact.
We have offices in the public Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District reception centres. CBFY provides one-on-one support to your family and directs your children into programs that best suit their needs.
SWIS Program
Free in-school settlement programs supporting immigrant and refugee youth ages 5-24 years old.
Mentorship Program
Available for students in grades 7-12, newcomer youth are paired with mentors who introduce them to the Canadian school system.
Afterschool Program
Students in grades 1-12 can receive academic support, English language development, and make friends.
Our Impact in 2024
Each year our demand for immigrant youth services in Calgary continues to grow. We are proud to share 2024’s successes with you.
CBFY Successes
12070 Total Clients Served
196 Youth Employability Skills and Strategy (YESS) Project
8210 Hours Contributed by Volunteers
Children & Youth Supported
2044 Afterschool Program Clients Supported (Children 14 and under)
1303 Mentorship Program Newcomer Clients
8227 Clients met with a Settlement Worker
Give Now
Your donation directly provides services and programs to newcomer children and youth. We focus on building a community, encouraging leadership, promoting academic success, and providing support to families adapting to their new life in Canada.
