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Read inspiring stories from our youth, meet our hard-working volunteers and learn about our upcoming events.

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2024 Youth Achievement Awards Gala.

2024 Youth Achievement Awards Gala

Nov 04, 2024 | Awards

On October 18, 2024, we gathered at the Empire Banquet Hall to honor the resilience, ambition, and achievements of 16 outstanding newcomer youth. Each of these remarkable individuals ...

Success Story: The Javier Family.

Success Story: The Javier Family

Sep 18, 2024 | Inspiring Stories

We received the following letter from a family that attended the Multicultural Newcomer Youth Fair on Sunday, August 31st. Their…

Our Programs

Integrate your children born outside of Canada in school and help them build confidence, make friends and improve their academic skills.

The Calgary’s Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) supports immigrant and refugee youth and their families with knowledge and information about Canadian culture and schooling system. Our experienced staff and program facilitators help children and youth make lasting friendships through programs that grow their personal, social and emotional skills while helping them settle into life in Canada.

As a newcomer family looking to register 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. This allows us to provide one-on-one support to your family and to direct your children into programs that best suit their needs.

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SWIS Program

The SWIS Program provides support, builds cultural connections, mentors, and guides children and youth as they settle and integrate into their new life in Canada. The SWIS Program is cost-free…

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Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program (SWIS program) introduces immigrant youth (grades 7 – 12) to Calgary through afterschool programs, peer mentoring, field trips and one-on-one support. Our mentors provide a support system…

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Afterschool Program

The Afterschool Program works with immigrant youth throughout their school years (grades 1-12) and focuses on keeping youth positively engaged by providing academic support, English language development, recreational and healthy…

Our Impact

CBFY relies on the dedication of our benevolent volunteers, mentors and donors who support & nurture immigrant youth and families as they integrate into Canadian culture. Each year our demand for immigrant youth services in Calgary continues to grow and we are proud to share 2023’s successes with you.

CBFY Successes

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    9554 Total Clients Served

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    32 Youth Employability Skills and Strategy (YESS) Project

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    3554 Hours Contributed by Volunteers

Children & Youth Supported

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    1038 Afterschool Program Clients Supported (Children 14 and under)

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    486 Mentorship Program Newcomer Clients

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    -79 Family Reconnect, Rebuild & Resiliency (F3R) Program Families

Support Us

Your donation helps CBFY provide services to immigrant or refugee children and youth. Through in-school placement and settlement programs, afterschool programs, and post-secondary preparations, CBFY makes the transition to life in Calgary easier.

We focus on building a community, encouraging leadership and academic success and providing support to families adapting to their new life in Canada.

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