Our News
Read inspiring stories from our youth, meet our hard-working volunteers and learn about our upcoming events.
Staff Highlights: Arnida Guillermo
Meet Arnida Guillermo Arnida started as the Volunteer Resource Coordinator at CBFY in July 2025, but she has worked with…
Volunteer Bridge Circle: Transitioning To Life In Canada
Volunteers gathered to discuss newcomer challenges and community resources for support. The fourth gathering of the Bridge Circle focused on…
35 for 35: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
For 35 years, The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth has walked alongside newcomer children and teens as they begin their lives in Canada. We have been ...
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 and 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
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.
