A new @LiftPartners initiative helping organizations expand their reach and impact to deliver real change for newcomers to Canada. #CdnImm

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Joined May 2018
Through our #BetterwithLIFT initiative, we will be working with each of the 10 newly selected social purpose organizations to expand their reach and grow their impact over the next 27 months. Read more: bit.ly/2D1rb8t #cdnImm #cdnref #socialimpact
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We love working with our team @ircominc - a great two days on IT, measurement and organizational effectiveness - onward we go!
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“I want to help immigrant kids to showcase their talents, so Canada’s soccer can benefit from their talents,” says Noor Sakhniya, Eagles FC team manager, a soccer club in #Ottawa with nearly 60 newcomers, including immigrants and refugees. bit.ly/2KGmDbb
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Have an innovative initiative focusing on labour? “with a budget of $36M over two years, this call is to test and evaluate new and emerging approaches ...to better equip Canadian workers with the skills required to navigate a fast-changing labour market.” Read more below: #NPO
Calling all innovative thinkers and doers! We are now accepting applications for our next Call for Proposals! Submit your idea and contribute to finding solutions to Canada's #skills and #training landscape. bit.ly/2TyuSZH
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I joined LIFT Philanthropy partners because they are a proven leader in helping social purpose organizations drive social change and achieve lasting, measurable impact in the work that they do to support Canadians to thrive in their communities. - Daniella McIntosh #NPO
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What a great way to connect with the local and meet people whose collective passion serve communities! #NPO
Once a year, all IRCOM staff go on a community walk. We visit partner agencies and learn about programs that enrich the community. There were 13 stops on our tour, and we learned about the contributions our neighbours make to the well-being of the neighbourhood. #IRCOMinc
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Thank you to MPP @ninatangri for meeting with the Windmill team to discuss reaching more newcomers in the constituency of #Mississauga #Streetsville. We are proud to have already supported 21 skilled immigrants and newcomers in Streetsville and look forward to helping many more.
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Habtamu Lamu, the owner of Awash Ethiopian Restaurant in #Edmonton, came to Canada as a refugee in 2001. Now, he’s serving free meals to the homeless as a way to give back. bit.ly/2Kyvo6d
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This is another business case for hiring immigrant talent. Are you seeking talent for your company? Connect with @immploy, @WILEmployment, or the Access Centre for Regulated Employment for your hiring needs in Southwestern Ontario. Read more>bit.ly/2YtUKMk #hr #business
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Congratulations to the recipients! #CdnImm
Congratulations to the @RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awards recipients, who exemplify why #ImmigrationMatters! Learn how they've made a difference in their communities: canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas…
Great story! When communities come together during tough times. With “something that is so simple but makes a large impact on the surrounding community.” #MondayMorning #CdnImm
Syed Hassan, founder of the @lovewhumanity, created a mini outdoor food bank to help people struggling in #Calgary after noticing the challenges faced by new immigrants. Hassan immigrated to Canada in 2009 and is grateful for the opportunities he’s found. bit.ly/2GrBcwY
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Another great story of building success on your own terms, and through mentorship. "...She would learn all she could about running a business, the art of chocolate, and this one particular Brazilian treat that’s an emblem of her country — the brigadeiro." #CdnImm #NPO
Mary brought her brigadeiro and business expertise from Brazil to Toronto. Now, she offers advice to others looking to open their own businesses. #ImmigrationMatters to Canada's culinary sector: ow.ly/qLKK50uZvbN
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A great story of how tailored business mentorship programs. Those that are geared towards helping newcomers gain the tools necessary to succeed professionally in Canada can demonstrate successful impacts! #CdnImm #SocialImpact #NPO
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Congratulations to the recipients! #CdnImm
Congratulations to the @RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awards recipients, who exemplify why #ImmigrationMatters! Learn how they've made a difference in their communities: canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas…
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Today is the final day for nominations! Do you know any organizations or individuals in your community who are actively working towards increasing diversity and inclusion in New Brunswick workplaces and communities? Nominate them today: ow.ly/ZQtF30pbiFj
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Another great story of building success on your own terms, and through mentorship. "...She would learn all she could about running a business, the art of chocolate, and this one particular Brazilian treat that’s an emblem of her country — the brigadeiro." #CdnImm #NPO
Mary brought her brigadeiro and business expertise from Brazil to Toronto. Now, she offers advice to others looking to open their own businesses. #ImmigrationMatters to Canada's culinary sector: ow.ly/qLKK50uZvbN
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"Windmill offers loans capped at $15,000 with either no interest at all or very low interest for immigrants, which help pay for re-accreditation costs. The loan term is flexible, and dependent on every borrower’s specific path for accreditation." @pymnts bit.ly/2Lkk6VV
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Félicitations à @ANC_NF pour la grande ouverture de Global Eats, son nouveau camion-resto qui servira des délicieuses gâteries à St. John’s cet été tout en offrant de la formation, du mentorat et de l’expérience de travail aux nouveaux arrivants. canada.ca/fr/immigration-ref…
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