Welcome to RISEC Community Foundation

Building a great community, one newcomer at a time.

Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else's help.
-Heather French Henry

Total Hours Volunteered

Last Update October 17, 2024
0 hrs
Company / Organization Hours Donated
60.55 hrs
36.05 hrs
GRAND TOTAL
96.6 HRS

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RISEC News

Canadian Horizon Magazine

Canadian Horizons Issue #1

Canadian Horizons Issue #2

Upcoming Events

Overcoming Challenges as an Immigrant: The Journey of Coach Harp Harpal Sandhu
June 8, 2024

Overcoming Challenges as an Immigrant: The Journey of Coach Harp Harpal Sandhu

A Difficult Start Born in India in 1972, Coach Harp faced significant health challenges from birth, coupled with the difficult living conditions of his home country.At the age of three,

June 8, 2024
Iman Bukhari – My Advice for New Immigrants: Insights from My Journey
June 7, 2024

Iman Bukhari – My Advice for New Immigrants: Insights from My Journey

My name is Iman Bukhari, and I was born in Pakistan.My family and I lived in Singapore for a while before immigrating to Canada when I was about 11 years

June 7, 2024
Successfully Integrating into Canada as a New Immigrant and a Parent: Li-Ling Chang
June 7, 2024

Successfully Integrating into Canada as a New Immigrant and a Parent: Li-Ling Chang

Challenges as a New Immigrant My journey began in Taiwan, where I was born and spent my early childhood. Our family decided to immigrate to Canada when I was 13.

June 7, 2024
My Journey and Advice for Newcomers to Canada: Sherissa Celis
June 7, 2024

My Journey and Advice for Newcomers to Canada: Sherissa Celis

A Journey of Service and Community Engagement Challenges as a New Immigrant My name is Sherissa Celis, and I have the honor of serving as the Program Manager for Immigrant

June 7, 2024
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  • What is RISEC?

    RISEC stands for Refugee, Immigrant, Settlement, Education, and Career.

Resources for Newcomers

Company Name Resource Purpose Website, Contact Info Province
College Diploma Assistance, Student Loan and Grants
www.globalbridge-edu.com E: info@globalbridge-edu.com
Services all of Canada
Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Family Insurance, Travel/Visitors insurance
www.ifsg-ca.com E: info@ifsg-ca.com
Services all of Canada

RISEC: Refugee Immigrant Settlement Education Career

RISEC Community Foundation is dedicated to assisting newcomers in their integration process into Canadian society. Our programs and services are aimed at addressing their immediate needs about their settlement, education, and career in Canada. From language classes and job training to career mentorship and settlement support, we strive to create a proactive environment where every newcomer has an opportunity to thrive and find success in Canada.