What Our Clients Are Saying
‘My saving grace was I found the Immigrant Welcome Centre online’ , Our clients are the reason we do what we do. We want newcomers
Video: Our Presentation to the City of Courtenay
, Immigrant Welcome Centre (IWC) executive director Jim Brennan and Welcoming Communities Coalition (WCC) coordinator Dr. Toyin Kareem presented to the City of Courtenay at its
Community Kudos: Wachiay Friendship Centre receives funding for affordable housing project
The Welcoming Communities Coalition partners with organizations and people in the community who are committed to growing diversity and equal opportunities in Campbell River and
Worth Rereading: Thriving Together Series
On July 1, B.C. moved to Step 3 of its Restart Plan. It is now easier to believe that our pandemic worries will one day be
What can you do to help newcomers feel genuinely welcome?
The Welcoming Communities Coalition conducted a survey last year to look at how we can enhance newcomer well-being in our communities. One of the questions
LINC Students Contribute to Hope Rocks
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) students enjoyed a field trip to the Campbell River Art Gallery in June, shortly before their classes wrapped
Immigrant Welcome Centre
Free Professional Services for Immigrants & Newcomers in Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and northern Vancouver Island.