volunteering
Hadeer Elsalahy: Building caring communities
When Hadeer Elsalahy, originally from Egypt, arrived in Halifax in June 2024, she could never imagine how quickly her life...
Embracing community through volunteering: Lisa Joya
Lisa Joya has been a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutor and practice interviewer at ISANS since 2021,...
Xander’s volunteer swim program empowers newcomer children
Xander Christian, a Grade 11 student and certified lifeguard, was inspired to make a difference after learning about ISANS through a parent...
Lydia Park: finding purpose in service
Eunben Lydia Park’s journey in Canada began in 2014 when she arrived in Regina as an exchange student, stepping into...
Building confidence and community: Elaine Loney’s journey as an ISANS volunteer
Elaine Loney has been a dedicated volunteer with ISANS since 2018, focusing on empowering newcomers, particularly older adults, by helping...
Matliuba Yusupova: finding joy in helping others
Matliuba Yusupova arrived in Canada as a refugee from Ukraine in December 2023, determined to rebuild her life. Drawing on...
RBC Partnership Funding Announcement
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has been ISANS’ partner since 2005, and nearly 20 years later, our partnership has...
