Climb for a stronger Workfoce.
Climb for a stronger
community.

Now in its second year, TIES Climb Strong is bringing together businesses, community leaders, and supporters who believe that opportunity changes lives.

Every step creates opportunity. Every donation helps newcomers continue learning, prepare for meaningful employment, and build successful lives in Canada. See how your support makes a difference.

Where Your Support Goes

When you support TIES Climb Strong, you help:
01
Help More Newcomers Continue Learning English

Government funding for Stage 2 language classes is coming to an end. Your support helps launch and sustain Higher-Level Workplace English classes, giving more newcomers the opportunity to continue learning and prepare for professional careers.

02
Help a Student Turn Dreams into Reality

Strong English skills open doors to higher education and new opportunities. Your support helps learners continue their education and achieve milestones like earning a place on the Dean's List.

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03
Help Someone Find Meaningful Employment

Support job search workshops, workplace communication training, networking events, and employer partnerships that help newcomers gain confidence and secure meaningful employment.

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04
Help a Parent Build a Brighter Future

Access to childcare is often the key to helping parents continue their education. TIES offers childcare support for eligible language programs, making it possible for parents to attend class, strengthen their English, prepare for meaningful employment, and build a brighter future for their families.

05
Help Newcomers Start and Grow Businesses

Support aspiring entrepreneurs as they develop business skills, connect with mentors, and build businesses that contribute to Calgary's economy.

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06
Help Newcomers Give Back to Their Community

Many newcomers who receive support from TIES go on to become volunteers, mentors, employees, and community leaders—helping others succeed just as they did.

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Every Step Creates Opportunity

Every dollar raised through TIES Climb Strong helps launch and sustain higher-level workplace language training, prepare newcomers for meaningful employment, connect skilled talent with employers, and create brighter futures for newcomer families—right here in Calgary.

For more than 38 years, TIES has helped newcomers build successful lives through education, employment, and community support. Together with our sponsors, donors, volunteers, employers, and community partners, we're creating opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, businesses, and our city.Because when newcomers succeed, Calgary succeeds.


Can't Climb?

You can still make a difference. Every donation helps create opportunities for newcomers to learn, work, and thrive.