This summer CCI-LEX is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $10,000 to ensure our most vulnerable newcomers have access to the English language classes and community supports they need to rebuild their lives in Canada!
Even better, if we reach our goal with donations made through this special Government of Alberta website, they will match half our total with a $5,000 gift! What a great chance to see your gift have even more of an impact! Make your donation today!
CCI-LEX continues to see a dramatic increase in demand for our English language classes, with long waiting lists made up of refugee claimants, or asylum-seekers, who are restricted from entering many language programs due to their immigration status. Most of these people are waiting for beginner level classes – those who need English the most!
Over the past year, CCI-LEX has filled this crucial gap by providing three classes specifically for refugee claimants. We have provided those with zero to little English with survival language skills and a safe, welcoming environment to help them build community in their new home.
“My husband and I could not even say hi, but now we can communicate with our neighbours in English with some phrases, and this had made us very happy, hopeful and confident.” – Yeliz, refugee claimant from Turkey
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to ensure we can continue these essential classes, as our current funding is set to decrease from September.
Together, we can keep our English classes for refugee claimants running for another year!