Empowering Communities Together

OUR MISSION

PASS’s mission is to empower newcomers by facilitating seamless settlement and integration, strengthening community resilience through capacity building, providing timely humanitarian assistance, and fostering cross-cultural connections.

What PASS Does

Empowering Newcomers to Thrive

PASS is a community-based nonprofit that helps immigrants, refugees, and newcomers settle, connect, and thrive in Alberta and across the Prairies.

Comprehensive Support Services for Newcomers

  • Food Hampers
  • Employment Readiness
  • Capacity Building
  • Home Caregiver
  • Settlement & Integration
  • English for Life

Engaging the Community for Empowerment

  • Our programs connect immigrants to job opportunities and skills training essential for their careers.
  • We foster community connections, promoting social inclusion and networks among newcomers and locals.

Our Committed Team of Professionals and Volunteers

Passionate professionals and volunteers.

ABDIKADIR ABDI
FOUNDER
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PHUONG DUONG
PROJECT COORDINATOR
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 Sophie Nguyen
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Testimonials from those we’ve supported and empowered

  • PASS changed my life; I found a true community.
    SUMAYA ABDURAHMAN
    PHARMACY STUDENT
  • PASS has positively impacted the lives of newcomers in our community
    AMIRA DWEIK
    JOURNALIST

Join Us in Making a Difference

Get involved and support newcomers!