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Overview
Connect Calgary newcomers with the right organization quickly.
Common Calgary newcomer needs
Newcomers in Calgary often need help understanding local systems, finding family doctors, registering children for school, improving English or French, accessing food support, finding work and connecting with community associations.
- First weeks in Calgary orientation
- School and childcare navigation
- Employment and resume support
- Food bank and emergency assistance referrals
- Community and cultural association connection
Fastest way to get connected
If you are unsure where to start, use a guided match based on your location, preferred language, immigration status, family situation and urgency. Then message the top organization or request support directly.
- Choose Calgary as your location
- Select your primary need
- Indicate if help is urgent
- Contact only organizations that match your need
Frequently asked questions
Are Calgary settlement services free?
Many nonprofit settlement and community services are free, but each program has its own eligibility rules.
Can I get help if I just arrived?
Yes. Many organizations focus on first-week and first-month support for newcomers.