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“ICA gave me a lot of hope and confidence,” says Mariam, one of the many immigrant youth who arrive in Victoria every year. Mariam came to Victoria in 2012 with her mother and three brothers. Her family was separated because her father had to remain in their home country. The first month of adjusting to a new life in Victoria was not easy. Mariam was homesick; she missed her family connections and friends, and found meeting people difficult in a new environment. Fortunately, Mariam and her mother found the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) soon after they arrived in Victoria and Mariam joined a number of ICA youth programs. Today, ICA staff regard her as an important leader and mentor for many new immigrant children and youth.
ICA is holding our annual Blossoms Campaign to support immigrant children and youth. Last year we asked you to help, and together, we exceeded our goal! The campaign made it possible for over 40 immigrant children and youth to integrate into our community through our summer youth programs.
With your gift of $25, $50, $100, $250 or a donation of your choice, you can give a newcomer youth a life-changing experience. A blossom matching your donation level will be added to the Blossom Tree in the ICA reception area. Take a look at the insert to see how your donation will help.
ICA’s youth programs go beyond providing essential services to immigrant children and youth, they provide them a safe place to connect and grow. Through the youth programs at ICA, Mariam, and other youth like her, strengthen English language skills, learn valuable life skills, and meet peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share similar experiences. More importantly youth such as Mariam are able to gain confidence and develop leadership skills. Mariam says that ICA’s youth programs are an essential part of her life in Victoria. She says that ICA gave her a place to belong where she could connect and grow; helping her become the person she is today.
Please help us this year in making the 2015 Blossoms Campaign a success. I invite you to join me in donating to the 2015 Blossoms Campaign and help immigrant children and youth like Mariam. The tree will grow and blossom until June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day.
You can make a difference to a young immigrant by supporting ICA’s 2015 Blossoms Campaign. I thank you for welcoming a new generation of young people into our community. Your generosity nurtures and enriches ICA’s youth program.
Sincerely
Cathy Hunter
Board President
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