Calgary, AB – May 20, 2026 – Today, the Islamic Restoration Society (IRES) was honored to host the latest Inter-Agency Network Meeting, bringing together diverse service organizations from across Calgary to connect, share updates, and strengthen our collective impact.

The meeting took off with a vibrant morning networking session, followed by an official welcome, Land Acknowledgment, and a collaborative review of the previous meeting minutes from January.

Spotlighting IRES Programs and Referrals

A major highlight of the morning was the opportunity to present IRES’s dedicated services and programs to our fellow community partners. We shared our ongoing mission, focusing on holistic support and specialized initiatives, such as our legal and justice system programming aimed at reducing the overrepresentation of community members in the criminal justice system.

During the presentation, we invited agency representatives to actively refer individuals and families who could benefit from our tailored services. Strengthening these referral pathways ensures that vulnerable Calgarians receive the specific, culturally sensitive support they need to thrive.

Stronger Together: Community Agency Updates

The gathering also featured a round of “Agency Updates,” where organizations shared their latest initiatives, upcoming events, and resource expansions. From language training and housing support to senior programming and youth mentorship, the diversity of services represented in the room highlighted the robust safety net available to Calgarians.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated organizations that attended today’s meeting and continue to partner with us in building a more inclusive and supportive community.

Attending Organizations & Resources

To help our community navigate the incredible array of support available in Calgary, here is the list of organizations in attendance, along with links to their websites:

• Government of Alberta – Social media directory | Alberta.ca
• Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth – cbfy.ca
• CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) – ccisab.ca
• Centre for Newcomers (CFN) – centrefornewcomers.ca
• Cité des Rocheuses – citedesrocheuses.com
• Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) – immigrantservicescalgary.ca
• JFSC (Jewish Family Service Calgary) – jfsc.org
• Africa Centre – africacentre.ca
• Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) – rstp.ca
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) – sait.ca
• Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association (CCECA) – cceca.ca

For more information on IRES programs or to make a referral, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website.