Portail de l'Immigrant Association (PIA)

Would like to say a huge thank you to Maria for helping me and my husband. She was friendly and kind plus she manage to find a family for us in a short time notice period. And the host family is awesome and great people, who was our support and still helping us out. Great full for everything.

My family came from Ukraine a couple of weeks ago. This organization takes care of us. Help us find beds for kids, home furniture, provide food and general support. Especially great thanks to Valerie and Maria; they respond in no time.Very generous, attentive and reliable.

Marie and Mariia have been great resources to our new Ukranian family that is living with us in Calgary. It's so complicated to navigate all of the different things that need to be done when immigrating to Calgary, and they have both been so incredibly kind and knowledgeable to us through this transition. Thanks so much!

We are a family of four people and two cats. It's hard to believe, but Marie on behalf of PIA (Calgary) was able to find people, connect with us and provided the required assistance for our settlement. We're doing well now: working and learning. But let's be honest, without that help this wouldn't be the case. By far.Feel free to reach PIA org if you require assistance and be kind and give something back when you get stronger.

PIA is a wonderful place with amazing people! They organize many interesting events for francophones, women and children. Through these activities, newcomers have a unique opportunity to adapt and make new friends in a safe place. Thanks to Pia, I went to the mountains, participated in various workshops and learned a lot about francophones at a magnificent FrancoFestival. This is a great place to practice french with fun activities! Moreover, in Pia you can get a lot of useful information and various help. All staff are very kind and friendly - thanks to them I was able to feel at home in Canada. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

The admin at the reception was really polite and helpful. They helped me with the documents.The tax return file executive (Valerie) looked tensed and frustrated about something and all came out on me when some of my documents were incorrect.Filing for the first time in Canada, I was expecting a better meeting as I would do the same to my clients like always I do. Atleast I won't be that rude to anyone.On the flipside, I realised the necessary documents required for filing a tax so that I can try to do it myself in the future.

This is an amazing place, with very supportive, kind and helpful people. I really appreciate all the help and support from Marie. She found a wonderful woman, who opened her home for me and my son.Marie is always in touch and ready to help in any situation!Sincerely thank you, for your care and desire to help us, the people who are faced with the war in Ukraine.

I would like to thank PIA for arranging such gatherings. During hiking I have met new friends, had fun activities, which helped to recharge and connect with myself. It was definitely positive experience and I am looking forward to participating in others to come.

I would like to thank Maria for her professional organization of helping us find a host family. We were met by wonderful people who made our first weeks in Canada full of joy and wonderful experiences. Many thanks to all the Canadians for their kindness and hospitality.