Lethbridge Local Immigration Partnership

The Lethbridge Local Immigration Partnership is a community-based program that actively engages community stakeholders to identify needs, challenges, and gaps in the newcomer settlement journey. Our goal is to seek creative, sustainable solutions that help newcomers successfully integrate and thrive in their new home. LLIP is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and hosted by Lethbridge Family Services – Immigrant Services.

No, LLIP does not provide direct, one-on-one settlement services to immigrants. Instead, we work at a systemic and community level to coordinate services and build a more welcoming environment. If you are a newcomer looking for direct assistance, guidance, or personal settlement services, we encourage you to explore our website's Newcomer's Guide, Immigration section, or contact Lethbridge Family Services - Immigrant Services directly.

The Newcomer's Guide is designed to provide valuable tips and resources to support newcomers as they integrate into life in Lethbridge. It organizes information into 11 key categories:

• Employment

• Government

• Health

• Help and Support

• Home and Community

• Immigration

• Language and Education

• Money

• Recreation and Culture

• Safety and the Law

• Transportation and Travel

LLIP coordinates four active working groups that bring together community partners to improve newcomer integration across key areas:

1. Community and Social Inclusion Working Group: Focused on improving newcomers' access to essential community systems like housing and transportation, while building a warm sense of belonging.

2. Employment Working Group: Dedicated to reducing systemic barriers in the job market, fostering career development, and collaborating with local employers to support newcomer talent.

3. Health Working Group: Working to ensure equitable access to physical and mental healthcare services by providing key resources and supporting local health providers.

4. Language Working Group: Focused on enhancing integration by improving newcomer access to English and French language learning programs and resources, and helping community stakeholders engage more effectively with language learners.

The working groups each have their own, dedicated section of the website (accessed from the homepage) with related resources, helpful links, and a “hub” where materials produced by the working groups are found.

There are several ways to get involved as a volunteer, partner, or donor. You can explore what to expect and fill out our volunteer and donorship interest form via the Volunteer/Donate tab on the homepage. For specific inquiries, you can also reach out directly to the LLIP team by emailing lip@lfsfamily.ca or calling 403-320-1589 (Lethbridge Family Services).