Our Stories

Winter story from Isabel`s location!

Our Winter Celebration at Isabel didn’t go as planned. Winter weather shifted the day quickly, and keeping everyone safe came first.

Many of our newcomer families had been preparing through the night, ready to share food, joy, and time together, only to arrive at a very different day. Through the uncertainty, the spirit of the celebration stayed with us.

What really stood out was how our colleagues showed up. Feven, Neveen, Diriba, Frutuna, and our Building Supervisors, Henok and Isaia,s stepped in without hesitation, supporting families and one another with care and flexibility.

Moments like this remind us why this work matters. Thank you for showing what community looks like at IRCOM.

We had a wonderful visit from Amanda, the owner of Oh Doughnuts. She donated several days` proceeds to IRCOM and brought beautiful treats for our community. We’re so grateful for her support.

She shared that recent events in Minneapolis deeply moved her, and it prompted her to think about how these moments affect communities and families. As a gesture of support and awareness, she created a set of special donuts with messages centered on kindness and compassion.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-minnesota-ice-crackdowns-support-9.7058885

@ohdoughnuts

From conversations to celebrations, our Annual Tenant Holiday Party reminded us why community matters. So thankful for the people who make IRCOM a community of belonging.

#IRCOMCommunity #TenantHolidayParty #CommunityMatters #NeighboursTogether

A belated but heartfelt thank you to the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg for the generous holiday gifts for newcomer families in our community.

These gifts went directly to families building new lives here and navigating their first winters, first holidays, and first sense of home in Winnipeg. Support like this matters. It reminds people they’re welcomed, seen, and supported.

Thank you for the care and heart you bring to your work, and for helping make the season warmer for newcomer families.

@christmascheerboardwinnipeg

We are hiring.

This role focuses on building trust, sharing meaningful stories, and growing long-term partnerships that support safe housing, community, and opportunity.

IRCOM is looking for a Donor Stewardship and Fundraising Lead to help strengthen the relationships that sustain our work with newcomer families in Winnipeg.

This role focuses on building trust, sharing meaningful stories, and growing long term partnerships that support safe housing, community, and opportunity.

If you are an experienced fundraising professional who believes in equity, collaboration, and community impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your cover letter and résumé to hr@ircom.ca.

IRCOM values diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups. Accommodations are available upon request.

We appreciate the Winnipeg Free Press for highlighting the real experience of starting over in a new place. At IRCOM, we see it every day, kids discovering snow, parents learning new systems, and a community coming together to make the transition feel possible. Thank you for sharing these voices.

Read the full Winnipeg Free Press story here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2026/01/02/snowballs-and-warm-welcomes