Our Stories

Thank you, @streatfeast.ca , and thank you to everyone who stopped by the IRCOM booth, said hello, connected with our team, and learned more about our work in the community.

It was wonderful meeting so many people and being part of such a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community.

Missed us at Streat Feast? Our IRCOM 50/50 tickets are still on sale. Support newcomer families and take your chance to win a guaranteed $2,500 prize, with the jackpot continuing to grow.

Get your tickets through the link in our bio.

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The weather is looking great, so it’s a perfect day to get outside and enjoy StrEat Feast at The Forks!

Stop by the IRCOM booth, say hi to our team, and learn more about the work we do with newcomer families in our community.

While you’re there, grab your IRCOM 50/50 tickets. The raffle starts with a guaranteed $2,500 prize, and the jackpot keeps growing as more tickets are sold.

You can also buy your tickets anytime through the link in our bio.

Enjoy the sunshine, explore Streat Feast, and come find the green IRCOM tent. We’d love to see you!

#ircom #streatfeast2026 #5050raffle #communityofbelonging #winnipeg

Thank you to the Richardson Foundation and United Way Winnipeg Partnership for supporting important improvements at IRCOM’s Isabel location. Thanks to your generosity, our courtyard is now fully enclosed with protective netting, creating a safer and more functional space for children and youth to play, learn, and participate in outdoor activities. Your support also made it possible to install a new commercial refrigerator, helping us safely store food and continue providing nutritious meals and snacks to participants throughout the year.

@richardsoninternational & @unitedwaywpg

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A heartfelt thank you to Ecclesiastical Insurance for supporting IRCOM’s Greening Program through the Community Impact Grant.

This season, the program is bringing together 20 newcomer families and more than 60 participants, including children and youth, to grow fresh food, share knowledge, build friendships, and care for their community spaces.

Through gardening, families are improving access to nutritious and culturally familiar foods, learning sustainable practices, and creating a stronger sense of connection and belonging.

Your support is helping these gardens grow into welcoming spaces where families can learn, connect, and thrive.

#CommunityImpactGrant #IRCOM #GreeningProgram #CommunityConnection #FoodSecurity #NewcomerFamilies

A true community leader and an accomplished woman, Emilienne found her way to IRCOM through volunteer opportunities and quickly impressed us all during her interview. One of the panellists even remarked, “We are hiring the future ED.” That impression was no surprise - before coming to Canada, Emilienne was a national leader in women’s development in her country of origin, bringing a depth of experience, vision, and commitment to community empowerment that continues to shape her work today.

Emilienne has been a truly dedicated ACBP team member who takes her responsibilities seriously. She consistently ensured that 100% of program spaces were filled, that participants who missed sessions attended make-up classes, and that homework was completed and program steps were thoughtfully followed. She transformed financial literacy workshops into vibrant, supportive spaces where participants shared resources, built confidence, developed relationships, and strengthened their sense of community.

Emilienne is fearless in raising issues that need attention and generous with her time, expertise, and skills. While we once thought we had hired a future leader in a formal sense, Emilienne has always reminded us that she prefers leading from behind the scenes. For more than ten years, she has remained the trusted and highly respected Matched Savings staff member, quietly but powerfully creating lasting impact.

Through the Saving Circle, Transportation Loan, and IDA programs, Emilienne has recruited, supported, and empowered more than 1,000 newcomers. She is widely known in the community for her encouragement, mentorship, and unwavering support.

We thank you for your commitment and dedication, Emilienne. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary - and here’s to many more years together.