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Overview Anglican Diocese of Calgary Refugee Support & Settlement Committee General Information Who Do We Serve? Who Do We Work With? Are You Interested in Sponsoring Someone? Who Decides Which Cases to Sponsor? Want to Donate to Change a Refugee's Life?

PLEASE NOTE: 

AS OF 01 JANUARY 2026, OUR SAH IS NOT TAKING NEW EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR SPONSORSHIP.

FOR UPDATES, PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBPAGE IN APRIL 2026.

If you are looking to sponsor a refugee in 2026, please use the following link for a list of other Sponsorship Agreement Holders in Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/sponsor-refugee/private-sponsorship-program/agreement-holders/holders-list.html

 

If you are a refugee and want to be sponsored:

Unfortunately at this time our organization does not have the capacity to sponsor (fund and settle) individuals or families by ourselves; we need to work with the refugees’ family members or friends who already live in Calgary.

You can consult the list of Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH’s) for other groups in Canada that might have capacity to sponsor.

Find a sponsorship agreement holder - Canada.ca

* If you are still in your country of origin:

Unfortunately, we are not able to assist any individuals or families who are in their country of origin, even if life there is unsafe or difficult. The Private Sponsorship program in Canada is limited to helping people who have fled their country.

* We are also not able to sponsor people living in a country where they have the possibility of a durable or long term solution.

We understand that if you are trying to contact our organization, your life or the lives of someone you know are likely very difficult and potentially life threatening. We are deeply saddened by your situation and we are sorry that we can't assist you at this time. We pray for your safety and that you will find a place where you and your family can live in peace and prosperity.

Ways to Contact Us:

For general inquiries  regarding sponsorship, volunteer opportunities, etc. please email: refugee-inquiries@calgary.anglican.ca

As our Refugee Sponsorship staff work remotely, please do not visit the Anglican Diocese of Calgary’s office as the diocesan staff will not be able to assist you.

Want to know more?

To learn more about how Private Refugee Sponsorship works in Canada and Canada’s Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, visit https://www.rstp.ca/en/

To learn more about Canada’s approach to refugees and the IRCC, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees.html

If you are seeking information specifically about Canada’s assistance for people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html

If you are seeking information specifically about Canada’s assistance for people affected by the situation in Afghanistan, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/afghanistan.html