News & Events

New Flex Foundation Grant Supporting Not 1, but 2 Community Partners

The Flex Foundation recently announced its decision to grant iSisters $17,500 USD in support of the iSisters Career Connections Program which will be offered at two community service partners: Immigrant Women’s Services Organization (IWSO) and Tungasuvvingat Inuit Centre. iSisters’ overall vision is closely aligned with that of the Flex Foundation, in particular the value of […]

The Johansen-Larsen Foundation Continues its Support

The Johansen-Larsen Foundation announced that it will grant iSisters $10,000 to ensure that it continues to deliver its existing, core foundational programs to current and future learners. To be able to offer these programs in a continuous stream at iSisters’ various partner centres is vital to the women we serve.  Our technology programs are essential […]

iSisters Donor Continues Its Support

iSisters is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 donation from The Wesley Clover Foundation. These funds will allow for the delivery of technology programs to help augment economic independence and self-esteem for women in need. The Wesley Clover Foundation supports local causes focused on the areas of Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Education and the immediate […]

iSister Honoured at #IMPACTAI2019

IMPACT AI brings together thought leaders, influencers, and practitioners to explore the principles, ideas, and real-world examples of responsible artificial intelligence. iSisters was thrilled to be featured and honoured at the Conference in Ottawa. With more than 600 attendees, host organization MindBridge Ai took time to spotlight local and national organizations that promote inclusivity, ethics, […]

iSisters Sincerely Grateful To Its Donors

iSisters is pleased to announce the receipt of the following generous grants from its Corporate supporters: Accenture: $5,500 in support of the iSisters Career Connections Program iSisters’ overall vision is closely aligned with that of Accenture. In particular, the values of preparing for the impact of digital technologies on the workforce, advancing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities […]

“I am taking the iSisters level 3 computer course and have found it very, very useful.  It has opened many, many locked doors in front of me. I have a new job.  They gave...

Sarah, iSisters student

I am a computer student in the iSisters course taught by Zahide.  I find the course extremely helpful.  Zahide explains the material step by step.   It is very helpful as the skills are very...

Charmaine, iSisters graduate

“Cornerstone offers a variety of programs and services that we hope one day will enable women to move out of the shelter with a tool box full of skills.  One of these programs is...

Transition worker, Cornerstone

“As a result of our partnership with iSisters, Youville Centre has been able to integrate technology into the curriculum and provide our young mothers with computer opportunities to enhance their future studies and careers....

Judith Sarginson, Executive Director, Youville Centre

“The purpose of this letter is to tell everybody how the computer course has helped me in achieving my goals. Right now I am taking a Masters course at Ottawa University where I need...

Yaquelin, iSisters student