May 2023

In this issue:

iSisters Membership Renewal | Volunteer Appreciation Lunch | Spotlight on Partners |

Welcome New Volunteers | Thank You Compu-Home | Meet Carolyn Law

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

Here at iSisters, we respectfully acknowledge that we work and live on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Nation. We commit ourselves to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation. Ondaje iSisters, nidapiitenindaamin kikenindamang eji ondaamitaayaang ashidj abiyaang ondaje ega wiikaad kamiigiwaaniwang iyo kichi Anishinaabewakii. Niwaawiindamaagemin niinawind kidji-kikenindamang tebwewin ashidj kidji-kwayakijichigeyaang kabii-ijiwebag.

iSisters Membership - Time to Renew!

Just a friendly reminder that if you have not already done so, please renew your iSisters membership.If you are not yet a member, it’s not too late to join!

Membership Fees and Benefits

$21 for one-year membership
Life Membership only $300
Membership is effective May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024.

What you get

iSisters Connect monthly Newsletter
invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting
voting rights at our AGM
virtual and in-person networking opportunities
special invitation to iSisters events
member awards and recognition on our website

Click below to renew your membership, or to join as a new member.

iSisters Membership

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

In honour of National Volunteer Week (April 16-23), iSisters hosted a volunteer appreciation lunch on April 21 to celebrate the stellar work of those who have committed their valuable time and energy to supporting our cause.

The event featured great company, good food and some terrific door prizes. Board Chair, Claire Toplis, was on hand to personally thank our volunteers. iSisters founder Cathy Lewis was unable to attend, but recorded a heartfelt thank you video. Click below to view.

Our lucky attendees also walked away with an attractive iSisters tote bag.

Special thanks to the generous donors of the door prizes, including John Cundell Stables for his donation of a horse drawn carriage ride in the Byward Market, and Jamie Copley for his Rideau Carleton Race Experience.

From all of us at iSisters, Thank You to all our volunteers!

Spotlight on Partners

The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) is a national not-for-profit organization that exists to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of persons with disabilities.

CCRW offers job search assistance, employer incentives, accommodation assessments, consulting services, and a variety of workshops. Additionally, they provide a range of services for employers, from consulting, to hiring and retention, and disability confidence training.

Whether you are a job seeker living with a disability or an employer looking to tap into a talented pool of candidates, CCRW will partner with you to meet your unique needs and help you succeed.

iSisters is pleased to offer our basic skills program to support the women participants at CCRW.

Welcome New Volunteers

Welcome to Tina Crouse and Susan Wellisch, who are assisting iSisters with our Security and Privacy Review.

Thank you Compu-Home

We want to share our gratitude to Malcolm and John Harding at Ottawa-based Compu-Home for their recent generosity in fixing two of our learner laptops at no charge. Their act of kindness not only helped us save money but allowed us to continue providing quality education to our learners.

It is gratifying to be part of a community that supports our mission to empower women through technology. Thank you Malcolm and John, for your generosity, excellent work, and for giving back to our community!

Meet Carolyn Law - Volunteer

Carolyn Law started as a volunteer with iSisters in May 2022, and immediately jumped into the role with enthusiasm. She has a wealth of knowledge around technology and learning, and is committed to furthering opportunities for women.

Carolyn completed the updating of the Basic Computer Skills curriculum, and she is currently helping with the ICT curriculum update as well. Her next role will likely be supporting the development of a curriculum for iSisters' new program for seniors, iWisdom, an area she is particularly passionate about.

Carolyn has brought hard work and dedication, as well as a positive, can-do attitude, to her role at iSisters, and her contribution is extremely valued. Thank you Carolyn!

Did you know…

Our programs are designed to be self-sustaining so the partner agency is able to operate the program independently
We provide free learning vignettes to women on our iSisters YouTube Channel, and a Resource Directory for women’s services
Women attending our programs build friendships, support each other and gain confidence within the classroom setting

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As a non-profit organization, all of our funding goes into creating a safe, judgment-free learning environment for our students.

Your support helps make this possible. Consider a donation today!

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