Services

How we serve our community

Settlement, community, and immigration services

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Settlement Services

UCSS provides guidance and advice for newcomers settling in Edmonton and Alberta

  • Finding rental residences or learning how to purchase real estate
  • Job searches
  • Applying for SIN and the Alberta Health Care Plan
  • Educational services including ESL and post-secondary options
  • School registration for children
  • Cooperation with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Edmonton
  • Cooperation with Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox churches

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Community Services

UCSS assists seniors, families, women, youth, the sick, and those in need with social support information and referrals

  • Information about social services
  • Information for seniors about welfare programs
  • Information on family benefit programs including Canada Child Benefit and Alberta Child and Family Benefit
  • Information about unemployment assistance and Employment Insurance
  • Translation services
  • Information about public and government organizations

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Immigration Services

UCSS provides general information and referral support for immigration questions

  • General information about immigration regulations
  • Information on immigration procedures and government information
  • Referrals to immigration specialists and lawyers

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Programs

Programs offered by UCSS Edmonton Transit pass support program by UCSS Edmonton

Transit Access Grant Program

UCSS Edmonton supports community members by providing public transit tickets to eligible individuals and families, when available. Assistance depends on program funding and available resources.

Food Card Program

UCSS Edmonton supports individuals and families in need by providing grocery gift cards when available. Availability depends on funding and organizational resources.

To find out whether support is currently available or if the program is open, please contact us by phone or email.