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Who We Are

A community-based foundation supporting newcomers and families in Edmonton with practical programs, guidance, and meaningful connection.

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Our Purpose

Mission

To empower vulnerable individuals and families in Edmonton by providing compassionate, culturally responsive support to navigate essential systems, achieve stability, and build pathways to economic and social inclusion.

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Our Future

Vision

A future where every person in Alberta has the power, support, and opportunity to thrive in a cohesive and equitable community.

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Dignity & Respect

We meet people where they are, honoring their lived experiences and cultural backgrounds. We listen with empathy, respect their unique needs, and deliver every service in a way that upholds their inherent dignity.

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Equity & Advocacy

We challenge barriers to create a more just and inclusive society for allز

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Partnership & Collaboration

We work as critical friends and allies—with peers, community, and government—to build new avenues for shared success.

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Empowerment

We equip people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for themselves, claim their rights, and build self-determined futures.

Community Support in Edmonton

Our Story

At Solidarity Assistance and Well-being Association (SAWA), we support newcomers, vulnerable individuals, and families in Edmonton with practical, culturally responsive services that help people feel safe, valued, and connected.

Our work is shaped by the real needs of the communities we serve. We listen, assess evolving challenges, and design programs that help individuals and families navigate essential systems, build stability, and move forward with confidence.

Through family support, youth programming, employment guidance, digital literacy, and volunteer leadership opportunities, SAWA helps strengthen belonging, resilience, and pathways to social and economic inclusion.

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