Humans of Skills for Change

Humans of Skills for Change is a series highlighting the driving force and inspiration behind our organization: OUR PEOPLE. Through this online campaign, we are featuring people who we work with and serve at Skills for Change.

Group of five young adults walking and talking on the sidewalk in a city, with brick buildings and leafless trees in the background.

Skills for Change has been serving immigrants and refugees for over 40 years. Our wide range of programs and services support newcomers, refugees, youth, women, seniors, and job seekers.

#HumansofSkillsforChange is a celebration and recognition of the unique skills and contributions of the people that we work with and people that we serve.

Consider joining us by donating to our campaign and support our work of building welcoming and equitable communities.

A man wearing a red hoodie with a Canadian maple leaf emblem and the word "Canada" on it, standing against a plain white wall and smiling.

Highlighted Stories

A close-up portrait of a man with dark hair, a beard, and mustache, wearing a light-colored shirt, in an indoor setting.
A man with dark hair and glasses looking down, wearing a black jacket and a patterned shirt, in an indoor setting with a yellow wall in the background.
A woman with braided hair in a bun, wearing a blue blazer and white top, standing in front of holiday lights and greenery.
A woman with short black hair, wearing a white blazer and a brown strapless top, standing against a light background next to a motivational quote about positive opportunities.
A woman with black hair and glasses smiling in front of a banner that reads "Humans of Skills for Change" and a quote: "I know you can pass your exam, keep trying, don't give up."

More of our people from Humans of Skills For Change.

Woman with brown hair looking out of a window in a waiting area

Barbara

A woman with dark curly hair in a black headband, wearing a black and white striped shirt, smiling, with large green leafy plant in the background.

Tania

Woman with braided hair smiling and touching her face, sitting next to a window.

Hamiont

Honorary Humans of Skills for Change

A smiling woman in a tan blazer standing in an industrial-style corridor with brick walls and metal beams.
A smiling man with dark hair wearing a light blue dress shirt and black tie, standing against a plain white background.

Jill Andrew

Josh Matlow