THE COMMUNITY IN ACTION
SUPPORTING THE SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILIES RESETTLEMENT PROJECT
The Collingwood Syrian Family Sponsorship team is joined by a large group of volunteers who continue to assist with the many tasks associated with helping our newcomers to adapt, settle in, find suitable housing, English language training and employment. There are currently five Syrian families residing in Collingwood, two have relocated here after their first year eleswhere because of the huge welcome and level of support offered by our Collingwood committees. We are now actively fundraising once again to raise the extra amount required to host our third sponsored family.
The photos below offer a flavour of some of the early preparation work that was done by our many volunteers as well as some photos of our newcomers happily joining in community activities and events – many of which were completly new experiences for them.
The latest photos show scenes from the one year anniversary celebrations held at Sunset Point on August 27, 2018 for the newest two Syrian newcomer families and attendend by all of the Syrian families.
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Celebrating a milestone
Two more Syrian families celebrate their first year in Canada
Syrian Family Picnic 2018
Newcomers and volunteers enjoy food, games and conversation at Sunset Point Park
Fun for All
Introducing...the Great Canadian egg toss!
A Kurdish song or two
Alaaddin demonstartes his considerable musical abilities on the tamboura
One year in Canada
The Diyabs and the Issas celebrate a new home and a new start in Collingwood
Sharing a meal
A proud father and his daughter
All kids like to play
For Raines Bozan, Collingwood is now his home
The food bank
The Bozans give back to the community
A 'real' newcomer
Evan Bozan was born in Collingwood shortly after the family arrived from Turkey
Amazing!!
A first taste of winter fun
Canada Day
The Town lays out the welcome mat for our first Syrian family
Donations make it possible
The response from the community has been extremely gratifying
Volunteers sorting clothing
Many hands make light work
