#community #soup sisters #Syria #Syrian RefugeesOttawans invited to welcome Syrians with soup_ (Soup Sisters) _ Over one thousand Syrian refugees have arrived in Ottawa in recent months to begin their lives anew and thanks to generous sponsors and donors they have been welcomed with clothing, accommodation and an outpouring of support. In April, they will also be welcomed with soup – the universal comfort food. ...
#Refugee 613 #Refugee Sponsorship Support Program #Syria #Syrian RefugeesCity mobilizes to help refugees of Syrian crisisToday, Mayor Jim Watson welcomed residents, local agencies, and subject-matter experts at City Hall to mobilize the community to help refugees of the Syrian crisis. The Mayor’s Public Forum on Syrian Refugee Resettlement Efforts saw the launch of Refugee 613, a short-term project in response to the global refugee crisis, and United for Refugees, a new fundraising initiative to support local sponsorship and settlement efforts. ...
#Jean Pigott Place #Mayor Jim Watson #Syrian RefugeesMayor Watson to host public information forum on Syrian refugee resettlement effortsFollowing a meeting held by Mayor Watson with faith leaders and frontline organizations on Wednesday, the City of Ottawa will be hosting a public information forum and town hall at City Hall. This session will bring together our residents and community groups that wish to help with subject matter experts that can provide the knowledge and contacts that will make their involvement possible. ...