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A Syrian refugee family recently moved into a four-bedroom Coquitlam townhouse thanks to members of the Rotary Clun of Coquitlam Sunrise. The family of seven, who previously lived in a two-bedroom apartment, was delighted to move into their newly renovated home after Sunrise Rotary members completely renovated the three-storey townhouse. The Club took on the project after reading an article in the TriCity News about the work of the Friends of Refugees, a TriCity group helping settle refugees. The Club raised money to buy appliances, linens for bedrooms and bathrooms, and to cover the cost of paint, baseboards and other supplies. Club members also donated beds, lamps, a kitchen table set and more. “Our club was looking for a local, hands-on project that we could support that would provide assistance to residents in need,” says Club president Greg Garrison. “This was absolutely perfect. It is difficult to describe the overwhelming heartwarming feeling when you see the results and know you have changed the lives of the family in such a tremendously positive way.” | ||||||||
A Syrian refugee family recently moved into a four-bedroom Coquitlam townhouse thanks to members of the Rotary Clun of Coquitlam Sunrise.
The family of seven, who previously lived in a two-bedroom apartment, was delighted to move into their newly renovated home after Sunrise Rotary members completely renovated the three-storey townhouse. The Club took on the project after reading an article in the TriCity News about the work of the Friends of Refugees, a TriCity group helping settle refugees.
The Club raised money to buy appliances, linens for bedrooms and bathrooms, and to cover the cost of paint, baseboards and other supplies. Club members also donated beds, lamps, a kitchen table set and more.
“Our club was looking for a local, hands-on project that we could support that would provide assistance to residents in need,” says Club president Greg Garrison. “This was absolutely perfect. It is difficult to describe the overwhelming heartwarming feeling when you see the results and know you have changed the lives of the family in such a tremendously positive way.”