Hampers for Newcomers
This year our club received a district grant of $7,500 (based on our $2,500 donation) to assist the Syrian Newcomers in Calgary. These displaced new Calgarians arrive with just 1 suitcase and have to rebuild their lives from scratch. We partner with the Syrian Women’s Club to delivered the hampers so desperately needed.
 | Just recently, the Syrians Women’s Club completed putting together the baskets of goods for distribution to 26 families. They include food items, hygiene items, a $50.00 gift card, as well as 2 free cookie sheets and one pillow. |
 | This is the second batch which has been assembled, the first one, as you’ll remember, went out last summer. The value of this gift to each family is approximately $250. |
 | We would love to acknowledge the hard work of the Syrian Women’s club who have spent many, many hours acquiring and sorting the items as well as bundling all the items into hampers. In addition, we’d like to thank all our mentors who keep in touch with the families and provide the unique opportunity for these families to get settled and adapt to a whole new culture. Ghada Al Atrash Garth Toombs |