Locally, our community was able to band together to support refugee resettlement. Grace Community Church was involved in all aspects of supporting a refugee family resettle. Their work began with fundraising events like a bike rally and benefit concert. This pre-arrival work helped build awareness in the community to prepare to accept a refugee family. […]
2016 Recipient – Karen
Karen Palmer has been dedicated to supporting refugee resettlement efforts in the community. She worked tirelessly to support the family as they overcame challenges that arose in this major life transition. And if her dedication to this cause isn’t enough, she has also been volunteering weekly to support other newcomers in the community in one […]
We’re Helping to Welco
Elgin This Month – September 2016 The St. Thomas & District region isn’t as much of a hub for immigration and refugee settlement as some areas, but that doesn’t mean we’re not active on the issue. Since formation a few years ago, the Chamber has been active in work with a local organization called STELIP […]