Welcoming Newcomers is Tric...
Petrusia Hontar on behalf of the Elgin Workforce Development Network Elgin This Month – November 2016 In St. Thomas – Elgin we have welcomed over 1,700 newcomers between 2001 and 2011. A large portion does not consider English as their first or native language. There currently are 58 different languages spoken here including Low German, Dutch, […]
2016 Recipient – Yuns...
Yunsu Kang may be young, but her efforts are mighty. At the age of 15 she started a cultural diversity club at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. This club plans school wide awareness-building initiatives that foster welcoming, caring, and inclusive communities. Through her leadership position Yunsu has mobilized many students to volunteer at numerous community […]
2016 Recipient – Grac...
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. […]
