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 […]
2015 Recipient – Menno
Mennonite Community Services is an agency that is always finding ways to meet the needs of their clients. Some of the notable achievements include: Responding to needs of literacy by providing alternative means to access language supports and working collaboratively with other agencies to form a program for women and their children Helping the community understand […]
2015 Recipient – Joyce
Joyce Jeffreys has touched the lives of many newcomers. Her nomination came with two letters of support. Some of the acts that live on in the hearts of the nominators include: Coaching during free time to prepare for citizenship tests Providing transportation Providing comfort by spending time when times were difficult Visiting in the hospital when they […]