St. Thomas/Elgin Weekly News, October 22, 2015 There was much interest and many questions on Oct. 14 as about two-dozen people met to discuss how they could sponsor a refugee family into Elgin/St. Thomas. Hosted by the YWCA’s Settlement Services program, the meeting provided information on the different pathways through which refugees from abroad can be […]
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 […]