Dear friends and supporters, It’s been several months of waiting and hoping. And due to the government’s withdrawal of staff processing sponsorship applications, our application has not yet been fully accepted. But we are much closer to bringing a family to safety in Canada, as we’ve been matched with a family who are currently in […]
Because of the generous hearts of our supporters, Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees has surpassed it’s goal of raising $40,000. That number is a symbol. It represents the compassion of our community and it quantifies the unrelenting efforts of my faithful friends in the ACWR. Most importantly, it represents hope. It gives us an opportunity to […]
Students in many of our classes at Allenby have been reading, discussing and writing about Canada’s commitment to welcome Syrian refugees. The grade 5/6 students in Mr. Hussain’s class went one step further and made a commitment to help fund a Syrian family by partnering with Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees. Students worked in groups to […]
With the help of our community of supporters, including the tremendous efforts of the students room 215, Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees has raised $22,000 since December. As wonderful as that is, we need to continue our work and meet our ultimate goal and be matched with a family. So we are busy planning our first […]
The holidays are behind us and the ACWR network is growing, re-energized and ready to launch the 2016 fundraising campaign with renewed commitment. ACWR raised close to $20,000.00 over the month of December. This was only possible because of the compassion of people in this community both young and old. As fantastic as that is, […]
Hello Allenby! Word is spreading! We want to send out a big thank-you to everyone who has come forward so far to offer their support to this worthy cause. Whether it be through volunteering or donations, you are the people who are making this happen! Our group has secured a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH). ACWR has aligned with […]
Millions of Syrians are fleeing a tyrannical environment. ALLENBY COMMUNITY WELCOMES REFUGEES is a neighbourhood group raising funds to settle one family of four. Your contribution can do so much. We know Allenby cares and together we can make a difference. Donations can be returned to a drop box located in the school office or […]
