

SPONSOR
How can Businesses and Organizations Help?
Businesses and organizations big and small are encouraged to help welcome refugees.
Here are some examples of how your business or orgnization can contribute:
Give housing, items and services
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Offer accommodations at no cost or reduced cost
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Offer storage space to local organizations
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Offer in-kind donations including company space to host community events
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Donate, collect, or distribute items such as clothing, furniture, appliances, vehicles, food, mobile phones and books
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Provide services such as transportation, moving, internet, storage, computer maintenance, insurance, legal advice
Provide funding
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Fund a scholarship for refugees
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Organize fundraisers
Employ refugees and provide training
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Hire a refugee and encourage other employers in your community to do the same
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Provide training on language, digital skills, and soft skills
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Help refugees build professional networks
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Support and recognize organizations that employ newcomers
Include newcomers
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Encourage employees to mentor refugees in their workplaces and communities
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Organize social events to celebrate diversity and promote cultural exchange
In-Kind Donations
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Goods and services to support refugees families, or the KRRG.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
Anticipating the needs of a 'soon to arrive' refugee, we are looking for a safe counter top electronic cooking appliance; such as a hot plate, Insta-pot, roasting pot, etc.
For more information, please contact:
Louise Hockley, louhockley@gmail.com
250-427-3726
If you wish to make a cash donation please visit out donations page.