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It's been an exciting first month---

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Everyone welcome

We would like to share some very exciting news!!! Amira's brother and his young family will be moving from Vancouver to Chapleau. We are so excited that Rakan and his wife and their 2 year old son want to settle here in our community. They have been in Canada for a few weeks through government sponsorship but are choosing to relocate under that plan to be closer to family. Although we will not be financially sponsoring this family we do want to help them out however we can. Please help us in welcoming them and if anyone is able and willing please don't hesitate to contact our committee members to help this family get settled.

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What a beautiful family! It was a wonderful experience - we shook hands, shared a meal together and communicated through smiles and hand gestures and laughter. The children's open and uninhibited appreciation of the simple pleasures of their own beds and some toys was heart bursting - I can't wait to see what new experiences tomorrow brings

We are thrilled to announce that our refugee family will be arriving in Chapleau late Tuesday night! We are planning a welcoming event on Wednesday February 24 in the Pilon hall (Catholic church basement) from 4-6. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us in welcoming our new friends!!!!

Dear friends of Amira We are overwhelmed by the kindness in your hearts and the incredible outpouring of community support we have received. We are receiving a number of inquiries for items we still need. We are currently in search of kitchen wares to complete the set up of the apartment. We need pots and cooking utensils please. Also we could use an entrance mat, area rug, TV, coat tree, and a baby gate. If anyone has any lightly used items they would be able to part with please send a msg to Lina DiPasquale, Miranda Lambruschini, or Sebastien Groleau

Amira and her husband are 27 & 28 They have twins: one girl and one boy aged 8 They have a daughter aged 5 They have another set of twin girls aged 3 And they have a baby girl aged 8 months. We are receiving a lot of requests for specific information that we are unable to provide at this time. Thank you to all of you who have been so kind and want to donate clothing and other personal items. We do not know their sizes and will have to wait for them to arrive in order to answer your questions.

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We have set up etransfers on the account at the NorthernCreditUnion. Anyone who is interest near and far, can simply transfer money from their online banking account and email the money to: friendsofamira@gmail.com

We have had some inquiries; and the response and support from Chapleau has been overwhelming!! Cheques could be mailed to: Sacred Heart Refugee Fund PO Box 490 Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 Deposits can also be made directly at the Northern Credit Union.

We are very pleased to let you know that as of this afternoon, we have officially been approved to sponsor Amira and her family!!!