Syrian Refugees Support Group Calgary

Welcome to the Syrian Refugee Support Group Calgary! This group is for Syrian refugee related posts or refugees in general. To keep it fully action oriented to help and support the refugees, we avoid any political or ideological discussion here. If you post any religious events here, please do it by relating the significance of this event to the refugees. This is not a place to promote your general event unless it has some significance that you can directly relate to the newcomers. We also do not allow any fundraiser in this group unless previously consulted with Sam or myself Saima. Same applies for a business. You can only promote a business here if there is a discount for refugees or the item is highly sought after by them (cannot find it anywhere else) or it is a business/service by one of our dedicated volunteer/ donor/ sponsor. This group is dedicated to the betterment of the Syrian and other refugees. Sam Nammoura and Saima Jamal are co-founders of this group and we have 100s of volunteers. This is a citizens action driven group of community volunteers with various origins and beliefs, from all walks of life, that made Calgary the most welcoming place for refugees. This group serve all Syrian refugees in Calgary whether they were government, church or privately sponsored in the most extensive way imaginable. SRSG give practical help to integrate and settle the refugees including: airport welcomes, translation services, meeting hubs for refugees, sponsors, donors, employers, support organization, staff, media, a warehouse distribution centre and delivery services for donated household items, family support groups and home visits, driving assistance for appointments and meetings, emotional support, community awareness through school, church and other presentations, information on Canadian life skills, resume writing and job search support, ESL support, one-on-one friendships through sports events, soccer and volleyball, play groups, library visits, recreational outings and coordination of sponsorships for new refugee applicants. SRSG allowed volunteers who share a common belief in the value of human life to welcome and integrate newcomers who have escaped the Syrian war zone. The heart of the SRSG was the cinderblock warehouse that for 4.5 months buzzed with the energy of hopeful refugees and compassionate volunteers. There, newcomers came to pick up furniture and clothing but left with much more. The warehouse is a place where new friendships began, job opportunities discovered and a rich support system created. We continue to fiercely better the lives of refugees by focusing on getting them their household needs, jobs, starting their businesses, improving their English, bettering their health and lifestyle and involving the youth in a multitude of activities. If you have joined this group to volunteer, donate or sponsor - we welcome you with open arms! Contact info: To post items or ask for help, join the SRSG by clicking "Join" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YYCSYR/ General inquiries: srsgcalgary@gmail.com Direct email: saimajamal2268@gmail.com; samnamora@hotmail.com You will find us in our temporary home (upto June 30, 2017) : Warehouse/ Donation Centre & Newcomer's Community Centre in 6923 Farrell Road SE Calgary on Wednesday/ Thursday 6pm-9pm and Saturday/ Sunday 12pm-6pm. For donations, please bring gently used household and kitchen items, furniture here during the stated hours of operations. If you are refugee who has been here for the last 90 days or any needy individual, single parent or homeless - you can surely drop by our warehouse to get a leg up on free clothes, household and furniture. www.yycsyr.ca www.facebook.com/groups/yycsyr www.facebook.com/yycsyr