The Sunils are coming to Canada!
The refugee family we have been sponsoring since 2018 are finally scheduled to arrive in mid-September. After landing here, they must quarantine for two weeks and then move to their own accommodation. We are still seeking a self-contained one or two bedroom suite with a yard, a good kitchen and high walkability to buses, shopping, services and community in Colwood or Langford.
If anyone knows of a suite that fits this criteria, please contact the Metchosin Refugee Sponsorship Group. We will provide their references and finances for the year.
- Fundraising
It will cost about $33,000 to bring the Sunils to Canada, and support them for their first year. Two thirds of that money has already been raised, but as COVID has made their wait longer we are also sending the family a stipend every month. Ongoing help with this is greatly appreciated.
- Housing and Furnishings
The Sunils speak English, and they are both eager to participate in the community and the workforce. They will arrive here to start a new life with only their suitcases and no other possessions or resources. We will need donations of good quality furnishings as we get closer to their arrival. We will also need to secure them a suite or apartment on the West Shore. Ideally, it should be close to bus routes and shopping.
- Donate an item to the Silent Auction
If you have something of value that we can auction, consider donating it and we'll add it to our silent auction. It can be an item or a service, and it should be something that other people would want to buy.
- Volunteer
The MRSG needs volunteers from the broader community to help our refugee family with various tasks. If you have time, expertise, knowledge or enthusiasm to bring to our committee, please contact us.