In late January, BDRA finally got the call from the government to ask if we were willing to sponsor a family of six currently living in a refugee camp in Jordan – and we gave an enthusiastic YES! This wonderful news has launched the preparations for the arrival of this family into full swing – […]
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Olivia Walker Edwards Recognised in House of Commons
Olivia Walker-Edward’s initiative in organising a Walk for Refugees on January 17th, which has raised over $5000 and still counting, has been recognised in the House of Commons by Burlington’s MP, Karina Gould. Ms Gould, in her first statement to the House since being elected last year, chose to recognise two individuals who have made […]
Walk for Refugees Raises Over $5000
On January 17th hundreds of Burlington citizens walked to raise funds to bring Syrian refugees to Burlington
Join the Walk for Refugees – Sunday January 17th at 3pm
When: Sunday, January 17 th , 2016 at 3:00pm Where: St. Luke’s Church Hall – 1382 Ontario Street How Far: 5-kilometer walk How Much: $5 admission ($20 FOR a tax receipt) What For: All proceeds will be donated to the Burlington Downtown Refugee Alliance to help bring a Syrian refugee family to Burlington! After: Free refreshments will […]
Announcing Burlington Downtown Refugee Alliance (BDRA)
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BDRA Now Accepting Donations
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