Martha Ashbaugh (long-time member of KUC and of KUC’s Refugee Resettlement Committee) was on CBC radio’s DayBreak talking about Refugees And Friends Together (RAFT). COVID has been difficult for people who are here in Canada and those looking to come … Continue reading →
If you visit the Kamloops’ Colombo Lodge Italian Culture Centre’s website, you’ll discover they have a “take out” menu. They also have a once/month take out meal fundraiser, in support of a different local charity each month. This month it … Continue reading →
As RAFT (Refugees And Friends Together) announced last week, we have received notice of our next family’s arrival! This is very exciting and we have only a short time until their arrival at the airport on Thursday, Sept. 26. We … Continue reading →
The 2019 Multifaith Calendar is now available. “Refugees and Friends Together” (RAFT) is pleased to once again present the 2019 Multifaith Calendar for sale. R.A.F.T. receives the profits from each sale as a fundraiser. The Theme this year is ‘Coming … Continue reading →
RAFT (Refugees And Friends Together) founded by Kamloops United Church’s Refugee Resettlement Committee, is grateful to Arabic speaking individuals who have acted as language support in our sponsorship of refugees from Syria. In June we gathered to thank those who … Continue reading →
RAFT (Refugees And Friends Together) founded by Kamloops United Church’s Refugee Resettlement Committee, is grateful to Arabic speaking individuals who have acted as language support in our sponsorship of refugees from Syria. In June we gathered to thank those … Continue reading →
Refugees and Friends Together are hosting a Public Update on Refugee Resettlement. Please join us. May 16th at 7 pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. POSTER: RAFT
Continue reading →Help welcome Syrian newcomers as they start their new life in Canada and settle in Kamloops, BC. Join the Syrian newcomers for this festive occasion, Saturday, April 2nd at 6 pm. This fundraiser dinner is sponsored by the Kamloops Islamic Society, will … Continue reading →
Support Refugee Resettlement! The KUC Refugee Resettlement Committee has the 2016 Multi-Faith calendars for sale. Cost is $20/calendar. This year’s theme is gratitude. Proceeds from the sales go to sponsoring our 3 refugee families here in Kamloops.
Continue reading →Kamloops will welcome 2 families of new-comers to our community. To view the CFJC news interview with Martha (Kamloops United Church Refugee Resettlement Group) and Heidi (a member of the local Jewish community, and new member of RAFT / “Refugees … Continue reading →
