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 →
Kamloops United Church (already a refugee “Sponsorship Agreement Holder” with the national government) is holding an information meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 @ 7:00 pm @ Kamloops United Church. During this meeting, the “KUC Refugee Resettlement Committee”, and R.A.F.T. (an … Continue reading →
30 folk gathered at the Kamloops airport this week to welcome our new friends to Canada. To see photos, visit our PHOTOS page. … Continue reading →
