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 →
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 →
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 →RAFT (Refugees and Friends Together) is presently fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolatier! This Purdy’s fundraising program gives 25% of the profit back to the charity (RAFT) and it’s an easy way to complete your Easter shopping. You may shop online, or by … 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) held an information meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. During this meeting, the “KUC Refugee Resettlement Committee”, and R.A.F.T. (an acronym for “Refugees And Friends Together”, which … 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 →From the KUC Refugee Resettlement Group: Our two newly sponsored refugees will be arriving in Kamloops on July 9th. We would be delighted to have some of you at the airport to welcome our new comers. 7:15 pm, Thurs. July 9, … Continue reading →
