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They arrived on Thursday July 21st, 2016 on Egypt Air after a perilous journey that began in Damascus, Syria. After living in Jordan for 3 ½ years as refugees, my adopted Syrian family was given a glimmer of hope with notification that they were on the list of Syrian refugees being welcomed into Canada in…
It is said that it takes a community to raise a child. It also takes a community to welcome a refugee family. On July 21st, 2016, a team from St. Gregory’s Church welcomed the Ziyadeh family with open arms and open hearts. Here is their remarkable story: In February 2016, after living in Jordan for…
Dear Friends and Family, It is time for a quick update on the Ziyadeh family and how they are making out, 9 months after arriving in Canada as Syrian refugees. Their first Christmas in Canada was magical. Generous donations poured in, including a cash donation from employees at DisclosureNet (see my thank-you note below), enab…
Dear Certent/DisclosureNet Team, I am writing to you to thank-you for your generous donation to the Ziyadeh family’s Christmas gift fund. In 2016, people across Canada opened their hearts and their wallets to help Syrian refugees. Thank you for joining this initiative and being a part of a tremendous movement. It is said that it…
Dear Friends, The Ziyadeh family arrived in Canada on July 21st with just four suitcases containing all that they owned. Now, over two months later, they are happily settled in a fully furnished apartment. Thanks to you and many other individuals, the family has received so many donations, all of which have made their transition…