Dariia Lytvishko, a 27-year-old virtuoso organist hailing from Lutsk, Ukraine, is set to embark on a remarkable musical journey throughout Southern Ontario. This tour, comprising nine benefit concerts, is a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and support for Ukraine during challenging times. Dariia's first stop is in Barrie at Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie on Thursday October 5 at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at...
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This is a training session for private refugee sponsors to equip them with skills for best practice. Participants will learn how to do a needs assessment and cover everything a sponsored family needs to know begin their life in Canada, and will hear from a newcomer about his own personal transition.
Cleaning up after a wonderful summer? Trying to find a place to drop off gently used clean clothes for families in need? Search no more! Come to Northlea United between 9-1 on Saturday, September 26 and drop off those items. Maybe you can even drop off a few new things too? Hope to see you there - doing good while cleaning up. Image: clothessarah-brown-oa7pqZmmhuA-unsplash
Get ready for a night of delicious food, entertainment, and all for an amazing cause! Jubilee United Church is hosting a fundraising dinner called "Taste of Syria" on Friday, June 9th at 6:00 pm. This event is in support of the Refugee Committee's mission to sponsor a Syrian family and bring them to Canada. The menu for the dinner is no ordinary meal, it is an authentic Syrian cuisine created by the brother-in-law of the Syrian family Jubilee is sponsoring. Think hummus, fattoush, falafel,...
An invitation to private refugee sponsors, to join us to learn more about the issues and barriers that newcomers face in acquiring a new language. In addition, this is an opportunity to gain some English language coaching tips, and participate in post-workshop discussion to connect, learn and share.