PREPARING FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES COMING TO ALBERTA

 

Many people are involved in preparing for the arrival of Syrian Refugees.  There are lots of needs and a group in Rotary has been meeting to discuss and gather information to see if there are ways Rotary can assist.  Perhaps your club is already making its own plans – there are many ways to assist.

 

One immediate need, is for STORAGE SPACE.   Zarifa Hneidi has been one of a number of people receiving  donations of clothing and furniture, but has run out of space to store additional items.  What is needed -  a large warehouse or similar facility in or near Calgary where the current items can be stored, and with capacity to accept the many donations available of furniture and household equipment.

 

DO YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION?  Perhaps your company has some additional space or a spare, unused warehouse?  The Committee overseeing some of these activities would look after keeping it secure, being there to receive items after the initial things have been put in storage.  They also have access to vehicles that can move things around.

 

The person to contact with your offer or other suggestions is:
 

Zarifa Hniedi,  zhniedi@gmail.com  or phone her at 403-608-1391.  Zarifa and Rotarian Ghada Al Atrash are good friends and connected through the Syrian Women’s Club of Calgary.  Ghada is working to create other ways that Rotary might be able to get involved in helping the refugees.

 

Keep in mind that Zarifa can’t accept more clothing or other items at this time.  She has no place to store them.

 

Thanks for thinking about this issue. 

Garth Toombs

Rotary Club of Calgary

403-239-6317