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I Run With Refugees
Mavis and I recently read an age-appropriate book titled, 'What is a refugee?' She asked lots of questions, "What's happening? Why are the people sad? Why are their houses broken?" Somber, quiet, she reflected on it for days after. My daughter doesn't understand things like privilege or equality quite yet (she is only 3 after all) - but together we're going try to take the first steps in learning to care and to show love. Which is why... for the second year, just around my birthday (shameless plug), we're doing the Scotiabank Charity Walk to fundraise for Adam House - a home for refugees in downtown Toronto. #BirthdayGirlStrollsForRefugees :D On October 17, Mavis, hubs and I will be doing a socially-distanced walk with the Adam House fam - looking forward to it! We are grateful for any amount you might be able to contribute to support the amazing work that Adam House does to welcome the refugee community in Toronto.
Description
Where would you go if you had nothing and you knew no one?
Having nothing and knowing no one is often just the beginning of the barriers new refugees face. Often times there is a language barrier. Refugee claimants are dealing with numerous issues-trauma that was experienced in their home country and on their journey to Canada, and often living with the anguish of leaving family behind.
Adam House provides refugee claimants with clean and safe living accommodations. The staff at Adam House provide assistance and advice with immigration procedures, primarily to residents and former residents. They provide referrals to legal services, medical assistance, and community resources. However, Adam House is much more than shelter or the services they provide. Adam House is home. A place where residents find friendship and support-from staff and each other.
Every dollar raised enables Adam House to continue welcoming refugees.
Visit www.adamhouse.org for more information.
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | Anonymous | $40.00 |
| Oct 20 | Ernest | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 19 | Gord and Patti | $50.00 |
| Oct 18 | Felix, Eleanor and Isaac | $100.00 |
| Oct 18 | Hum family | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 17 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 17 | Eric Leong | $100.00 |
| Oct 17 | Lexie | $75.00 |
| Oct 13 | Jim and Sue | $100.00 |
| Oct 10 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
