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Help Merylie raise money

For participating in 2021 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

My Story…

For the fourth year in a row I will be leading Team Houston ( Jim and I, Lucy, Milo, Charlotte, Penelope and Simon) In the 5k walk/run in the Scotia Bank Charity Marathon

This is the main annual fundraising effort to support the work of the Holy Trinity Refugee Committee, which has welcomed more than 135 individuals and families since 1991, from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Syria, Colombia, Turkey, El Salvador, Iran, Iraq and Rwanda. We are currently expecting three families as soon as Covid restrictions are lifted. They could all arrive very soon after travel is permitted, and we need to be ready to support them.

Team Houston is hoping to raise $10,000 of the $25,000 the Committee will need this year.

We need your help more than ever. Anything you can give will be deeply appreciated.

Description

Our Refugee Committee invites you run or walk to support newly arrived refugees. Since 1991, we have sponsored and provided financial and moral support to around 135 refugees fleeing persecution in countries such as Afghanistan, Colombia, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq and Rwanda. Today, they are making positive contributions to our society, both economically and socially. 

We have submitted applications for two families - one from Eritrea and one from Syria - that are waiting, and we are working on a new application for a single Iraqi LGBTQ man. We are also watching for details of the resettlement plans for Afghan refugees. 

We need your support to accomplish this mission.


Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 25 Anonymous This is wonderful work you are all doing. Many thanks to the whole team. $100.00
Sep 25 Maggie Keep up the good work, Merylie! $100.00
Sep 25 Mira I want to help you with this important work. Good luck! $100.00
Sep 24 Mom Happy birthday Sindy. We love you and will always miss you. $500.00
Sep 24 Suzanne The Lord bless you all! $100.00
Jul 28 Jim Houston You go (again) girl! $500.00
Jul 28 Anonymous to support your good work $250.00