More families coming!

 The next two FUCO sponsored families are chosen!

One family has been found through the government’s Blended Visa Office-Referred Program and includes young parents in their twenties with two children (ages 1 and 2). The family, currently living in Jordan, may arrive anytime over the summer/early fall. Our Family Support Team #2 is gearing up to welcome them.
 
The second family includes parents with three girls, ages 9, 3, and 1. They have relatives in Ottawa who are putting a volunteer team together to help with their settlement and we will provide the financial support. Because this is a private sponsorship (with no government help), it may take a year or even longer before the family arrives.
 
With the spring weather, we are now looking for bicycles and helmets for the children in our first family (ages 9, 7, and 4). And we could still use a queen size bed frame for the parents. If you can help, please contact: syrianrefugees@firstunitarianottawa.ca
 
First day of school…a little convincing was required...