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Refugee sponsorship

They're arriving on April 23rd, 2026!

Westminster has pledged to sponsor a widowed Syrian mother and her family of four children (age 7-22) in emigrating to Canada. They are a Christian family who primarily speaks Arabic, although the oldest daughter speaks English very well.

We are thrilled to announce that we have just received news that the family will be arriving in Canada on APRIL 23RD, 2026!

We are in urgent need of your support to get their home set up for them. A 4-bedroom home has been rented in south London and our hope is to have the house set up before their arrival. We are in need of a number of items and your gift of time for a number of tasks!

Tahani is the loving mother of this family. She is 39 years old and is described by her daughter as a great mom who is very generous. She is raising her four children on her own. When she lived in Syria she worked at a factory that made clothing.​
Yaman is a 22 year old young women who has graduated from University having studied Biomedical Sciences. Yaman has a good grasp of English, communicates well and dreams of studying medicine at UWO.
Mohamad is 21 years old has finished high school and he wants to travel when he gets older. Mohamad likes working hard and making money!
Salam celebrated a birthday in March and is 17 years old. She presently is in Grade 10 and doing well in her educational studies. Salam likes being with people and laughing.
Yassmin is the youngster of the family, and is 7 years old. She is a busy and inquisitive girl who is presently in Grade 1. She loves her family and likes to be busy.

OUR GOAL OF $68,000

Our Goal of $68,000
$62,000 raised so far 91%

The following items would be a tremendous blessing to the family! *livingroom coffee table *toys suitable for a 7-year-old girl *backpack for Yassmin (7 year old) *handmixer *stand mixer *kitchen strainer/collander *can opener *cutlery trays (2) *glass storage containers *slow cooker *air fryer *wet and dry pads for swiffer *first aid kit *Value Village Gift Card $50 (for Yassmin) *Value Village Gift Card $50 (for Salam) *Value Village Gift Card $50 (for Mohamad) *Value Village Gift Card $50 (for Tahani) *Value Village Gift Card $50 (for Yaman) *Food Basics Gift Card $50 & $25 *Walmart Gift Card $25

SUPPORTING THEM ONCE THEY ARRIVE!

1

Continue to fundraise to meet our goal of $68,000. We have committed to financially support the family by covering their rental costs for 1 year.

2

A search team have been out in the community in South London looking for appropriate housing. A 4-bedroom town home has been found. Items such as furniture, housewares, linens and bedding are being collected. Once the rental is available for occupancy we will be moving in furniture and items.

3

Tahini and her five children arrive in Toronto on April 23rd! A contingency of greeters will meet them at the airport and welcome them to Canada.

4

Assist the Hammouda family with transitioning to a new life here in Canada. Volunteers will be needed to accompany the family to appointments and navigating the 'red tape' of becoming a Canadian.

HELP

If you are willing to join the team of people helping, please contact the office to get in touch with the right person. If you have a fundraising idea, we would love to hear it and have you jump on board!

DONATE

Donations toward the Hammouda family can be made online below, or by sending cheque made payable to Westminster United Church with" Refugee Family" in the memo. All donations will receive a tax receipt.

THANK YOU

Curries United Church graciously donated $9,550.53 towards Westminster's goal of bringing this Syrian Refugee to Canada! After the decision to close their building, Curries UC sought out ways to help give new life. When one door closes, another door opens.

Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser at the Thamesford Community Egg Hunt & Easter Sunday morning breakfast! Together we were able to raise over $500.00 towards this initiative.