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World watching Canada's private sponsorship program: Goodspeed continued from p.10 Refugee Settlement Committee are working with Lifeline Syria, where Goodspeed now works volunteer communications, to get the application for the family through -- hoping to have all seven members in Oakville by late March or early April. The committee has already secured a three-bedroom apartment for them in central Oakville and set up a website -- www. standrew-refugees.com -- outlining the sponsorship project and a list of furnishings and home donations needed for the family. Goodspeed estimates to look after a family of seven for 12 months and refurbish an apartment from nothing, the committee needs to collect approximately $63,000. "That's what we budgeted for start-up costs and for the year support," he said. "We haven't done a formal request for funding yet within the church community, 17 | Friday, February 19, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com It's a very Canadian thing (wanting to help out) and people are very active and involved... and help them settle into the community. So, it's incredible, almost like watching a replay of history in a way. St. Andrew's Refugee Settlement Committee member Fortinos and Food Basics. The event runs from 1-3 p.m. To arrange for pick up of donations, contact the committee by email at standrewrefugees@gmail.com. Fundraising concert Feb. 27 There will also be a fundraising concert held Saturday, Feb. 27 at the church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert, featuring 80 voices from Burlington and Toronto Welsh men's choirs, cost $30 and can be purchased through the committee or church. Goodspeed said the positive reaction of outreach and support from the Oakville community already has been fascinating and is very reminiscent of the Vietnamese boat people crisis of 1979 when Canada settled 60,000 people over 18 months. "It's a very Canadian thing (wanting to Peter Goodspeed but we've already raised $45,000 (through word of mouth)." The committee is holding a Coffee Party Tuesday, Feb. 23 at St. Andrew Church, 47 Reynolds St., for donations of household goods from the list of needed items on its website, as well as monetary donations and gift cards to Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, help out) and people are very active and involved... and help them settle into the community. So, it's incredible, almost like watching a replay of history in a way," he noted. As if to come full circle, Goodspeed said through his work with Lifeline Syria, he's seen Vietnamese refugees who settled in Canada now sponsoring Syrian refugees. "The rest of the world is watching... we've had newspapers from the U.S. and Europe taking a look at Canada and its private sponsorship program because there's nothing quite like it anywhere else... it's something a lot of people are pretty wellimpressed with," he explained. "To get small groups of people in communities that will go out and help a total stranger and help them settle, integrate and welcome them with open arms; it's a pretty fascinating thing to watch." Lindt Chocolate 23 Locations Across Canada $15 for $30 to Spend on Hop into Easter ADDITIONS: Design, Permits, Construction EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS: Windows, Wood Siding, Stucco, Stone, Roofing INTERIOR RENOVATIONS: Interior Design, Kitchens, Basements, Flooring, Painting COMPLETE RENOVATIONS · LICENSED · CERTIFIED · PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE 905.334.0445 Don't Miss This Amazing Offer! Visit WagJag.com/Lindt www.eastviewhomes.ca G L E N N C O L LI N G 'S "It feels good to know it's all taken care of." Over 70% of people polled* admit it... they don't know the details of their partner's funeral and cemetery wishes. How about you? Thinking ahead makes sense, so discover your options. Discuss it with your loved ones. Pre-planning is easy with the Family Registry Estate Planner from Arbor Memorial. AUTO SERVICE Exceptional service doesn't end when you drive away. CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM Rewards Dollars Earn money towards future services every time you visit. Membership FREE Give Back Donate a portion of your Rewards Dollars to charity. Call today to order your FREE Planning Kit 905-257-1100 glenoaks.ca Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial Reminder Program Loyalty Program Receive timely maintenance You and your friends will receive valuable Rewards Dollars. and oil change reminders. 2-Year / 40,000 km Warranty 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Eastside Auto Service J u s t o ff t h e S o u t h S e r v i ce R o a d 3164 Ninth Line (403 & Dundas St.) Mississauga/Oakville, ON Arbor Memorial Inc. * Arbor Memorial Inc. survey of 1,033 Canadians conducted by Environics Research Group Ltd. in August 2015 CALL TODAY Fourth Line Auto Service 559 Speers Road Oakville (289) 201-3562 4thlineauto.com 573 Char twell Rd. Oakville (289) 203-0752 eastsideautoser vice.ca