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Oakville is best place on planet to raise family, says Mayor Burton continued from p.14 Jenkinson told the Oakville Beaver the program is modelled after cultural ambassadors already helping newcomers settle into Halton schools. Hanadi Al-Masri, who also works at HMC Connections, explained sometimes a language interpreter isn't enough and there needs to be someone who can explain broader concepts. For example, often there is no direct translation for anxiety from one culture to another and it's the role of the cultural ambassador to explain the context, she explained. The cultural ambassador will also help foster and develop trust and a relationship between therapists and support workers with the Syrian refugees that need help. Other programs and groups supported by the resettlement fund include: · Big Brothers Big Sisters Halton's Adventure Canada Club. The school-based mentoring program is expanding to include children ages six to 12 years old and will focus on newcomer children, teaching them about Canada, enhancing their English skills and building their self-esteem. They can also access homework help; · Halton Community Legal Services' program to help teach private sponsors supporting refugees about legal rights in three areas: housing, employment and social assistance entitlement; · Rotary Club of Oakville-Trafalgar Foundation Inc.'s efforts in helping two Syrian families (it received two grants) with supporting costs for rental subsidy and other expenses including clothing, furniture, medical care and more; · St. John's United Church's New Hope Oakville Project, which supports a sponsored Syrian family of four with rent subsidy. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton shared how proud he was of the community for how quickly it has responded and continues to respond to help Syrian families. "The one touch point of our community that's kept me going the whole time I've lived here is I have seen over and over again how our warm and friendly welcome to newcomers speeds them to successful place in our community where they can be fully involved, participating and giving back," he said. Burton also addressed the new Syrian refugee families and told them Oakville isn't just a place to find refuge. "Oakville is a place to help build a wonderful future for a really, vital and engaged and exciting community," he said. "In my opinion, it is the best place on the planet to raise a family and so I congratulate not just Syrian refugees, but everyone who chooses Oakville as a place to raise your family. I think you demonstrate incredibly good judgment." FREE Gift $ 10 Card * Offer valid only at Aurora Sobeys - 15500 Bayview Ave., Aurora; 1250 Brant St. Burlington Sobeys; Tillsonburg Sobeys - 678 Broadway Street, R.R. 7 Tillsonburg; Milton Sobeys - 1035 Bronte Street S., Milton; Flamborough Sobeys ­ 255 Dundas St., Waterdown; Stratford Sobeys ­ 581 Huron St., Stratford; Maple Grove Sobeys ­ 511 Maple Grove Dr., Oakville; Bronte Sobeys ­ 2441 Lakeshore Rd, West, Oakville; and Glen Abbey Sobeys ­ 1500 Upper Middle Rd., Oakville locations. Offer is only valid in a single transaction. Offer is non transferable for cash. No cash back. Limit one gift card per Customer. Limit one offer per customer. Re-production of this offer will not be accepted. 7 7 0 974 0 6 90 5 Cannot be combined with other offers. 31 | Thursday, June 16, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com * when you spend $25 or more on fresh produce valid Mon - Thurs only *Free Gift Card to be used on your next shop. No coupon required. Offer is only valid in a single transaction and cannot be combined with any other offer. Design Build Install Fully custom kitchens, vanities, wall unit, mantle, walk in closet, laundry room, Bar, etc; · Granite, Quartz countertops · Full renovation service · Real estate service; NO HST OakVille Showroom Location 466 speers Rd,unit 6-7 oakville, oN l6K 3W9 for oakville customer who will sign the contract for us in may or June 2016 (caBinet only) T: 905-338-8999 / 905-338-8199 info@beyondkitchens.ca F: 905-338-8099 *Trades, realtors, builder programme available,please ask store for details;