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@refugee613

Mobilizing Ottawa's response to the global refugee crisis. We'll help you learn, sponsor, donate and volunteer. info@refugee613.ca

Ottawa, Ontario
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 20

    Ready to ? For the next 30 days, we’ll be celebrating people & organizations who help refugees feel at home. We’ll share stories of how they have welcomed & what impact it has had on them. Join the conversation & tell us how you are creating a welcoming .

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  2. 4 hours ago

    The Annual Multicultural Health Fair hosted by and is a perfect example of communities taking apart in ! The Annual Health Fair invites families and newcomers to meet to take part in fun and educational activities that everyone can enjoy!

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  3. 5 hours ago

    Passionate about refugee issues and love Tedx? We invite you to take a look at the first ever ted talk that was held at Kakuma Refugee Camp! A very eye-opening and insightful video that will sure to evoke emotion and empathy upon watch!

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  4. 7 hours ago

    Ottawa is warm in more ways than one! This from shows how hardworking and passionate the Ottawa community is in creating a warm and welcoming environment for newcomer families! Thanks for sharing your hard and generous work!

    Team is working hard in this jungle like +40 weather is almost empty & storage team is almost done picking the items for the families
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  5. 7 hours ago

    Check out this great story shared to us from ! Thanks for the great story!

    Replying to @refugee613 @Erla_Grace_ @giselenyembwe
    Fantastic - love this initiative! One of our favourite stories has to be helped one family explore their new country:
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  6. Jul 4

    Interested in learning about people making a difference in our community? This article by features some of these kind, empathetic and generous individuals working with refugees--including our very own !

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    Jul 3

    We're grateful to clients who have reached out and let us know how our work has impacted their lives. Proud to to newcomers to our great city.

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    Jul 3
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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Our own of and Ottawa Newcomer Health Centre!

    Show us how you welcome! Share a photo of how you feel you’ve shown your welcome to newcomers! Use the hashtag to share your contributions and inspire others! Click to learn more about the campaign!
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  10. Jul 3

    Show us how you welcome! Share a photo of how you feel you’ve shown your welcome to newcomers! Use the hashtag to share your contributions and inspire others! Click to learn more about the campaign!

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  11. Jul 1

    Happy Day! Today we honour all those who have built this beautiful country and celebrate the many who are working hard to make it better for all. We salute your passion, your tenacity and your Canadian spirit!

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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    On this , we are celebrating the many stories of welcoming that make our country rich. Read about Tony, a pharmacist + refugee sponsor. Interested in refugee sponsorship? Email us at info@refugeehub.ca.

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  13. Jun 29

    Uganda-born Frederick Mubiru is so proud to be an RCMP. "I believed that if I worked hard and kept a positive attitude, positive things would happen," said Cst. Mubiru. "I kept moving forward and now I'm working in my dream career." His story:

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    Jun 29

    New information in Arabic for people who think about coming to Canada to claim asylum. Plz RT as people must be empowered to make informed choices.

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  15. Jun 29

    Chacun a ses raisons d’accueillir et intégrer les réfugiés. Quelle action, grande ou petite, avez vous prise pour aider un à se sentir accueilli à et pourquoi? Nous sommes toujours emus de lire vos raisons.

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  16. Jun 29

    Congratulations to Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Léocadie Kabogoye! She has supported many newcomers through a maze of services, programs and paper work, while also listening and sharing her large network.
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    Jun 20

    you might be interested. session on July 5 with TD Place at the at 180 Argyle Ave.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 29

    now in The Newcomer Information Centre! Thanks for the great training!

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    I LOVE this story about the amazing — and not just because I count her as a dear friend. It shows the impact one person can have on another, and how the simple gifts of time & advice make a world of difference to feeling at home. indeed!

    Congratulations to Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Kelly McGahey! Sharing a simple workplace routine made all the difference for her newcomer colleague: “Kelly believed I was able to do it, even when I was not so sure myself.”
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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    Thanks to everyone who supported our WOW event today.

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    Jun 28

    this July we're working with to bring together communities to discuss future of policing in . What can OPS do to continue strengthening its relationship w communities? REGISTER: PLS RT

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