United for Refugee Families is a community-based team of United Churches that has worked to bring a Syrian refugee family to our community. In 2016-17, this group, which includes Hope United Church, sponsored Dalal & Jakar Alisso and their daughter Areen. Jakar arrived in Halifax in 2017. Thanks to all those at Hope UC who helped to fulfill a list of laundry room supplies and who helped organize and carry out Jakar's "move" into the apartment. If you are a member of Hope United and wish to donate, please make out a cheque to Hope United, indicate that it is for United for Refugees and give it to Sue Hawkes. She will ensure that you receive a charitable receipt. For more information please speak to Susan Hawkes, Geoff Lewis, Nancy Wells, or visit the United for Refugee Families Facebook Page. UPDATE May 2019: GREAT NEWS! Jakar’s wife and daughter arrived in Halifax on May 22nd for a joyous reunion -- Welcome to Canada!