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GUELPH —
In the coming weeks, a community is working to bring 50 Syrian refugee families to Guelph.
A wide range of businesses involving several faith-based groups, businesses and social institutions.
All efforts were supported financially by a Guelph entrepreneur.
Dan Bi's president and chief executive, Jim Estill, is donating cash to support the 50 families in their first year of settlement.
Sponsors of Syrian refugee families need $25,000 to $30,000 per family to prepare for a full year of living necessities.
According to this formula, the total contribution of Estill can reach $1. 5 million.
On Tuesday, he confirmed his sponsorship and said it was right to support Syrian refugees.
"It's not pure charity," Estill said in a telephone interview . ".
"You're not just giving people money.
You let them have their own lives.
Estill, former director of sports research (BlackBerry)
As we all know, EMJ Data started a very successful technology distribution business from the trunk of his car, and before selling it to Synnex, it has become a company with sales of $0. 35 billion.
He has been chief executive of Synnex for nearly five years.
In recent years, he has tried to retire from working in a company.
But when given the opportunity to serve as CEO and president of home appliance maker Danby, he immediately seized the opportunity.
He also wrote a few books about business.
Related subjects.
Over the past few weeks, a complex process has been going on, officially identifying sponsorship through government channels, and bringing together several local contributors to provide them with housing,
Estill said families are expected to start arriving within two months.
He has been coordinating the work, calling on business partners, friends, colleagues and institutions to do countless jobs to solve family problems in the community.
Lakeside Church, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic community, Guelph Muslim society, welcome to Drop-
Just a few hard local helpers in the center.
Estill said a broader call for action will be issued as the arrival time approaches.
Mohammed said is president of the Muslim society of Guelph.
He said Estill first expressed interest in funding 50 refugee families in September.
Surprise quote from Sayyed.
Immediately began the logistics of bringing up to 300 refugees to Guelph, where Saeed played a leading role in the formal signing of the sponsorship agreement.
"I was surprised by what the community was doing," said Saeed . ".
"The reaction is amazing now.
Sayyed said that organizers can get a brief profile describing refugee families and can choose which families to sponsor from those profiles.
More than 3 million Syrians seek asylum in neighbouring countries, with six others.
5 million people were internally displaced.
"We will take away those who are more integrated into our society," said Saeed . " Many people will receive good education, he addedcollar workers.
He expects some people to start a business in Guelph.
About Syrians belong to non-Syrians, he added. Muslim faiths.
"Refugees are usually very difficult.
"Working and enterprising teams, I wouldn't be surprised if one or more refugees coming in were one of the next business leaders in the community," Estill said . ".
"They will be productive members who contribute to society.
They will thank them for their help.
Our goal is not to rely on them.
The goal is to make them productive.
"Esteer said that short-term arrangementsand long-
Given that the vacancy rate in Guelph is very low, the futures room will be one of the bigger challenges.
So far, accommodation has been arranged for a small number of people.
There are jobs to choose from, says Estill, but matching individuals to those jobs will also be a challenge.
Asked why humanitarian measures were taken, Estill said: "This is a crisis . ".
"Imagine if someone took all of your stuff and said 'pack your bag' and then sent you across the river to a place where you don't speak that language, they will not recognize your experience or your certificate.
It could be you.
It's just doing the right thing, that's all.
"While some in Canada are concerned that the influx of Syrian refugees may increase the terrorist threat in the country, Estill emphasizes that this effort is strictly humanitarian in nature.
Help those in need.
Private citizens, companies and organizations will have many opportunities to help the work in a practical way, he said. Once the skill-
It is well known that employment opportunities will be sought for these refugees.
Estill has contacted many friends in the business community to better understand what job opportunities and accommodations are available.
"You just have to ask and people do that," Estill said . ".
"But you have to be asked.
I'm asking, I'm asking someone else.
He added that the organizers are providing consulting services to professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists.
An Arabic and English language guidance program is being set up so that every family has someone to help with practical issues such as how to get a health card, how to use a bus pass, and where to find a grocery store.
English courses are also part of the plan.
These families may not arrive before Christmas, so there is no need for things like Christmas baskets.
But as refugees begin to arrive in the winter, people are looking for coats, boots, gloves and other winter clothes.
Furniture also needs to be donated.
Contact Salvation Army for donations.
Organizers would also like to hear landlords who are willing to provide housing for refugees, especially those who are willing to initially rent less than the market value, and waive the rent for the first and last months in advance.
Rovernagan of Guelphmercurycom GUELPH —
In the coming weeks, a community is working to bring 50 Syrian refugee families to Guelph.
A wide range of businesses involving several faith-based groups, businesses and social institutions.
All efforts were supported financially by a Guelph entrepreneur.
Dan Bi's president and chief executive, Jim Estill, is donating cash to support the 50 families in their first year of settlement.
Sponsors of Syrian refugee families need $25,000 to $30,000 per family to prepare for a full year of living necessities.
According to this formula, the total contribution of Estill can reach $1. 5 million.
On Tuesday, he confirmed his sponsorship and said it was right to support Syrian refugees.
"It's not pure charity," Estill said in a telephone interview . ".
"You're not just giving people money.
You let them have their own lives.
Estill, former director of sports research (BlackBerry)
As we all know, EMJ Data started a very successful technology distribution business from the trunk of his car, and before selling it to Synnex, it has become a company with sales of $0. 35 billion.
He has been chief executive of Synnex for nearly five years.
In recent years, he has tried to retire from working in a company.
But when given the opportunity to serve as CEO and president of home appliance maker Danby, he immediately seized the opportunity.
He also wrote a few books about business.
Related subjects.
Over the past few weeks, a complex process has been going on, officially identifying sponsorship through government channels, and bringing together several local contributors to provide them with housing,
Estill said families are expected to start arriving within two months.
He has been coordinating the work, calling on business partners, friends, colleagues and institutions to do countless jobs to solve family problems in the community.
Lakeside Church, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic community, Guelph Muslim society, welcome to Drop-
Just a few hard local helpers in the center.
Estill said a broader call for action will be issued as the arrival time approaches.
Mohammed said is president of the Muslim society of Guelph.
He said Estill first expressed interest in funding 50 refugee families in September.
Surprise quote from Sayyed.
Immediately began the logistics of bringing up to 300 refugees to Guelph, where Saeed played a leading role in the formal signing of the sponsorship agreement.
"I was surprised by what the community was doing," said Saeed . ".
"The reaction is amazing now.
Sayyed said that organizers can get a brief profile describing refugee families and can choose which families to sponsor from those profiles.
More than 3 million Syrians seek asylum in neighbouring countries, with six others.
5 million people were internally displaced.
"We will take away those who are more integrated into our society," said Saeed . " Many people will receive good education, he addedcollar workers.
He expects some people to start a business in Guelph.
About Syrians belong to non-Syrians, he added. Muslim faiths.
"Refugees are usually very difficult.
"Working and enterprising teams, I wouldn't be surprised if one or more refugees coming in were one of the next business leaders in the community," Estill said . ".
"They will be productive members who contribute to society.
They will thank them for their help.
Our goal is not to rely on them.
The goal is to make them productive.
"Esteer said that short-term arrangementsand long-
Given that the vacancy rate in Guelph is very low, the futures room will be one of the bigger challenges.
So far, accommodation has been arranged for a small number of people.
There are jobs to choose from, says Estill, but matching individuals to those jobs will also be a challenge.
Asked why humanitarian measures were taken, Estill said: "This is a crisis . ".
"Imagine if someone took all of your stuff and said 'pack your bag' and then sent you across the river to a place where you don't speak that language, they will not recognize your experience or your certificate.
It could be you.
It's just doing the right thing, that's all.
"While some in Canada are concerned that the influx of Syrian refugees may increase the terrorist threat in the country, Estill emphasizes that this effort is strictly humanitarian in nature.
Help those in need.
Private citizens, companies and organizations will have many opportunities to help the work in a practical way, he said. Once the skill-
It is well known that employment opportunities will be sought for these refugees.
Estill has contacted many friends in the business community to better understand what job opportunities and accommodations are available.
"You just have to ask and people do that," Estill said . ".
"But you have to be asked.
I'm asking, I'm asking someone else.
He added that the organizers are providing consulting services to professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists.
An Arabic and English language guidance program is being set up so that every family has someone to help with practical issues such as how to get a health card, how to use a bus pass, and where to find a grocery store.
English courses are also part of the plan.
These families may not arrive before Christmas, so there is no need for things like Christmas baskets.
But as refugees begin to arrive in the winter, people are looking for coats, boots, gloves and other winter clothes.
Furniture also needs to be donated.
Contact Salvation Army for donations.
Organizers would also like to hear landlords who are willing to provide housing for refugees, especially those who are willing to initially rent less than the market value, and waive the rent for the first and last months in advance.
Rovernagan of Guelphmercurycom GUELPH —
In the coming weeks, a community is working to bring 50 Syrian refugee families to Guelph.
A wide range of businesses involving several faith-based groups, businesses and social institutions.
All efforts were supported financially by a Guelph entrepreneur.
Dan Bi's president and chief executive, Jim Estill, is donating cash to support the 50 families in their first year of settlement.
Sponsors of Syrian refugee families need $25,000 to $30,000 per family to prepare for a full year of living necessities.
According to this formula, the total contribution of Estill can reach $1. 5 million.
On Tuesday, he confirmed his sponsorship and said it was right to support Syrian refugees.
"It's not pure charity," Estill said in a telephone interview . ".
"You're not just giving people money.
You let them have their own lives.
Estill, former director of sports research (BlackBerry)
As we all know, EMJ Data started a very successful technology distribution business from the trunk of his car, and before selling it to Synnex, it has become a company with sales of $0. 35 billion.
He has been chief executive of Synnex for nearly five years.
In recent years, he has tried to retire from working in a company.
But when given the opportunity to serve as CEO and president of home appliance maker Danby, he immediately seized the opportunity.
He also wrote a few books about business.
Related subjects.
Over the past few weeks, a complex process has been going on, officially identifying sponsorship through government channels, and bringing together several local contributors to provide them with housing,
Estill said families are expected to start arriving within two months.
He has been coordinating the work, calling on business partners, friends, colleagues and institutions to do countless jobs to solve family problems in the community.
Lakeside Church, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic community, Guelph Muslim society, welcome to Drop-
Just a few hard local helpers in the center.
Estill said a broader call for action will be issued as the arrival time approaches.
Mohammed said is president of the Muslim society of Guelph.
He said Estill first expressed interest in funding 50 refugee families in September.
Surprise quote from Sayyed.
Immediately began the logistics of bringing up to 300 refugees to Guelph, where Saeed played a leading role in the formal signing of the sponsorship agreement.
"I was surprised by what the community was doing," said Saeed . ".
"The reaction is amazing now.
Sayyed said that organizers can get a brief profile describing refugee families and can choose which families to sponsor from those profiles.
More than 3 million Syrians seek asylum in neighbouring countries, with six others.
5 million people were internally displaced.
"We will take away those who are more integrated into our society," said Saeed . " Many people will receive good education, he addedcollar workers.
He expects some people to start a business in Guelph.
About Syrians belong to non-Syrians, he added. Muslim faiths.
"Refugees are usually very difficult.
"Working and enterprising teams, I wouldn't be surprised if one or more refugees coming in were one of the next business leaders in the community," Estill said . ".
"They will be productive members who contribute to society.
They will thank them for their help.
Our goal is not to rely on them.
The goal is to make them productive.
"Esteer said that short-term arrangementsand long-
Given that the vacancy rate in Guelph is very low, the futures room will be one of the bigger challenges.
So far, accommodation has been arranged for a small number of people.
There are jobs to choose from, says Estill, but matching individuals to those jobs will also be a challenge.
Asked why humanitarian measures were taken, Estill said: "This is a crisis . ".
"Imagine if someone took all of your stuff and said 'pack your bag' and then sent you across the river to a place where you don't speak that language, they will not recognize your experience or your certificate.
It could be you.
It's just doing the right thing, that's all.
"While some in Canada are concerned that the influx of Syrian refugees may increase the terrorist threat in the country, Estill emphasizes that this effort is strictly humanitarian in nature.
Help those in need.
Private citizens, companies and organizations will have many opportunities to help the work in a practical way, he said. Once the skill-
It is well known that employment opportunities will be sought for these refugees.
Estill has contacted many friends in the business community to better understand what job opportunities and accommodations are available.
"You just have to ask and people do that," Estill said . ".
"But you have to be asked.
I'm asking, I'm asking someone else.
He added that the organizers are providing consulting services to professionals such as psychiatrists and psychologists.
An Arabic and English language guidance program is being set up so that every family has someone to help with practical issues such as how to get a health card, how to use a bus pass, and where to find a grocery store.
English courses are also part of the plan.
These families may not arrive before Christmas, so there is no need for things like Christmas baskets.
But as refugees begin to arrive in the winter, people are looking for coats, boots, gloves and other winter clothes.
Furniture also needs to be donated.
Contact Salvation Army for donations.
Organizers would also like to hear landlords who are willing to provide housing for refugees, especially those who are willing to initially rent less than the market value, and waive the rent for the first and last months in advance.
Rovernagan of Guelphmercury