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What’s ours is yours: free furniture for refugees

The Gherkins have some furniture left over from our successful donation days, and we wish to offer it to other refugee sponsoring groups who may need some furnishings still.

These are good pieces, used but use able, and are left over due to the fact we received duplicates of several items.

Check out the Catalog of Items to see images of many of the larger pieces.

So, if your group is in need of a couch, easy chair, set of dining chairs, chest of drawers, shelving unit, or some items for the kitchen, please stop by. Items are offered on a first-come, first served bases. Bring your own truck if you are looking for a larger item!

Date: April 2, 2016

Time: 1-3 pm,

Location: St. Dunstan’s Church Annex, 1806 San Juan Ave, Victoria (in Gordon Head)

 

More information please contact: info@ghrscg.org

 

 

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More than half the tickets are gone for our Syrian Cooking fundraiser

Tickets are moving fast for our Syrian Inspired Cooking event with Cook Culture and Chef Cosmo Meens!  There are only twenty spots, and 13 are already sold!

Don’t miss out!

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Zumba fundraiser

Work out for a great cause – come to the Zumba fundraiser for a Syrian refugee family!

When: Saturday March 5,  3 – 4:30 pm

Where: Gordon Head Middle School Dance Studio

Suggested Donation $20

Featuring Adriana and your other favorite instructors from Studio VZF( Victoria Zumba Fitness) who are kindly volunteering their time, talents and enthusiasm!

Help us spread the word: download the zumba poster [PDF]

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Thanks, Movie Night Sponsors

The Gordon Head Refugee Sponsorship Constituent Group offers our heartfelt thanks for the local businesses who supported our recent movie night by providing pizza and refreshments:

Ali Baba Pizza

Dominos Pizza at 902 Esquimalt Road

Country Grocer

 

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Syrian inspired cooking event with Chef Cosmo Meens

Cook Culture is hosting a special Syrian food event in support of the Gordon Head Refugee Sponsorship Group. If you love food and cooking, you are probably already familiar with the cooking classes and demonstration events they offer.

This event will be a Chef’s demonstration of how to make a Syrian inspired menu… but this is better than watching a cooking show, because after Chef Meens works his magic with the demonstration, the audience will get to eat a full meal and enjoy a glass of wine!

Check out the mouthwatering menu:

MENU:

  • Addas bi Husrem –lentil parsley soup
  • Ojji –Syrian omelette
  • Hummus – chick peas dip
  • Baba Ganouj – eggplant dip
  • Kafta Kebab – lamb and beef skewer
  • Sayadieh – fish with spiced rice and caramelized onions
  • Harisi – semolina cake

Demonstration only

3 hours

*Come hungry, a full meal and wine will be served 

$100 per ticket 

 

Purchase your tickets here:

http://cookculture.com/products/copy-of-knife-skills-class-3-01-victoria?select=2016-04-01T18:00&variant=12005149377

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Big Band, Big Generosity!

What a great night! Thanks to Keith Fraser and the Big Band of the Greater Victoria Concert Band for fantastic night. We were literally dancing in the aisles … and that was before we found out how much we raised!

Our donations at the door and the refreshment stand (thanks 4th Bay to Bay Brownies and Sparks!) brought in a whopping $1,423.40!

Add to that total the matching contribution from Raymond James, Ltd, and an additional $5,000 in support from them, and that makes for a successful night!

 

 

 

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Specific Furniture Requests

After the success of Donation days, the home is nearly furnished. We do still have a specific list of items needed, however, and are seeking these items, or donations of funds to purchase them. Please use the form below to contact us about any items you would like to contribute.

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Thank you, Raymond James!

The GHRSCG is thrilled to announce that Raymond James is making a significant contribution to our fundraising efforts.

We look forward to the formal announcement about this donation at the Big Band concert on February 9.

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Thanks 2 Burley Men Moving and Hauling!

2 Burley Men Moving and Hauling has donated a van and 2 movers help us move donations from the Donation Days to the house we have rented for our family.

They were slated for three hours work, but went far above and beyond what was promised, staying to help us set the furniture in place, and lending a hand with our project.

Thanks so much, Lex and Warren from 2 Burley Men!!

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Donation days: Day 1

We had a great start for Donation Days! Thanks everyone who brought your donations for the family’s home… they could arrive any day, and we want to be ready!

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(Volunteers sort donations)

 

We can accept your cash and cheque donations at Donation Days, too!

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