A family of six from Syria will soon be calling Wingham home.
The Wingham and District Refugee Sponsorship announced on Sunday at a meeting of its 40 members that it is bringing the family over through a private sponsorship. While it will cost more, they were able to find a family willing to locate in small town. The group has committed $32,000 to support the family and already has $23,000 in cash and pledges.
Chair of the group, Greg Sherwood says all they can say right now is the family is made of six people including three teenagers and a 10-year-old.
"We can't give out names or release pictures at this point because they still are, for the most part, they are in Syria," he says, "One of the family members is outside of Syria at the moment but technically they are still in a very dangerous situation."
The immediate priority is to find a three or four bedroom home. The family will not be arriving for a few weeks, but will be looking to rent a minimum of twelve months.
Members of the Wingham and District Refugee Sponsorship Group met Sunday, February 28th to make plans for the Syrian family of six they will welcome to Wingham in the coming months.
(photo by Barb Hall)
**with files from John Chippa.
