SETTLEMENT TEAMS

13. Register for Child Tax Benefit

Nancy French

14. Identify local agencies that might provide assistance, e.g. Red Cross, Reach, etc.

Elizabeth O’Connor, Anne Marie Wierzbicki (coordinator)

15. Engagement with church and sponsorship team, e.g. pot luck dinner

Barbara Broadhead, John and Lori Sharp (coordinator), Barry Goode, Patti Greenlee

16. Connect family to ethnic groups, stores, church, etc.

Trish Hartman, Anne Delaney Wilkes, Ann Marie Wierzbicki

17. Pick up at Airport

Oliver Bielefeld, Barry Goode, John Sharp

18. Find/explore work opportunities

Pat Whittington, Katherine Patterson, Martina Wahl (coordinator)

19. Web Management/Social Media

Ashley Matt (coordinator), Monica Murphy, Marie Hartman

20. Email Coordination

Diane Greenfield

21. Public Relations

James Bacque, Barry Goode, Pat File

Settlement Teams

1a. Budget Preparation

Volunteers:

Gary Wilson (coordinator), Mary Grise

1b. Fundraising

Volunteers:

Katherine Patterson John Sharp, Kathy Proudley, Marian Chotowetz, Mary McDonald (coordinator), Cathy Pelletier, Marie Hartman

2. Settlement Plan Management

Volunteers:

Barry Goode (coordinator), Gary Wilson, Donald Downer

3. Co-ordinate “start-up” needs -clothing, winter clothing, furniture, basic household needs, food staples

Dianne Greenfield (coordinator), Marie Lewis, Kristine Mannion, Mary Grise, Marian Cheotowetz, Kathy Proudley, Brennan+ Oliver+ Stephanie Bielefeld, Katherine Patterson, Judith Frey, Argyle Gallichan, Sheila Cutler, Patti Greelee, Susan Reader, Barry Goode, Bev Heynings, Margaret Macauley, John and Lori Sharp

4. Locate Interpreter and/or another Syrian Family

Myrtle Gordon, Barry Goode (coordinator), Hicham Elkihel

5. Find suitable accommodation

Kristine Mannion, Judy Goode (coordinator), Margaret Hamelin, Pat Taylor

6. Assist in application for OHIP, Interim Financial Health (IFH), and Photo Card

Nancy French (coordinator)

12. School and English enrollment, ESL, grants, scholarships (includes child care arrangements)

Scot Goreki, Myrtle Gordon, Brennan Bielefeld, Cathy Pelletier, Katherine Patterson, Argyle Gallichan, Pat Whittington

11. Provide assistance linking refugee family to community activities: church, sports, recreation, etc.

Elizabeth Baque, Lori and John Sharpe, Barbara Broadhead

10. Identify Medical Providers: Doctor, Dentist, etc.

Sandy Boucher, Trish Hartman (coordinator), Bob Keller

9. Explain Roles and Responsibilities as Refugees

Ashley Matt, Kristine Mannion, Trish Hartman (coordinator)

8. Provide Orientation once Family arrives: transportation, shopping, etc.

Myrtle Gordon, Trish Hartman (coordinator), Mary McDonald

7. Apply for Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Nancy French (coordinator)