Due to the Corona Virus, we have had to suspend events that raise funds for our new families, but you can still help. See below for how to mail donations. Thankyou for your support and please stay safe and well.
Columbia Bottle Recycling accepts your deposit recyclables by accepting your sorted containers and if you tell them, donates the money to Creston Refugee Committee. Thankyou Columbia Bottle Recycling for this wonderful help to our efforts to support new Canadian families!!
Fundraising via Your Quality Used Clothing and Accessories
The Page Boy clothing store, located at 125 10th Avenue North has been in business for some time. They buy nice clothing and accessories that people like you don’t need any more and then sell them through the store and on line throughout Canada and internationally.
This is how it works:
Sell your clothing by appointment only: Text the store at 250-551-4680 to ask for a convenient appointment time. Megan, the owner, will choose the items suitable for her store and make you an offer. If you agree with the offer, she will pay you cash and the items then belong to Page Boy to market.
Donate the proceeds to the Creston Refugee Committee: Should you wish to donate the proceeds to the Creston Refugee Committee, you may leave the cash with Megan. She will give you a copy of a receipt and put the cash in an envelope for a member of the Committee to pick up and take to the United Church. The Church will give the proceeds to The Creston Refugee Committee and send you an official receipt for donations of $20 or more to be used for income tax purposes.
Do you want to become more involved with the Creston Refugee Committee Our beloved secretary is down , which means this rewarding position is available for you. Since 2015 there has been an average of six meetings per year, and only one meeting during that time was held in the summer. The job entails maintaining the contact/email list, sending out the meeting agendas (with assistance from the Chair), taking notes at the meetings, and sending out the Minutes.
*The benefits of being secretary are numerous:
-- You will be at the centre of the action.
-- You will meet new people.
-- You will always know what's going on with this awesome committee.
-- It's a great way to keep up your word skills as you age.
-- You will get a good seat at the meetings.
-- People will be eternally grateful.
-- You will gain an immense sense of satisfaction from your contribution.
Please consider taking the plunge! Contact us through this site or call Linda at 250 428 4632
Want to help with our Creston Refugee Committee efforts?
Go to CONTACT US page to do any of the following:
Join the committee
Come to our next meeting
Be part of a fundraiser
Or just share an idea
Donations can be made by mail to:
Trinity United Church
Box 87
Creston B.C.
V0B 1G0
Please write "for Creston Refugee Committee" on the memo line on your cheque. If you wish to be sent an income tax receipt, please include your return address. Thankyou!
Tutoring or Translating... a rewarding experience!
ESL volunteers! The Creston Refugee Committee is looking for volunteers to tutor ESL. (English as a Second Language) and is often looking for volunteers to work with immigrants in the Creston area. If interested, please contact Paul Foth at 250-402-9448 or crestonsettlement@cbal.org.
Neighbourhood Refugee Sponsorship Group is a newly formed organization of locals residents who are also investing time and energy to help new Canadian resident families. They are available for contact at neighboursrefugeesponsorshipgroup@gmail.com
Their website is at https://www.neighoursrefugeesponorshipgroup.org
Columbia Bottle Recycling accepts your deposit recyclables by accepting your sorted containers and if you tell them, donates the money to Creston Refugee Committee. Thankyou Columbia Bottle Recycling for this wonderful help to our efforts to support new Canadian families!!
Fundraising via Your Quality Used Clothing and Accessories
The Page Boy clothing store, located at 125 10th Avenue North has been in business for some time. They buy nice clothing and accessories that people like you don’t need any more and then sell them through the store and on line throughout Canada and internationally.
This is how it works:
Sell your clothing by appointment only: Text the store at 250-551-4680 to ask for a convenient appointment time. Megan, the owner, will choose the items suitable for her store and make you an offer. If you agree with the offer, she will pay you cash and the items then belong to Page Boy to market.
Donate the proceeds to the Creston Refugee Committee: Should you wish to donate the proceeds to the Creston Refugee Committee, you may leave the cash with Megan. She will give you a copy of a receipt and put the cash in an envelope for a member of the Committee to pick up and take to the United Church. The Church will give the proceeds to The Creston Refugee Committee and send you an official receipt for donations of $20 or more to be used for income tax purposes.
Do you want to become more involved with the Creston Refugee Committee Our beloved secretary is down , which means this rewarding position is available for you. Since 2015 there has been an average of six meetings per year, and only one meeting during that time was held in the summer. The job entails maintaining the contact/email list, sending out the meeting agendas (with assistance from the Chair), taking notes at the meetings, and sending out the Minutes.
*The benefits of being secretary are numerous:
-- You will be at the centre of the action.
-- You will meet new people.
-- You will always know what's going on with this awesome committee.
-- It's a great way to keep up your word skills as you age.
-- You will get a good seat at the meetings.
-- People will be eternally grateful.
-- You will gain an immense sense of satisfaction from your contribution.
Please consider taking the plunge! Contact us through this site or call Linda at 250 428 4632
Want to help with our Creston Refugee Committee efforts?
Go to CONTACT US page to do any of the following:
Join the committee
Come to our next meeting
Be part of a fundraiser
Or just share an idea
Donations can be made by mail to:
Trinity United Church
Box 87
Creston B.C.
V0B 1G0
Please write "for Creston Refugee Committee" on the memo line on your cheque. If you wish to be sent an income tax receipt, please include your return address. Thankyou!
Tutoring or Translating... a rewarding experience!
ESL volunteers! The Creston Refugee Committee is looking for volunteers to tutor ESL. (English as a Second Language) and is often looking for volunteers to work with immigrants in the Creston area. If interested, please contact Paul Foth at 250-402-9448 or crestonsettlement@cbal.org.
Neighbourhood Refugee Sponsorship Group is a newly formed organization of locals residents who are also investing time and energy to help new Canadian resident families. They are available for contact at neighboursrefugeesponsorshipgroup@gmail.com
Their website is at https://www.neighoursrefugeesponorshipgroup.org