Students at École Woodward Hill Elementary School collected donations to make it a warmer winter for new immigrant and refugee families
From Dec. 1-16, students participated in the Cozy Kids Campaign to benefit clients of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. They collected items such as new or near-new winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves, as well as bags of rice, beans, oil and lentils – basic food staples for more than 20 families in need.
“This is the second year the school has supported our clients with the Cozy Kids Campaign,” said Lesley Woodman, executive director for DIVERSEcity. “It is heartwarming to witness their compassion and sense of social duty.
“Of course the real benefactors are the children and families who are recipients of their generosity and hard work. They receive tangible proof that other young people are welcoming them to the community”.
DIVERSEcity is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the independence of new Canadians and to build strong culturally diverse communities.
For more information, visit http://www.dcrs.ca